Overview
Background
I am a public health sociologist with research interests in the health and wellbeing of people experiencing marginalisation and the social determinants of (sexual) health. I am the course coordinator of PUBH7033 Foundations of Public Health and PUBH7003 Qualitative Research Methods. I am engaged in social research projects related to HIV, sexual health, young people, LGBTIQ+ health, sex worker health and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Availability
- Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, University of Canterbury
- Masters (Coursework), University of Canterbury
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Otago
Research interests
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Qualitative Longitudinal Research
Using qualitative methodologies that use time as a major component e.g. life history, qualitative longitudinal research and visual methods.
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Social determinants of (sexual) health
HIV social research, ageing, young people, LGBTIQ+, gender variant and sexually diverse, regional/rural
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Community and participatory research methods/co-design
Exploring the health and well being of people experiencing marginalisation. Working in partnership, collaboratively with community/key stakeholders in research that has direct application to the community.
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Threshold concepts in Public Health, Student as partners, Teaching and learning of the social determinants of health, Intergration in Public Health curriculum design, technology enhanced learning and teaching
Research impacts
I am am a member of a highly productive research team at UQ SPH whose goal is to develop and contribute to innovative multidisciplinary approaches to sexual health and HIV social research, forge and foster collaborations to reduce HIV and STI prevalence and, above all, improve the lives of people. I have lead innovative qualitative research projects and have contributed to the translation of research to policy and practice through active engagement with and membership of government and non-government committees and agencies. I work collaboratively and in partnership with community/key stakeholders in research, to have direct application to community, government and non-government organisations. My research has had direct education, service provsion and policy impact in (sexual) health, HIV services, and sex work policy, both locally and internationally.
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Enduring stigma and precarity: a review of qualitative research examining the experiences of women living with HIV in high income countries over two decades
Herron, Lisa-Maree, Mutch, Allyson, Lui, Chi-Wai, Kruizinga, Lara, Howard, Chris and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2021). Enduring stigma and precarity: a review of qualitative research examining the experiences of women living with HIV in high income countries over two decades. Health Care for Women International, 43 (1-3), 1-32. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2021.1959589
2021
Journal Article
“There’s No Sense to It”: A Posthumanist Ethnography of Agency in Methamphetamine Recovery
Brookfield, Samuel, Selvey, Linda, Maher, Lisa and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2021). “There’s No Sense to It”: A Posthumanist Ethnography of Agency in Methamphetamine Recovery. Contemporary Drug Problems, 49 (3) 009145092110316, 1-21. doi: 10.1177/00914509211031609
2021
Book Chapter
The social and cultural determinants of health
Olson, Rebecca E., Mutch, Allyson, Fitzgerald, Lisa and Hickey, Sophie (2021). The social and cultural determinants of health. Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia: Towards Culturally Safe Health Care. (pp. 15-35) edited by Tinashe Dune, Kim McLeod and Robyn Williams. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Taylor and Francis.
2021
Journal Article
Inter-related factors influencing sexual quality of life among women living with HIV in Banten Province, Indonesia: a mixed methods study
Juliastuti, Dyah, Dean, Judith, Afiyanti, Yati and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2021). Inter-related factors influencing sexual quality of life among women living with HIV in Banten Province, Indonesia: a mixed methods study. Kesmas, 16 (2), 120-130. doi: 10.21109/KESMAS.V16I2.4862
2021
Book Chapter
Lessons learned from Australian case studies of sex workers engaged in academic research about sex worker health, wellbeing and structural impediments
Lobo, Roanna, McCausland, Kahlia, Bates, Julie, Selvey, Linda, Jones, Jesse, Jeffreys, Elena, Dean, Judith and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2021). Lessons learned from Australian case studies of sex workers engaged in academic research about sex worker health, wellbeing and structural impediments. Peer research in health and social development: international perspectives on participatory research. (pp. 233-245) edited by Stephen Bell, Peter Aggleton and Ally Gibson. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2021
Book Chapter
Lessons learned from Australian case studies of sex workers engaged in academic research about sex worker health, well-being and structural impediments
Lobo, Roanna, McCausland, Kahlia, Bates, Julie, Selvey, Linda, Jones, Jesse, Jeffreys, Elena, Dean, Judith and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2021). Lessons learned from Australian case studies of sex workers engaged in academic research about sex worker health, well-being and structural impediments. Peer research in health and social development: international perspectives on participatory research. (pp. 233-245) edited by Bell, Stephen, Aggleton, Peter and Gibson, Ally. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780429316920-22
2020
Journal Article
Sexual and reproductive health of women living with HIV in Muslim-majority countries: a systematic mixed studies review
Juliastuti, Dyah, Dean, Judith and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2020). Sexual and reproductive health of women living with HIV in Muslim-majority countries: a systematic mixed studies review. BMC International Health and Human Rights, 20 (1) 5, 5. doi: 10.1186/s12914-020-00225-z
2020
Conference Publication
"Is it HIV or just old age?" Uncertainties of "successful" ageing with HIV
Howard, C., Fitzgerald, L. and Mutch, A. (2020). "Is it HIV or just old age?" Uncertainties of "successful" ageing with HIV. 23rd International AIDS Conference, Online, 6‐10 July 2020. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons.
2020
Journal Article
How can HIV/STI testing services be more accessible and acceptable for gender and sexually diverse young people? A brief report exploring young people's perspectives in Queensland
Heard, Emma, Oost, Ellen, McDaid, Lisa, Mutch, Allyson, Dean, Judith and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2020). How can HIV/STI testing services be more accessible and acceptable for gender and sexually diverse young people? A brief report exploring young people's perspectives in Queensland. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 31 (1), 150-155. doi: 10.1002/hpja.263
2020
Journal Article
Australian interdisciplinary healthcare providers' perspectives on the effects of broader pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) access on uptake and service delivery: a qualitative study
Lazarou, Mattea, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Warner, Melissa, Downing, Sandra, Williams, Owain D., Gilks, Charles F., Russell, Darren and Dean, Judith A. (2020). Australian interdisciplinary healthcare providers' perspectives on the effects of broader pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) access on uptake and service delivery: a qualitative study. Sexual Health, 17 (6), 485-492. doi: 10.1071/sh20156
2020
Conference Publication
Older women's experiences of sex work in queensland, pre- and post-COVID-19
Brennan, R., Selvey, L., Fitzgerald, L. and Dean, J. (2020). Older women's experiences of sex work in queensland, pre- and post-COVID-19. Joint Australasian HIV&AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences, Virtual, 16-20 November 2020. Collingwood, VIC Australia: CSIRO.
2019
Journal Article
Applying intersectionality theory in health promotion research and practice
Heard, Emma, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Wigginton, Britta and Mutch, Allyson (2019). Applying intersectionality theory in health promotion research and practice. Health Promotion International, 35 (4), 866-876. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daz080
2019
Journal Article
Turning points, identity, and social capital: a meta-ethnography of methamphetamine recovery
Brookfield, Samuel, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Selvey, Linda and Maher, Lisa (2019). Turning points, identity, and social capital: a meta-ethnography of methamphetamine recovery. International Journal of Drug Policy, 67, 79-90. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2019.02.002
2019
Journal Article
Intimate partner violence prevention: using interactive drama for intimate relationship education with young people in Samoa
Heard, Emma, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Vaai, Sina, Whittaker, Maxine, Aiolupotea, Tonumaipe‘a J., Collins, Fiona and Mutch, Allyson (2019). Intimate partner violence prevention: using interactive drama for intimate relationship education with young people in Samoa. Sex Education, 19 (6), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/14681811.2019.1597697
2019
Journal Article
Barriers to accessing sexual health services for transgender and male sex workers: a systematic qualitative meta-summary
Brookfield, Samuel, Dean, Judith, Forrest, Candi, Jones, Jesse and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2019). Barriers to accessing sexual health services for transgender and male sex workers: a systematic qualitative meta-summary. AIDS and Behavior, 24 (3), 682-696. doi: 10.1007/s10461-019-02453-4
2019
Journal Article
The blind men and the elephant: meta-ethnography 30 years on
Brookfield, Samuel, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Selvey, Linda and Maher, Lisa (2019). The blind men and the elephant: meta-ethnography 30 years on. Qualitative Health Research, 29 (11), 1049732319826061-1681. doi: 10.1177/1049732319826061
2019
Conference Publication
Intention verses reality: PrEP use in Queensland following PBS listing
Dean, Judith A., Bell, Sara F. E., Fitzgerald, Lisa, Williams, Owain D. and Gilks, Charles F. (2019). Intention verses reality: PrEP use in Queensland following PBS listing. 2019 Australasian HIV and AIDS Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 17-19 September 2019. Herston, QLD, Australia:
2019
Book Chapter
Responding to HIV/AIDS: mobilisation through partnerships in a public health crisis
Fitzgerald, Lisa, Mutch, Allyson and Herron, Lisa (2019). Responding to HIV/AIDS: mobilisation through partnerships in a public health crisis. Successful public policy: lessons from Australia and New Zealand. (pp. 29-58) edited by Joannah Luetjens, Michael Mintrom and Paul `t Hart. Canberra, ACT Australia: ANU Press.
2019
Conference Publication
Queensland PrEP demonstration study: risk compensation, STI rates and adherence
Rolley, Adam, Waller, Michael, Bell, Sara Fiona Elisabeth, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Williams, Owain, Gilks, Charles, Russell, Darren and Dean, Judith Ann (2019). Queensland PrEP demonstration study: risk compensation, STI rates and adherence. 2019 Australasian HIV and AIDS Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 17-20 September 2019. Herston, QLD Australia:
2019
Conference Publication
The sexual health knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of women living with HIV in Banten province, Indonesia
Juliastuti, Dyah, Dean, Judith and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2019). The sexual health knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of women living with HIV in Banten province, Indonesia. STI and HIV World Congress, Vancouver, Canada, 14–17 July 2019. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Publishing Group. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2019-sti.444
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Social determinants of (sexual) health
Can discuss research opportunities that examine the social determinants of health using mixed methods or qualitative research methods- HIV social research, LGBTIQ+, young people, regional/rural
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Projects that use qualitative methods to examine 'lived experiences' of inequalities
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Understandings, opportunities, and challenges to the implementation of comprehensive, positive, pleasure-based approaches to sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health promotion in Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch
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Doctor Philosophy
'The Unknown Warriors' continuing the fight of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Practitioner workforce in urban South East Queensland
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
An exploration of young, Queer people's experiences of place, belonging and health in rural Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch
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Doctor Philosophy
Where is the Indigenous in Indigenous Public Health?
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Promoting sexual health through LGBTQIA+ inclusion in primary care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Megan Ross
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Doctor Philosophy
Co-designing an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation to better meet the needs of Aboriginal young people in Western Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean
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Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing harm reduction programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who inject drugs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Smirnov
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Doctor Philosophy
Queering healthcare: Developing LGBTQIA+ competencies among Australasian health professionals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Megan Ross
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Doctor Philosophy
HIV prevention knowledge, attitudes, and practices among young Queenslanders: Informing PrEP Access for `at risk¿ youth
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amalie Dyda, Associate Professor Judith Dean
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the feasibility of a place-based social inclusion program for people experiencing housing insecurity in Australia and Canada.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kim-Huong Nguyen, Professor Sheleigh Lawler
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Doctor Philosophy
Triple Complexities in Black Queer Migration to Queensland, Australia: Advocacy, Settlement and Refugeehood
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisa McDaid, Dr Charlotte Young
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Newly Arrived Asian-born Gay Men in Queensland, Australia: A Decolonial Qualitative Exploration of Sexual Health Literacy as Social Practices Embedded within Migrant Networks
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch, Associate Professor Judith Dean
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
More Human: An Ethnographic Study of Methamphetamine Recovery
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The sexual and reproductive health of women living with HIV in Banten Province Indonesia: Integrating qualitative and quantitative methods
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Ageing with HIV: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study of the Lived Experience of Older Homosexual Men in Regional Queensland
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Social Support Networks of People Recently Diagnosed with HIV in Queensland: A Qualitative Exploration
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch, Associate Professor Judith Dean
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Living with HIV in regional Queensland: social ties, care and support in managing a long-term complex chronic illness
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The Psychosocial Impact of Fatal Child Drowning in Queensland and the Availability and Use of Support
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Older women in the oldest profession: An exploration of the careers and work experiences of cisgender women 50 years and older engaged in sex work in Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Using drama-based research and practice to understand intimate partner violence with young people in Samoa: Exploring an intersectionality informed approach to health promotion
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Hereditary endometrial cancer: Improving identification and referral of patients with suspected Lynch syndrome
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andreas Obermair, Honorary Professor Amanda Spurdle
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Devolution in Pakistan: Implications for District Health System
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Engaging communities in malaria elimination in the south-west Pacific
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gail Williams
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