Wania is a health policy research assistant at AHPC and has a diverse background spanning health policy research, community engagement, and public health advocacy.

Wania is currently pursuing a PhD in cardiac disease self-management through oral health promotion, she is dedicated to bridging health disparities. With experience in health promotion, project management, and stakeholder engagement, Wania is dedicated in driving positive change and promoting health equality in disadvantaged communities.

 

Portfolios

Contact details

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Publications

W Usmani, Courten, M & Hanna, F. (2024). Can oral health care be a gateway to improving cardiovascular disease? A scoping review. Frontiers, Volume 5(Volume 5-2024), doi: 10.3389/froh.2024.1364765. https://10.3389/froh.2024.1364765

Iyngkaran P, Usmani W, Hanna F, de Courten M. Challenges of Health Data Use in Multidisciplinary Chronic Disease Care: Perspective from Heart Failure Care. Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease. 2023; 10(12):486. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd10120486

Iyngkaran P, Appuhamilage PY, Patabandige G, Sarathchandra Peru Kandage PS, Usmani W, Hanna F. Barriers to Cardiac Rehabilitation among Patients Diagnosed with Cardiovascular Diseases—A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2024; 21(3):339. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21030339

Abdul Rahim, K., Egglestone, N. J., Tsagareli, I. G., Usmani, W., Meherali, S., & Lassi, Z. S. (2024). Mental health outcomes beyond the post-partum period among adolescent mothers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2024.2305741

 

Professional memberships

  • Public Health Association Australia