46 Makedonitissas Avenue, P.O.Box 24005, 1700 Nicosia
NICOSIA
Cyprus
- Gender
- Research
Mission
The Unit’s mission is to improve understanding of the processes and mechanisms which influence the health and well-being of the Cypriot population. In doing so it aims to contribute to the body of knowledge that informs the development of health policy, education and practice in health interventions.
Strategic Objectives
• To investigate health processes and outcomes associated with transition and change across key stages of the human life course, in a range of contexts and among individuals and in groups, organisations, communities, at local national and international levels
• To examine the life circumstances, bio psychological factors and cultural contexts associated with the promotion of health and healthy lifestyles, and the reduction
The Unit’s Aims
• To build and enjoy a strong public and professional profile which would be respected for its various key contributions, not just at local, but at international level.
• To unravel the links between health and lifestyle and to create an effective bridge between research and practice/implementation. The development of effective qualitative & quantitative methods is essential to achieving this objective.
• Through a focus on evidence, the Unit would be active in developing evaluation strategies to assess the value of health promotion initiatives in community settings.
Main Projects:
• Ethnic Minorities in Cyprus
• HIV/AIDS
• Diabetes