Richard Ma MBChB DCH DRCOG DFFP DipGUM MRCGP MSc
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I am a part-time general medical practitioner (GP) working in North London, studying for a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) half-time from academic year 2006/07, expected to complete by 2012.
I have worked in the field of sexual and reproductive health for nearly ten years and have been teaching health care professionals and other learners on this topic through lectures, seminars and e-learning. I remain active in influencing sexual health policy on a national level and have been involved in different organisations and ventures, including :development of NICE guidance on STI prevention, National Chlamydia Screening Programme in England, Royal College of General Practitioners, Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare as well as local primary care organisations.
Affiliation
Research
My research interests include: sexual and reproductive health, primary care and health services evaluation
Naturally, my DrPH thesis will examine how to influence the behaviour of primary care practitioners to deliver sexual health services.
Research areas
- Behaviour change
- Health promotion
- Health services
- Health services research
- Organisational research
- Primary care
- Public health
- Sexual health
Disciplines
- Medicine
Disease and Health Conditions
- Sexually transmitted disease
- Sexually transmitted infection
Regions
- European Union
Countries
- United Kingdom
Other interests
- Chlamydia Trachomatis
- General Practice
- Human Behaviour
- Medical Consultation
- NHS
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Selected publications
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Time to improve HIV testing and recording of HIV diagnosis in UK primary care.
Ma, R.;
Sex Transm Infect, 2009; 85(7):486
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Tackling health inequality: Let's ask them to curb choice.
Ma, R.;
BMJ, 2007; 335(7609):8
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Practice-based commissioning and sexual reproductive health services: opportunities and threats.
Ma, R.;
J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care, 2006; 32(1):7, 9
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Call for shake up in NHS funding: few GPs among the 900 Doctors for Reform.
Ma, R.;
BMJ, 2006; 332(7547):973
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Emergency contraception is not just for the morning after.
Ma, R.;
BMJ, 2006; 333(7571):756
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With appropriate incentives, general practice can improve the coverage of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme.
Ma, R.;
Br J Gen Pract, 2006; 56(532):892-3
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Chlamydia screening in general practice: views of professionals on the key elements of a successful programme.
Ma, R.; Clarke, A.;
J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care, 2005; 31(4):302-6
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