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ALT Light green background with light blue ribbons. Graphic of a moustache with a blue ribbon in the top right corner and IBHO logo in the bottom left corner. Blue text, "Black men face a 1 in 4 chance of developing prostate cancer during their lifetime, making them significantly more likely to be affected than men of other ethnicities, who have a 1 in 8 risk of developing the disease (Prostate Cancer UK, 2023)" in a white text box in the centre. Blue text, "@IBHOstudy", in a white text box in the bottom right corner.
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ALT Light green background with light blue ribbons. Graphic of a moustache with a blue ribbon in the top right corner and IBHO logo in the bottom left corner. Blue text, "What can you do? You are eligible to have the routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test from your GP when over the age of 45. Prostate cancer often shows no symptoms in its early and most treatable stages - this is why taking the blood test as early as possible is important (Chinegwundoh, 2018)" in a white text box in the centre. Blue text, "@IBHOstudy", in a white text box in the bottom right corner.
This #BHM2024, let's challenge the misconceptions about Black health to empower our communities with knowledge. Join IBHO and help reshape the future of healthcare for Black communities. @NIHRBioResource@GenomicsEngland
Don’t take it from us - take it from Des!
Read IBHO volunteer Des’ views on why it’s important to get involved in the IBHO BioResource.
We thank Des and all IBHO participants so far for their contribution to this hugely important research. @NIHRBioResource@GenomicsEngland
Our Co Principal investigator, Dr Juliana Onwumere talking to the @BBCnews about the need for better mental health provisions for Black communities. With IBHO, we hope to bridge some of these gaps that Dr Onwumere discusses.
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October is #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to celebrate and reflect on how we can build stronger connections with black communities and deliver research that better serves them.
Here, we’re excited to start recruiting for the @IBHOstudy soon!
Learn more: bit.ly/IBHO1
We don’t know how many Black women in Canada are impacted by breast cancer. When it comes to race-based data, we often rely on statistics from other countries or guess at who is having worse outcomes, but guessing isn’t good enough.
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October marks Black History Month, with this year’s theme being “Reclaiming Narratives”.
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is vital to recognise the contributions of Black communities to health research. Keep with us through the month to explore this area.
The ethos of the IBHO research programme is rooted in collaboration with local community groups.
From this ethos, we have been able to develop a more inclusive and impactful approach to patient and public involvement, leading to better research. @NIHRBioResource@GenomicsEngland
One of our first conditions of focus at the IBHO BioResource is Sickle Cell, a condition historically not prioritised in research. Through partnering with @GenomicsEngland we have established a Sickle Cell-focused arm of the IBHO BioResource. Get involved! bit.ly/IBHO1
The IBHO questionnaire will ask you a variety of questions based on prior research into health outcomes. Swipe to see what type of questions we will ask if you decide to take part in our research.
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Here are the steps to take part in the IBHO project.
We keep all your data secure on our servers and your sample will be kept safe in storage at the National Biosample Centre!
The Improving Black Health Outcomes BioResource is a new collaborative research programme.
Our mission is to put a spotlight on Black health by investigating the health experiences and outcomes of Black people living in the UK.
Find out more bit.ly/IBHO1
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ALT A framed page describing what the IBHO BioResource is. A three-partner research project aiming to investigate rare and common health conditions that affect Black people living in the UK.
ALT A framed page explaining why IBHO is needed. Medical research has previously resulted in an under-recruitment of Black people, therefore what is known about many diseases is based on white groups so may not be applicable to other people. Projects like IBHO are needed to address this.
ALT A framed image detailing the research areas of interest: sickle cell disease, mental health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, environment and lifestyle.
Ensuring people living with #SickleCell get the best care and support is our priority, which is why we are delighted to support the launch of this new programme. Its use of cutting-edge technology to help reduce the side effects of transfusions will make a vital difference.