Sharifa’s research presentation at the British Sociology Association’s Medical Sociology Conference

Sharifa delivered a presentation at the British Sociological Association's Medical Sociology Conference, held on September 11 at the University of Warwick. The conference showcased research through both paper and poster presentations, addressing topics such as health inequalities, lived experiences of health and illness, and innovative research methodologies.

In her presentation, she provided an overview of the study, detailing its aims and processes. Additionally, she explored the intricate dynamics of peer researchers’ intersectional identities and the challenges these complexities introduce into the conduct and delivery of peer research.

During the Q&A session, audience members engaged with Sharifa on several points, notably the recruitment of peer researchers and the impact of training on their professional identities. In response, Sharifa explained that the five peer researchers currently involved in the study were recruited through the MS service at the participating hospital sites. Regarding the influence of training, she highlighted how it foregrounded the researchers’ professional identities while equipping them with a solid understanding of qualitative research and research ethics.

A link to the presentation abstract can be found here:

https://www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26678/medsoc24_abstract_book.pdf