Dr Yusra Abdelatif

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Senior Lecturer
Faculty:
Faculty of Health, Education and Social Care
Location:
ARU Peterborough
Research Supervision:
Yes

With over 14 years of experience in public health and nursing, Dr Yusra Abdelatif specialises in improving healthcare systems and patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and education. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), she is passionate about shaping future healthcare professionals by integrating real-world insights into teaching and mentoring.

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Background

Yusra is a dedicated public health and nursing professional with broad experience in research. She has a strong passion for public health research and nursing research, driven by a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and evidence-based practice.

Her interest lies in exploring the intersections of health policy, disease prevention, healthcare accessibility, and patient-centred care, with a particular focus on how nursing practices contribute to public health advancements. Through her research, she aims to bridge the gap between clinical practice and public health strategies, ensuring that healthcare policies and interventions are both practical and impactful.

As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Yusra is committed to advancing education in healthcare. She designs and delivers innovative curricula that equip students with the skills and knowledge to address contemporary public health challenges.

Spoken Languages

Arabic

Research interests
  • Health inequalities and social determinants of health – examining how socioeconomic factors influence health outcomes and healthcare access.
  • Chronic disease prevention and management – investigating interventions to improve the care and prevention of long-term conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
  • Nursing workforce and professional development – exploring strategies to enhance nurse education, retention, and leadership in healthcare settings.
  • Public health policy and implementation – evaluating the impact of policies on population health and healthcare systems.
  • Community-based healthcare interventions – assessing the effectiveness of local health programs in addressing public health challenges.
  • Mental health and wellbeing in nursing – understanding the psychological impact of healthcare work and strategies for resilience and burnout prevention.
  • Patient-centred care and health literacy – investigating approaches to improve patient engagement and understanding of healthcare information.
  • Digital health and telemedicine – exploring the role of technology in improving healthcare delivery and access.
  • Epidemiology and disease surveillance – studying patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in populations.
Areas of research supervision
  • Health inequalities and social determinants of health
  • Nursing education and workforce development
  • Community and primary care interventions
  • Mental health in healthcare professionals
  • Patient-centred care and health literacy
Teaching
Qualifications
  • MSc Mental Health (ongoing), ARU
  • PG Dip Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Chester
  • PhD Medicine and Health Sciences (Major in Public Health), United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE
  • BSc Nursing (Bridging), Fatima College of Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE
  • BSc Nursing (Bridging), Griffith University, Australia
  • Diploma in Nursing, Institute of Nursing, Al Ain, UAE
Memberships, editorial boards

Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

Selected recent publications

Elobaid, Y., Aamir, M., Grivna, M., Suliman, A., Attoub, S., et al. (2021) 'Breast cancer survival and its prognostic factors in the United Arab Emirates: A retrospective study', PLOS ONE, 16(5), e0251118. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251118

Elobaid, Y. E., Jabari, A. L., Al Hamiz, A., et al. (2019) 'Stages of change, smoking behavior and acceptability of a text messaging intervention for tobacco cessation among cigarette, dokha and shisha smokers: A qualitative research study', BMJ Open, 9, e029144. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029144

Jamali, M. and Elobaid, Y. (2018) 'Impact of Continuous Quality Improvement on Healthcare System', Journal of BioInnovation, 7, pp. 176–184.

Elobaid, Y., Aw, T. C., Lim, J., Hamed, S. and Grivna, M. (2016) 'Breast cancer presentation delays among Arab and national women in the UAE: A qualitative study', SSM - Population Health, 2, pp. 155–163. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2016.02.007

Elobaid, Y., Al Hamiz, A., Abdulle, A., Sherman, S., Hayes, R. and Ali, R. (2016) 'Perceptions and attitudes towards medical research in the United Arab Emirates: Results from the Abu Dhabi Cohort Study (ADCS): Focus group discussions', PLOS ONE.

Elobaid, Y., Aw, T.C., Grivna, M. and Nagelkerke, N. (2014) 'Breast cancer screening awareness and practice among UAE women', PLOS ONE, 9(8), e105783. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0105783

Loney, T., Aw, T., Handysides, D. G., Ali, R., Blair, I., Grivna, M., Shah, S.M. and Elobaid, Y. (2013) 'Public health issues', Global Health Action.