Humaira Khan

Dr Humaira Khan

  • u_hhussain at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Lecturer in Health Sciences
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Biography

Entering academia from a Further Education/Schools environment, Humaira has drawn upon her expertise in Psychology, Health and wellbeing, behaviour change and simulation, making connections across the region. Her research focuses on projects around maternal and neonatal care, educating pregnant women living with substance abuse about the impact of teratogens on fetal and maternal outcomes. Research with Solent and Swansea Universities is exploring simulation, use of simulators and creative pedagogies within HE teaching and learning as well as with health and social care professionals to enhance their understanding around the impact of drug use, smoking and alcohol intake before, during and post-pregnancy. Her work has been showcased and shared widely, with the Essential Drugs and Alcohol Service (EDAS), Poole NHS Maternity Service and Swansea and Solent University Social Work teams. Humaira is developing a digital storyboard for Social Work practitioners of the lived experiences of women who used drugs and/or alcohol during pregnancy to improve knowledge around the impact of addictions on maternal and fetal outcomes...

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Research

My research focuses on health promotion and the use of interactive digital technologies. I am interested in working with different participant populations, from secondary school pupils, undergraduates, pregnant smokers to drug addicts and alcoholics.

A new research collaboration has been formed with Prof. Vanessa Heaslip and Dr Mariam Vahdaninia around SELDOM heard voices in Learning Disability Pregnant women. The fostering rate for this cohort is high due to cognitive impairments and poor parenting skills. I am the lead academic researcher on this project and am working with Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen from BU CMMPH. We are also working in partnership with Poole NHS Maternity Services.

We have decided to phase this research and are conducting research on teaching pregnant teenagers practical parenting skills using virtual baby simulator dolls. This study will be a pilot feasibility study to assess the use of high fidelity baby dolls with vulnerable pregnant women. This has not been done before and is a novel area of research as studies using the virtual babies have been conducted in school and university environments. As yet there is limited research on the use of virtual baby simulators in healthcare environments.

The plan of action will be to involve MSc students to carry out a scoping review on the fostering issues of children born to women with learning disabilities. This will then lead to publications and research outputs for REF 2020. As the lead researcher, i will be able to apply for NIHR funding for the learning disability research project.

Favourites

  • Hussain, H. and Pourzanjani, P., 2019. Case Study: Student experiences of interacting with simulator dolls to assist understanding of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on prenatal development. In: Jessop, T. and O'Beirne, R., eds. Solent Learning and Teaching Community Conference 2018 22 June 2018 Solent University. Dialogue Solent University Journal of Learning and Teaching Solent University: https://www.solent.ac.uk/staff/documents/2018-abstracts.pdf.
  • Hussain, H., Jomeen, J., Hayter, M. and Tweheyo, R., 2019. Implications for school nurses using simulator dolls to manage unplanned teen pregnancy. British journal of school nursing, 14 (4), 177-188.

Journal Articles

Conferences

  • Cescutti-Butler, L. and Hussain, H., 2020. Making discoveries through research: midwifery students' perceptions of their role when caring for pregnant women who misuse substances: neonatal simulators as creative pedagogy. In: Virtual International Day of the Midwife Conference 5 May 2020 online.
  • Hussain, H. and Pourzanjani, P., 2019. Case Study: Student experiences of interacting with simulator dolls to assist understanding of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on prenatal development. In: Jessop, T. and O'Beirne, R., eds. Solent Learning and Teaching Community Conference 2018 22 June 2018 Solent University. Dialogue Solent University Journal of Learning and Teaching Solent University: https://www.solent.ac.uk/staff/documents/2018-abstracts.pdf.
  • Hussain, H., 2007. A Reflexive Case Study Addressing the Relationship between Teacher Stress and the Inclusion and Exclusion of Disruptive Pupils in a UK Secondary School. In: BERA Institute for Learning conference 8 September 2007 London, England.

Posters

Grants

  • COMPAQS: CO Monitoring Pregnancy Aid to Quit Smoking (Medical Research Council, 31 Mar 2020). In Progress
  • COMPAQS pre development market review and scoping review of efficacy of NRT in smoking cessation during pregnancy (ACORN, 31 May 2019). In Progress
  • COMPAQS pre development market review and scoping review of efficacy of NRT in smoking cessation during pregnancy (ACORN, 31 May 2019). In Progress
  • COMPARES: CO Monitoring Pregnancy Aid to Reduce Exposure to Smoking (Bournemouth University UoA Pump Prime, 11 Jun 2018). Awarded
  • Using FAS (Foetal Alcohol) and DAS (Drug Affected) simulators to facilitate student perceptions and understanding of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on prenatal development (SEED Funding bid. Southampton Solent University, 15 Jan 2018). Awarded
  • The use of research and interactive digital technology to inform teaching and learning. (Sarum St Michael Educational Charity, 19 Jun 2017). Awarded

External Responsibilities

  • NIHR HTA, NIHR HTA Peer Reviewer (2019-)

Internal Responsibilities

  • ECR member of the REF Circumstances board, REF Circumstances board

Public Engagement & Outreach Activities

  • Essential Drugs and Alcohol Service (EDAS) partnership on addictions research (17 Dec 2019)
  • Collaboration with Maddison Limited on the COMPAQS smoking cessation study (26 Mar 2019-29 Apr 2022)
  • Cross disciplinary use of the FAS/ DAS simulators: A comparison of student learning from creative pedagogy. (13 Nov 2017-30 Apr 2019)
  • COMPARES: CO Monitoring Pregnancy Aid to Reduce Exposure to Smoking (04 Sep 2017-31 Jul 2020)
  • Mothers Union, Diocese of Salisbury (17 Nov 2014-20 Jul 2016)

Conference Presentations

  • 12th Annual Virtual International Day of the Midwife, Making discoveries through research: midwifery students’ perceptions of their role when caring for pregnant women who misuse substances: neonatal simulators as creative pedagogy, 05 May 2020, online
  • ECR Showcase conference 12th September, Virtual Baby Simulators as Interactive Digital Technology in Health and Social Care research, 12 Sep 2018, Executive Business Centre, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth
  • Maternal Mental Health Association conference- Diversity reaching marginalised communities, SELDoM (self efficacy learning disability maternity project) heard voices, 06 Sep 2018, Imperial College London

Consultancy Activities

  • Dorset Community Action group, Funding Fair. Dorset Community Action

Attended Training

  • Medical science SIA launch, 17 Apr 2019
  • Making the most of your CV: Career and pay progression, 15 Apr 2019
  • Writing day systematic and scoping reviews, 08 Apr 2019
  • RCDS session 5, 03 Apr 2019
  • RCDS session 4, 20 Mar 2019
  • RCDS session 3, 05 Mar 2019
  • Technical bid writing workshop, 04 Mar 2019
  • RCDS session 2, 27 Feb 2019
  • Research Professional Spring Seminars, 13 Feb 2019
  • ECRN Meeting 4, 13 Feb 2019
  • RCDS Session 1, 06 Feb 2019
  • Enhance feedback strategies, 31 Jan 2019
  • Developing your Academic Identity, 30 Jan 2019
  • ERASMUS Staff mobility training, 24 Jan 2019
  • PhD supervision training, 22 Jan 2019, certificate of doctoral supervision
  • Main panel A: Improving the quality of your output, 16 Jan 2019
  • Research output training day Marriott Hotel, 14 Jan 2019
  • ECRN meeting 3, 09 Jan 2019
  • Athena Swan writing group for nursing staff, 19 Dec 2018
  • ECRN Meeting 2, 12 Dec 2018
  • Developing your HEA fellowship, 20 Nov 2018
  • FHSS Fusion for learning: embedding research in education, 19 Nov 2018
  • ECRN meeting, 14 Nov 2018
  • 6C Solutions, 24 Oct 2018
  • Research Impact and REF: An introduction, 18 Oct 2018
  • Dorset funding fair for funding opportunities in the local area, 18 Oct 2018
  • Essential Guide to Grant Applications EGGA, 17 Oct 2018, DPROF
  • RKEO Academic and researchers induction, 03 Oct 2018
  • AA post mandatory session, 03 Oct 2018
  • Academic board meeting FHSS, 02 Oct 2018
  • 6C Workshop, 25 Sep 2018
  • Global Mental Health call: GCRF, 18 Sep 2018

Memberships

Networks

  • Collaboration with Long term health challenges research hub FHSS. Working with Janet Scammell on a Resilience in Nursing paper (December 2018 to Summer 2019).
  • Dorset Community Action Group
  • Frontier Nursing University, Florida, USA jane.houston@frontier.edu
  • Gas Safety Trust and IPIP (Integrating Performance in Practice). Both of these networks are interested in our research on smoking cessation in pregnant women. Hilary Wareing set up the Tobacco Control Challenge Committee and advised us on updating our proof of concept to include other particulates such as Nicotine, Tar and benzene. As a result of discussions with this network we have updated our key design features on the wearable.
  • Have made links with Neil White app software designer Neil White Creative Ltd | Reg. in England & Wales | Company Reg No. 9033587 Registered Office: 65 Hinchliffe Close, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4DZ www.neils.work
  • I have connected with Maddison Limited UK to become part of our COMPAQS smoking cessation in pregnancy research. Maddison are a product development company and they have agreed to work with us on an MRC Biomedical Catalyst funding application. We are all currently working on developing the work packages for the outline case for support.