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I joined the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in February 2018 after a period as a Research Fellow in the Department of Health Studies at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of South Africa (UNISA).

After completing my PhD in Biosciences and Health in 2013 I have predominantly been involved in research and joining the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ afforded me an opportunity to lecture and balance my scholarly activity.

My research interests lie in the care and management of chronic illnesses with emphasis on co-morbidities in low resource settings. The projects I have supervised at Masters and PhD level have focused on these aspects with a view to informing policy and practice.

Health care provision in the developing world is burdened by both communicable and non-communicable diseases and requires evidence based cost-effective practices to improve outcomes.

My teaching is heavily influenced by my research experience and interests. I teach in an interactive and inclusive style that seeks to engage all students regardless of academic ability.The aspect of my job I gain the most satisfaction from is when students achieve objectives and demonstrate learning and understanding.

I am excited to be part of a university that is at the heart of widening participation. In my role as an Academic Portfolio Lead I help culture an environment of excellent student support and experience for our learners. This ensures their potential is turned to success.

Other References

Qualifications

• PhD Biosciences – Leeds Beckett ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
• PG Dip Public Health - ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Wolverhampton
• BSc (Hons) Biosciences & Health – Leeds Beckett ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Teaching Expertise

• Research Methods
• Global Public Health
• Skills for the Social Sciences
• PhD and Masters Supervision

Research Interests

• Non-communicable diseases management
• Healthcare delivery in low resource settings
• Adolescent Health
• Widening participation and attainment in Higher Education

Projects

• Metabolic syndrome in adolescents living with HIV/AIDS
• Factors influencing education achievement in widening participation students

External Roles

• External PhD and MPH Supervisor at UNISA:- 2017-2019
• Internal MPH Examiner at UNISA:- 2016

Publications

• Nkosi, B.E., Sibanda, S (2021) Evaluating the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship programme implemented in an intensive care unit of a large academic hospital, using the RE-AIM framework. SAMJ (in-press).
• Malapela, G., Mfidi, F., Sibanda, S., Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, G. (2018) Caring for mental health care users with profound intellectual disabilities: Approaches and opportunities. AJNM, 19(3), pp.10-21
• Dithole K.S., Sibanda S., Moleki M.M., Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, G. (2016) Nurses’ communication with patients who are mechanically ventilated in intensive care: the Botswana experience. International Nursing Review, 63(3), pp.415–421.
• Dithole, K., Sibanda, S., Moleki, M.M., Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, G. (2016) Communication challenges between intensive care nurses and ventilated patients. World Views in Evidence Based Nursing, 13(3), pp.197-206.
• Mataure, P., Sibanda, S., Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, G. (2015) An integrated approach to the mitigation of chronic illness. AJPHERD. Suppl 1: pp.73-84.
• Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, G., Sibanda, S. (2015) Journey of Self-determination: Succeeding Through Mobile Phones. In: Brown T., van der Merwe H. (eds) The Mobile Learning Voyage - From Small Ripples to Massive Open Waters. Communications in Computer and Information Science, 560. Springer, Cham
• Akeel, A., Sibanda, S., Martin, S.W., Paterson, A.W.J., Parsons, B.J. (2013) Chlorination and oxidation of heparin and hyaluronan by hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite anions: effect of sulphate groups on reaction pathways and kinetics. Free Radic. Biol. Med. 56: pp.72-88.
• Parsons, B.J., Sibanda, S., Heyes, D.J., Paterson, A. (2013) Reactions of superoxide radicals with glycosaminoglycan chloramides: A kinetic study, Free Radic. Biol. Med. 61:pp.111-118.
• Sibanda, S., Parsons, B.J., Houee-Levin, C., Marignier, J-L, Paterson, A.W.J., Heyes, D.J. (2013) One-electron oxidation and reduction of glycosaminoglycan chloramides: a kinetic study. Free. Radic. Biol. Med. 63: pp.126-134.
• Sibanda, S., Akeel, A., Martin, S.W., Paterson, A.W.J., Edge, R., Al-Assaf, S., Parsons, B. J. (2013) Efficiencies of fragmentation of glycosaminoglycan chloramides of the extracellular matrix by oxidising and reducing radicals: potential site-specific targets in inflammation? Free. Radic. Biol. Med. 65: pp.280-290.

Contact Details

E: sambulelwe.sibanda@beds.ac.uk