Personal profile
Biography
Dr David Onchonga is a public health scholar with a PhD in Health Sciences (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Pécs, Hungary. He also holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from Kenyatta University, Kenya, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education) from the University of Sunderland, UK. His academic and professional training spans epidemiology, health systems management, and higher education pedagogy, complemented by fellowships in Monitoring and Evaluation and the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Sunderland
Award Date: 11 Oct 2024
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pecs
Award Date: 11 Oct 2022
Master of Public Health, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Award Date: 23 Dec 2016
Bachelor of Science, (Environmental Health), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Award Date: 26 Jun 2009
External positions
Keywords
- Addiction
- Public Health
- public policy
- Mental Health
- Medical Education
- Epidemiology
- Behaviour Change
- clinical psychology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
-
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
-
Activity level and quality of life among patients undergoing knee replacement surgery
Alfatafta, H., Alfatafta, M., Onchonga, D., Khatatbeh, H., Amer, F., Than, P., Molics, B., Boncz, I. & Ács, P., 2025, In: Health Problems of Civilization. 19, 1, p. 39-46 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Downloads (Pure) -
Exploring strategies, programs, and influencing factors for integrating social accountability into undergraduate medical education: A scoping review
Abdalla, M. E., Taha, M. H., Onchonga, D., Nour, N., Kelly, D., Harney, S. & McGrath, D., 7 Oct 2024, In: BMC Medical Education. 24, 1107.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Citations (Scopus)1 Downloads (Pure) -
Integrating the social determinants of health into curriculum: AMEE Guide No. 162
Abdalla, M. E., Taha, M. H., Onchonga, D., Magzoub, M. E., Au, H., O'Donnell, P., Neville, S. & Taylor, D., 2024, In: Medical Teacher. 46, 3, p. 304-316 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
13 Citations (Scopus) -
Integrating the social determinants of health into graduate medical education training: A scoping review
Nour, N., Onchonga, D., Neville, S., O'Donnell, P. & Abdalla, M. E., 23 May 2024, In: BMC Medical Education. 24, 565.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile11 Citations (Scopus)7 Downloads (Pure) -
Integrating social determinants of health in medical education: A bibliometric analysis study
Onchonga, D. & Abdalla, M. E., Nov 2023, In: Public Health. 224, p. 203-208 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile22 Citations (Scopus)