A5081859404- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Sex work and related issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Children's Rights and Participation
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
Western Sydney University
2021-2024
Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals
2023-2024
Translational Research Institute
2021
Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant populations form a significant proportion of Australia's population. Despite high levels psychological distress among populations, low uptake mental health services has been demonstrated. Evidence suggests poor literacy (MHL) stigmatising attitudes which may act as barriers to help-seeking behaviours. This study aimed explore the relationships between measures illness stigma, socio-demographic factors distress, well determine associated with MHL (i.e.,...
(1) Background: Migrant and refugee youth’s (MRY’s) sexual reproductive health rights (SRHRs) are a global issue. MRY encounter adverse SRH experiences due to limited access knowledge of SRHRs services. Using socioecological framework, this study examined the barriers affecting MRY’s SRHRs. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional utilising participatory action research design was used. total 87 (ages 16–26, from 20 cultural groups within Greater Western Sydney, Australia) completed seventeen focus...
Abstract Purpose Migrants and refugee youths’ (MRY) sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) is a global issue. MRY tend to encounter adverse SRH experiences because of their limited access knowledge SRHR services. Using socioecological framework, this study examined the barriers affecting MRY’s SRHR. Methods A cross-sectional utilising participatory action research design was used. 87 (ages 16-26, from 20 different cultural groups living in Greater Western Sydney, Australia) participated...
Context Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) youth may become early parents, with some aspiring to parenthood. Yet, the factors that influence CALD youths contraceptive decision-making are less well known, although important for designing appropriate contraception use support programmes this population. This study aimed explore patterns of Australian youth, in-addition investigating their services.Methods We conducted focus groups 27 (ages 16-24) 1) decision-making, 2) information...