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Biography
Thando joined UEA in 2016 and works within the Norwich Medical School as a Research Fellow.
In her work as a Research Fellow, Dr Katangwe-Chigamba, is the Process Evaluation lead for the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU), supporting the implementation of process evaluations on a range of feasibility and definitive randomised controlled trials. Her work involves using both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate a range of health service and social care research projects. Thando has also worked as an NIHR Research Adviser, where she reviewed funding proposals for the various NIHR funding streams.
Dr Katangwe-Chigamba is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Community Pharmacist. Before joining the UEA she worked full time as a Community Pharmacist in Norfolk. In 2015 Thando completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice at UEA before undertaking an NIHR funded MSc in Clinical Research. In 2016, she commenced her PhD, also at UEA, which focused on using behaviour change frameworks, in particular the COM-B, to develop diabetes prevention services within the community pharmacy setting. Whilst doing her PhD, she worked part time in the School of Pharmacy as an Associate Tutor in pharmacy practice.
Key Research Interests
Current Research
The Reflective Fostering Programme - improving the wellbeing of children in care through a group intervention for foster carers: a randomised controlled trial. NIHR PHR.
The clinical and cost-effectiveness of exercise intervention for depression in adolescents (READY): a phased multi-site randomised controlled trial. NIHR HTA.
Research Group or Lab Membership
Norwich Clinical Trials Unit
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Biomarkers for RAtional Investigation for Neurological decision Support in TBI: BRaINS-TBI
Cross, J. (Principal Investigator), Clark, A. (CTU Role), Katangwe-Chigamba, T. (CTU Role) & Pond, M. (CTU Role)
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Optimising the deLIvery of Mental health support to adolescents in care vIa low-inTensity LifE Story work: a realist evaluation with co-deSign and feasibility trial [LIMITLESS 2]
Hammond, S. (Principal Investigator), Hardeman, W. (Co-Investigator), Neil, B. (Co-Investigator), Shepstone, L. (Co-Investigator), Turner, D. (Co-Investigator), Katangwe-Chigamba, T. (CTU Role), Pond, M. (CTU Role) & Sims, E. (CTU Role)
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/05/24 → 31/10/27
Project: Research
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Improving The Care Home Ideal Venous Leg Ulcer Service (ITCHI VLU)
Stather, P. (Principal Investigator), Guy, M. (Researcher) & Katangwe-Chigamba, T. (Researcher)
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
18/10/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Research Capability Funding (RCF)
Katangwe-Chigamba, T. (Principal Investigator) & Chester, R. (Co-Investigator)
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
1/10/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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FluCare: Evaluating a Complex Intervention to Increase Care Home Staff Influenza Vaccination Rates
Patel, A. (Principal Investigator), Birt, L. (Co-Investigator), Clark, A. (Co-Investigator), Jones, A. (Co-Investigator), Wright, D. (Co-Investigator), Goodall, K. (CTU Role), Hammond, M. (CTU Role), Katangwe-Chigamba, T. (CTU Role), Stirling, S. (CTU Role), Wagner, A. (CTU Role), Wright, A. (CTU Role), Blacklock, J. (Researcher), Blyth, F. (Researcher) & Sims, E. (Researcher)
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/09/21 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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A mixed-methods process evaluation of internet-delivered self-help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family carers of people with dementia (iACT4CARERS): Engagement, mechanisms, and contextual factors
Couchman, A., Katangwe-Chigamba, T., Howe, D., Flanagan, E., Farquhar, M., Gould, R. L., McCracken, L. M., Clegg, I., Anyiam-Osigwe, A., Ashford, P.-A. & Kishita, N., 30 Jun 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Aging and Mental Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A qualitative evaluation of the reflective fostering programme – examining foster and kinship carers’ experiences, practical application, and perceived impact
Katangwe-Chigamba, T., Murdoch, J., Irvine, K., Redfern, S. & Midgley, N., Jul 2025, In: Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 30, 3, p. 588-610 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diet and physical activity interventions for people from minority ethnic backgrounds in the UK: A scoping review exploring barriers, enablers and cultural adaptations
Katangwe-Chigamba, T., Kantilal, K., Hartley-Palmer, J., Salisu-Olatunji, S. O., Seeley, C., Naughton, F. & Chester, R., Oct 2025, In: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 12, 5, p. 3024–3068 45 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a theory-informed intervention to increase care home staff influenza vaccination rates: A cluster randomised controlled trial
Wright, D., Blacklock, J., Bion, V., Birt, L., Clark, A., Griffiths, A. W., Guillard, C., Stirling, S., Jones, A., Holland, R., Jones, L., Katangwe-Chigamba, T., Seeley, C., Pitcher, J., Risebro, H., Scott, S., Wagner, A., Sims, E., Ahmed, S. & Cook, L. & 1 others, , Jun 2025, In: Journal of Public Health. 47, 2, p. 246–257 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feasibility randomised controlled trial of a brief psychological intervention for adolescents with borderline personality disorder symptoms delivered with schools and colleges
Wilson, J., Gee, B., Martin, N., Maxwell, S., Murdoch, J., Clarke, T., Clark, A., Turner, D., Katangwe-Chigamba, T., Jones, P. B. & Fonagy, P., 19 Jul 2025, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 11, 102.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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