Lecturer in Public Health
I am a Lecturer in Public Health, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and hold a PhD and Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). With years of experience in teaching and supervising students, I deliver modules across the MSc Public Health and BSc (Hons) Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship programmes.
My research interests include integrated health promotion, health inequalities, and climate resilience. Prior to academia, I served as a Scientific and Public Health Officer at Nigeria’s Ministry of Health. I am a recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the President’s NYSC Honours’ Award (Nigeria’s highest youth award), the State Honours’ Award, and the University of Sunderland’s Plus Award for outstanding student support.
Teaching and supervision
I teach BSc (Hons) Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship and MSc Public Health.
I supervise MSc Public Health dissertations and I am currently module leader for:
- HSSM72 – Social Determinants of Global Health and Health Systems
- PHP301 – Green Policy Versus Economic Reality: Clean Air For All
Research interests for potential research students
My core interests are air quality, respiratory health (diseases), environmental and health inequalities, global health with a special interest in neglected tropical diseases, and cardiopulmonary diseases.
I welcome applications from PhD students with an interest in these areas, please contact me to discuss.
Research
Currently my research is the intersection of air quality and public health with focus on assessing the health impacts of air pollution, investigating disparities in air pollution exposure and their effects on vulnerable populations, ethnic minorities and developing countries. Exploring the links between climate change, air quality, and public health outcomes and evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions and air quality policies.
I Look forward to supervising PhD candidate
Publications
Article
Ihedike, Christabel, Olamilekan, Jamiu Ajisefinni and Onchonga, David (2025) Awareness of Air Pollution Effects on Cardiopulmonary Health among Students at University of Sunderland. IOSR Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IOSR -JMR), 2 (2). pp. 17-27. ISSN 3048-7439
Ogigirigi, Rukeme Joshua, Ihedike, Christabel, Mbeta, Elliot, Thomson, Kareem, Siyaka, AbdulLateef and Mdegela, Mselenge (2025) Professionalism during an emergency: Roles and experiences of community pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 118. ISSN 2212-4209
Ihedike, Christabel, Mdegela, Mselenge, MooneY, John D, Ana, Godson R.E.E. and Ling, Jonathan (2024) Diurnal effect of PM10 and NOx on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma in Abuja Nigeria. nternational Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, 3 (12). ISSN 2791-173X
Ekuase, Augustine U, Mdegela, Mselenge and Ihedike, Christabel (2024) The Potential Association between Asthenopia and its Risk Factors amongst Student at the University of Sunderland. nternational Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, 4 (6). pp. 525-532. ISSN 2583-049X
Ihedike, Christabel, Alo, Obinna, Mooney, John D and Ling, Jonathan (2024) Air Pollution Management and Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, 4 (6). pp. 172-176.
Ihedike, Christabel, Mooney, John and Ling, Jonathan (2023) The Effect of PM10 and NOx on COPD and Asthma Patients in Abuja Nigeria. OAJRC Environmental Science, 4 (1). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2632-2331
Ihedike, Christabel, Mooney, John, Fulton, John and Ling, Jonathan (2023) Evaluation of real-time monitored ozone concentration from Abuja, Nigeria. BMC Public health, 23 (496). ISSN 1471-2458
Ihedike, Christabel and Ling, Jonathan (2023) Effect of Ozone on COPD and asthma patients in Abuja Nigeria. Journal of Nursing & Primary Health Care, 1 (1). ISSN 2997-6138
Ihedike, Christabel and Ling, Jonathan (2022) Effects of Ozone, Particulate Matter10 and Oxides of Nitrogen on Respiratory Health (COPD and asthma) in Nigeria: A Systematic Review. Lupine Online Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 3 (4). ISSN 2637-6695
Ihedike, Christabel, Ling, Jonathan and Mooney, John (2022) Modification and Validation of Respiratory Health Questionnaire Derived from ST. George's Respiratory Questionnaire Abuja, Nigeria. Journal of Community and Public Health Nursing, 8. ISSN 2471-9846
Conference or Workshop Item
Ihedike, Christabel, Price, Monica and Mooney, John (2018) The Effect of Photochemical Smog on Respiratory Health Patients in Abuja Nigeria: 11th International Conference on Air Quality: Science & Application: Barcelona 12th-16th March 2018. In: 11th International Conference on Air Quality Science and Application, 12-16 Mar 2018, Barcelona. (Unpublished)
- Intersection of air quality and public health with focus on assessing the health impacts of air pollution,
- Social epidemiology
- Global Health and social determinant of health
Dr Christabel O Ihedike
Lecturer in Public Health | Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
BSc, MSc, PhD, PGCert in Higher Education
- Dr. Ihedike adopts an inclusive, evidence-based, and practice-informed teaching approach. Her pedagogical interests focus on engaging diverse learners through real-world problem-solving, critical reflection, and interprofessional collaboration. Teaching responsibilities have included modules on Global health and social determinant of health, epidemiology, Public health research methods, and applied public health interventions. She is also actively involved in and student support initiatives within her School/department.
Dr. Ihedike is committed to fostering academic excellence, professional readiness, and lifelong learning in students. Through reflective practice, mentorship, and research-led teaching, they contribute to shaping future public health leaders equipped to address complex health issues across diverse populations.