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Abstract

Health inequities remain a major challenge for nursing, particularly in under-resourced communities. This research program advances health equity through community-engaged initiatives and global health priorities including vaccine uptake and social determinants of health. Building on community experience, global evidence networks and funded collaborations, this work seeks to strengthen nursing capacity and co-produce culturally responsive, community-led solutions with communities & health workers.

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References:

Chutiyami, M., Cutler, N., Sangon, S., Thaweekoon, T., Nintachan, P., Napa, W., ... & River, J. (2025). Community-Engaged Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiatives in Under-Resourced Settings: A Scoping Review of Primary Studies. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 16. https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319251332723

Author Details

Muhammad Chutiyami, PhD, RN

Dr. Chutiyami is a registered nurse and a lecturer at the UTS School of Nursing and Midwifery. Dr. Chutiyami completed a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, a Master of Public Health at the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and a PhD at Macquarie University, Australia. Dr. Chutiyami has a background in community health, bringing over a decade of diverse clinical, academic, and field experience. Before establishing his career in Australia, He has made significant contributions to various community health settings in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, where he played a pivotal role in delivering primary healthcare services and leading community outreach initiatives, including vaccination campaigns and health education programs.

Sigma Membership

Xi Omicron at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health, Population Health, Community-Based Participatory Research, World Health, Nursing Research, Vaccine Promotion

Conference Name

37th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conference Year

2026

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Review Type

Invited Presentation

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2026-10-05

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Advancing Health Equity Through Community-Engaged and Global Health Research

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Health inequities remain a major challenge for nursing, particularly in under-resourced communities. This research program advances health equity through community-engaged initiatives and global health priorities including vaccine uptake and social determinants of health. Building on community experience, global evidence networks and funded collaborations, this work seeks to strengthen nursing capacity and co-produce culturally responsive, community-led solutions with communities & health workers.