Overview
Background
Lisa McDaid is Director of the Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) and Professor of Social Sciences and Health at The University of Queensland. Lisa has an international reputation grounded in knowledge exchange and partnership. Her research has made significant contributions to identifying solutions to health inequalities among the most disadvantaged and marginalised in our society. Lisa is experienced in how to engage communities at high risk of poor health and wellbeing in health improvement research and in developing new methods of co-production for intervention development.
Lisa is a Social Scientist and obtained her PhD in Medical Sociology from the University of Glasgow in 2007. She has been Chief-Investigator on research grants c.AU$100M and has authored over 100 publications. Lisa is also an Associate Director of the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, a consortium research centre based at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Availability
- Professor Lisa McDaid is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Glasgow
Research interests
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Solution-focused social science and health
This work seeks to apply social science to real world problems to improve health and wellbeing
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Health inequalities
This work seeks to understand and improve health among the most disadvantaged in our society, including working with LGBTQ+ communities
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Intervention development and evaluation
This work focuses on working with stakeholders to develop health improvement interventions and test and implement solutions at scale, with a particular focus on peer-led network interventions
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Community participative research
Engaging with communities to understand lived experience and co-design health improvement interventions
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Salutogenesis and assets-based interventions
Research that focuses on enabling strengths and protective factors and resources of individuals and communities, rather than deficits and risks
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Syndemics
This research explores the co-occurrence of inter-related health conditions and harmful social contexts and uses it as a framework for understanding health among disadvantaged groups
Research impacts
Lisa has led on and contributed to projects that have had significant impact on policy and practice. Lisa was the lead of the MRC Gay Men's Sexual Health Survey, Scotland from 2005-2014 and findings from this survey have shaped HIV prevention policies in Scotland, the UK and Europe. This research informed the Scottish Government’s policy decision to publicly fund PrEP (a drug that can prevent the transmission of HIV, if taken before sex) for HIV prevention in Scotland and has had significant impact further afield, informing international policy guidance on PrEP implementation with marginalised populations. Lisa was a member of a number of UK advisory groups including the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Sexual Health & Blood Borne Viruses and the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) Gender and Sexual Minorities Special Interest Group. Her work has been cited in numerous policy documents including the Scottish Government's Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework and the BASHH 2016 National Guidelines for Sexual Health Care in Men who have Sex with Men. Much of Lisa's research has had an embedded knowledge exchange element within it and she ensures that her research is conducted in partnership with practitioners, policy makers, non-goverment organisations, and the communities most affected by her work.
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Informing theoretical development of salutogenic, asset-based health improvement to reduce syndemics among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: empirical evidence from secondary analysis of multi-national, online cross-sectional surveys
McDaid, Lisa M., Flowers, Paul, Ferlatte, Olivier, McAloney-Kocaman, Kareena, Gilbert, Mark and Frankis, Jamie (2020). Informing theoretical development of salutogenic, asset-based health improvement to reduce syndemics among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: empirical evidence from secondary analysis of multi-national, online cross-sectional surveys. SSM - Population Health, 10 100519, 100519. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100519
2020
Journal Article
Sexual health literacy among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: a conceptual framework for future research
McDaid, Lisa, Flowers, Paul, Ferlatte, Olivier, Young, Ingrid, Patterson, Susan and Gilbert, Mark (2020). Sexual health literacy among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: a conceptual framework for future research. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 23 (2), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/13691058.2019.1700307
2020
Other Outputs
Systematic literature review of the relationship between adolescents' screen time, sleep and mental health
Martin, Anne, Pugmire, Julianna, Wells, Valerie, Riddell, Julie, McMellon, Christina, Skivington, Kathryn, Simpson, Sharon and McDaid, Lisa (2020). Systematic literature review of the relationship between adolescents' screen time, sleep and mental health. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government.
2020
Journal Article
A simple dose of antibiotics: qualitative analysis of sepsis reporting in UK newspapers
Rush, Lynne, Hilton, Shona and McDaid, Lisa (2020). A simple dose of antibiotics: qualitative analysis of sepsis reporting in UK newspapers. BJGP Open, 4 (1), bjgpopen20X101005. doi: 10.3399/bjgpopen20x101005
2020
Other Outputs
Keep Queenslanders Healthy Evaluation Framework Report
McDaid, Lisa, Cleary, Anne, Fatima, Yaqoot, Inch, Zeb, Reddel, Tim, Smith, Simon, Western, Mark and Mamun, Abdullah (2020). Keep Queenslanders Healthy Evaluation Framework Report. Indooroopilly, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research .
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
2019
Journal Article
How men and women learn about sex: multi-generational perspectives on insufficient preparedness and prevailing gender norms in Scotland
Patterson (nee Martin), Susan, McDaid, Lisa, Hunt, Kate, Hilton, Shona, Flowers, Paul, McMillan, Lesley, Milne, Dona and Lorimer, Karen (2019). How men and women learn about sex: multi-generational perspectives on insufficient preparedness and prevailing gender norms in Scotland. Sex Education, 20 (4), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/14681811.2019.1683534
2019
Journal Article
Pragmatic cluster randomised cohort cross-over trial to determine the effectiveness of bridging from emergency to regular contraception: the Bridge-It study protocol
Cameron, Sharon Tracey, Baraitser, Paula, Glasier, Anna, McDaid, Lisa, Norrie, John, Radley, Andrew, Stephenson, Judith M., Trussell, James, Battison, Claire, Cameron, Sarah, Cowle, Kathleen, Forrest, Mark, Gilson, Richard, Goulao, Beatriz, Johnstone, Anne, McDonald, Alison, Morelli, Alessandra, Patterson, Susan, Sally, Deirdre and Stewart, Nicola (2019). Pragmatic cluster randomised cohort cross-over trial to determine the effectiveness of bridging from emergency to regular contraception: the Bridge-It study protocol. BMJ Open, 9 (10), e029978. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029978
2019
Journal Article
What are mass media interventions made of? Exploring the active content of interventions designed to increase HIV testing in gay men within a systematic review
Flowers, Paul, Riddell, Julie, Boydell, Nicola, Teal, Gemma, Coia, Nicky and McDaid, Lisa (2019). What are mass media interventions made of? Exploring the active content of interventions designed to increase HIV testing in gay men within a systematic review. British Journal of Health Psychology, 24 (3) bjhp.12377, 704-737. doi: 10.1111/bjhp.12377
2019
Journal Article
Age-related factors influence HIV testing within subpopulations: a cross-sectional survey of MSM within the Celtic nations
Dalrymple, Jenny, McAloney-Kocaman, Kareena, Flowers, Paul, McDaid, Lisa M and Frankis, Jamie Scott (2019). Age-related factors influence HIV testing within subpopulations: a cross-sectional survey of MSM within the Celtic nations. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 95 (5), 351-357. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2018-053935
2019
Journal Article
What are the barriers and challenges faced by adolescents when searching for sexual health information on the internet? Implications for policy and practice from a qualitative study
Patterson, Susan Patricia, Hilton, Shona, Flowers, Paul and McDaid, Lisa M (2019). What are the barriers and challenges faced by adolescents when searching for sexual health information on the internet? Implications for policy and practice from a qualitative study. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 95 (6), 462-467. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2018-053710
2019
Journal Article
The effectiveness of social marketing interventions to improve HIV testing among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: a systematic review
McDaid, Lisa, Riddell, Julie, Teal, Gemma, Boydell, Nicola, Coia, Nicky and Flowers, Paul (2019). The effectiveness of social marketing interventions to improve HIV testing among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: a systematic review. AIDS and Behavior, 23 (9), 2273-2303. doi: 10.1007/s10461-019-02507-7
2019
Journal Article
Absence of holistic sexual health understandings among men and women in deprived areas of Scotland: qualitative study
McDaid, Lisa, Hunt, Kate, McMillan, Lesley, Russell, Siân, Milne, Dona, Ilett, Rosie and Lorimer, Karen (2019). Absence of holistic sexual health understandings among men and women in deprived areas of Scotland: qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 19 (1) 299, 299. doi: 10.1186/s12889-019-6558-y
2019
Journal Article
Navigating HIV citizenship: identities, risks and biological citizenship in the treatment as prevention era
Young, Ingrid, Davis, Mark, Flowers, Paul and McDaid, Lisa M. (2019). Navigating HIV citizenship: identities, risks and biological citizenship in the treatment as prevention era. Health, Risk & Society, 21 (1-2), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/13698575.2019.1572869
2019
Journal Article
Communicating antimicrobial resistance and stewardship in the national press: lessons from sepsis awareness campaigns
Rush, L., Patterson, C., McDaid, L. and Hilton, S. (2019). Communicating antimicrobial resistance and stewardship in the national press: lessons from sepsis awareness campaigns. Journal of Infection, 78 (2), 88-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2018.09.001
2018
Journal Article
Peer-led intervention to prevent and reduce STI transmission and improve sexual health in secondary schools (STASH): protocol for a feasibility study
Forsyth, Ross, Purcell, Carrie, Barry, Sarah, Simpson, Sharon, Hunter, Rachael, McDaid, Lisa, Elliot, Lawrie, Bailey, Julia, Wetherall, Kirsty, McCann, Mark, Broccatelli, Chiara, Moore, Laurence and Mitchell, Kirstin (2018). Peer-led intervention to prevent and reduce STI transmission and improve sexual health in secondary schools (STASH): protocol for a feasibility study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 4 (1) 180. doi: 10.1186/s40814-018-0354-9
2018
Journal Article
Can teenage men be targeted to prevent teenage pregnancy? A feasibility cluster randomised controlled intervention trial in schools
Lohan, Maria, Aventin, Áine, Clarke, Mike, Curran, Rhonda M., McDowell, Clíona, Agus, Ashley, McDaid, Lisa, Bonell, Chris and Young, Honor (2018). Can teenage men be targeted to prevent teenage pregnancy? A feasibility cluster randomised controlled intervention trial in schools. Prevention Science, 19 (8), 1079-1090. doi: 10.1007/s11121-018-0928-z
2018
Journal Article
JACK trial protocol: a phase III multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial of a school-based relationship and sexuality education intervention focusing on young male perspectives
Lohan, Maria, Aventin, Áine, Clarke, Mike, Curran, Rhonda M., Maguire, Lisa, Hunter, Rachael, McDowell, Clíona, McDaid, Lisa, Young, Honor, White, James, Fletcher, Adam, French, Rebecca, Bonell, Christopher, Bailey, Julia V. and O’Hare, Liam (2018). JACK trial protocol: a phase III multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial of a school-based relationship and sexuality education intervention focusing on young male perspectives. BMJ Open, 8 (7) e022128, e022128. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022128
2018
Journal Article
Acceptability of HIV self-sampling kits (TINY vial) among people of black African ethnicity in the UK: a qualitative study
Dodds, C., Mugweni, E., Phillips, G., Park, C., Young, I., Fakoya, F., Wayal, S., McDaid, L., Sachikonye, M., Chwaula, J., Flowers, P. and Burns, F. (2018). Acceptability of HIV self-sampling kits (TINY vial) among people of black African ethnicity in the UK: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 18 (1) 499, 499. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-5256-5
2018
Journal Article
Self-sampling kits to increase HIV testing among black Africans in the UK: the HAUS mixed-methods study
Seguin, Maureen, Dodds, Catherine, Mugweni, Esther, McDaid, Lisa, Flowers, Paul, Wayal, Sonali, Zomer, Ella, Weatherburn, Peter, Fakoya, Ibidun, Hartney, Thomas, McDonagh, Lorraine, Hunter, Rachael, Young, Ingrid, Khan, Shabana, Freemantle, Nick, Chwaula, Jabulani, Sachikonye, Memory, Anderson, Jane, Singh, Surinder, Nastouli, Eleni, Rait, Greta and Burns, Fiona (2018). Self-sampling kits to increase HIV testing among black Africans in the UK: the HAUS mixed-methods study. Health Technology Assessment, 22 (22), 1-158. doi: 10.3310/hta22220
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Lisa McDaid is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Sleep and Wellbeing in Indigenous Children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Joemer Maravilla, Dr Kate Anderson
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Doctor Philosophy
Triple Complexities in Black Queer Migration to Queensland, Australia: Advocacy, Settlement and Refugeehood
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald, Dr Charlotte Young
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Sexual minority women's health and satisfaction with healthcare: A secondary analysis of data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Janeen Baxter
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