Professor Lisa McDaid
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Lisa McDaid

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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

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Health Sciences Human Society Sociology

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Glasgow

Research interests

  • Solution-focused social science and health

    This work seeks to apply social science to real world problems to improve health and wellbeing

  • Health inequalities

    This work seeks to understand and improve health among the most disadvantaged in our society, including working with LGBTQ+ communities

  • 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

  • Community participative research

    Engaging with communities to understand lived experience and co-design health improvement interventions

  • 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

  • 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.

Search Professor Lisa McDaid’s works on UQ eSpace

165 works between 2001 and 2024
All (165) Journal Article (119) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (4) Other Outputs (41)

121 - 140 of 165 works

2014

Journal Article

Alcohol and drug use during unprotected anal intercourse among gay and bisexual men in Scotland: what are the implications for HIV prevention?

Li, Jessica and McDaid, Lisa M. (2014). Alcohol and drug use during unprotected anal intercourse among gay and bisexual men in Scotland: what are the implications for HIV prevention?. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 90 (2), 125-132. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051195

Alcohol and drug use during unprotected anal intercourse among gay and bisexual men in Scotland: what are the implications for HIV prevention?

2014

Journal Article

Avoiding pitfalls and realising opportunities: reflecting on issues of sampling and recruitment for online focus groups

Boydell, Nicola, Fergie, Gillian, McDaid, Lisa and Hilton, Shona (2014). Avoiding pitfalls and realising opportunities: reflecting on issues of sampling and recruitment for online focus groups. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 13 (1), 206-223. doi: 10.1177/160940691401300109

Avoiding pitfalls and realising opportunities: reflecting on issues of sampling and recruitment for online focus groups

2014

Journal Article

How acceptable are antiretrovirals for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV?: A review of research on the acceptability of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis and treatment as prevention

Young, Ingrid and McDaid, Lisa (2014). How acceptable are antiretrovirals for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV?: A review of research on the acceptability of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis and treatment as prevention. AIDS and Behavior, 18 (2), 195-216. doi: 10.1007/s10461-013-0560-7

How acceptable are antiretrovirals for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV?: A review of research on the acceptability of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis and treatment as prevention

2014

Journal Article

Feasibility trial of a film-based educational intervention for increasing boys' and girls' intentions to avoid teenage pregnancy: study protocol

Lohan, Maria, Aventin, Aine, Maguire, Lisa, Clarke, Mike, Linden, Mark and McDaid, Lisa (2014). Feasibility trial of a film-based educational intervention for increasing boys' and girls' intentions to avoid teenage pregnancy: study protocol. International Journal of Educational Research, 68, 35-45. doi: 10.1016/j.ijer.2014.08.003

Feasibility trial of a film-based educational intervention for increasing boys' and girls' intentions to avoid teenage pregnancy: study protocol

2014

Journal Article

Barriers to uptake and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among communities most affected by HIV in the UK: findings from a qualitative study in Scotland

Young, Ingrid, Flowers, Paul and McDaid, Lisa M. (2014). Barriers to uptake and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among communities most affected by HIV in the UK: findings from a qualitative study in Scotland. BMJ Open, 4 (11), e005717. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005717

Barriers to uptake and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among communities most affected by HIV in the UK: findings from a qualitative study in Scotland

2013

Journal Article

Young men's views toward the barriers and facilitators of internet-based chlamydia trachomatis screening: Qualitative study

Lorimer, Karen and McDaid, Lisa (2013). Young men's views toward the barriers and facilitators of internet-based chlamydia trachomatis screening: Qualitative study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 15 (12) e265, e265. doi: 10.2196/jmir.2628

Young men's views toward the barriers and facilitators of internet-based chlamydia trachomatis screening: Qualitative study

2013

Journal Article

United Kingdom newsprint media reporting on sexual health and blood-borne viruses in 2010

Martin, Susan, Hilton, Shona and McDaid, Lisa M. (2013). United Kingdom newsprint media reporting on sexual health and blood-borne viruses in 2010. Sexual Health, 10 (6), 546-552. doi: 10.1071/sh13093

United Kingdom newsprint media reporting on sexual health and blood-borne viruses in 2010

2013

Journal Article

Factors associated with recency of HIV testing amongst men residing in Scotland who have sex with men

Knussen, Christina, Flowers, Paul and McDaid, Lisa M. (2013). Factors associated with recency of HIV testing amongst men residing in Scotland who have sex with men. AIDS Care, 26 (3), 297-303. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2013.824543

Factors associated with recency of HIV testing amongst men residing in Scotland who have sex with men

2013

Journal Article

Exposure and impact of a mass media campaign targeting sexual health amongst Scottish men who have sex with men: an outcome evaluation

Flowers, Paul, McDaid, Lisa M. and Knussen, Christina (2013). Exposure and impact of a mass media campaign targeting sexual health amongst Scottish men who have sex with men: an outcome evaluation. BMC Public Health, 13 (1) 737, 737. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-737

Exposure and impact of a mass media campaign targeting sexual health amongst Scottish men who have sex with men: an outcome evaluation

2013

Journal Article

Measures of risk do not discriminate between MSM tested for HIV within the previous 6 months and MSM tested 6-12 months previously: data from Glasgow, Scotland, in 2010

Knussen, Christina, McDaid, Lisa M. and Flowers, Paul (2013). Measures of risk do not discriminate between MSM tested for HIV within the previous 6 months and MSM tested 6-12 months previously: data from Glasgow, Scotland, in 2010. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 89 (5), 382-382. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051133

Measures of risk do not discriminate between MSM tested for HIV within the previous 6 months and MSM tested 6-12 months previously: data from Glasgow, Scotland, in 2010

2013

Journal Article

Awareness and willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis amongst gay and bisexual men in Scotland: Implications for biomedical HIV prevention

Young, Ingrid, Li, Jessica and McDaid, Lisa (2013). Awareness and willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis amongst gay and bisexual men in Scotland: Implications for biomedical HIV prevention. PLoS One, 8 (5), e64038. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064038

Awareness and willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis amongst gay and bisexual men in Scotland: Implications for biomedical HIV prevention

2013

Journal Article

Sexually transmitted infection testing and self-reported diagnoses among a community sample of men who have sex with men, in Scotland

McDaid, Lisa M., Li, Jessica, Knussen, Christina and Flowers, Paul (2013). Sexually transmitted infection testing and self-reported diagnoses among a community sample of men who have sex with men, in Scotland. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 89 (3), 223-230. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2012-050605

Sexually transmitted infection testing and self-reported diagnoses among a community sample of men who have sex with men, in Scotland

2013

Journal Article

Has testing been normalized? An analysis of changes in barriers to HIV testing among men who have sex with men between 2000 and 2010 in Scotland, UK

Flowers, P., Knussen, C., Li, J. and McDaid, L. (2013). Has testing been normalized? An analysis of changes in barriers to HIV testing among men who have sex with men between 2000 and 2010 in Scotland, UK. HIV Medicine, 14 (2), 92-98. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-1293.2012.01041.x

Has testing been normalized? An analysis of changes in barriers to HIV testing among men who have sex with men between 2000 and 2010 in Scotland, UK

2012

Journal Article

Serosorting and strategic positioning during unprotected anal intercourse: Are risk reduction strategies being employed by gay and bisexual men in Scotland?

McDaid, Lisa M. and Hart, Graham J. (2012). Serosorting and strategic positioning during unprotected anal intercourse: Are risk reduction strategies being employed by gay and bisexual men in Scotland?. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 39 (9), 735-738. doi: 10.1097/olq.0b013e31825a3a3c

Serosorting and strategic positioning during unprotected anal intercourse: Are risk reduction strategies being employed by gay and bisexual men in Scotland?

2012

Journal Article

Willingness to participate in future HIV prevention studies among gay and bisexual men in Scotland, UK: a challenge for intervention trials

McDaid, Lisa M. and Hart, Graham J. (2012). Willingness to participate in future HIV prevention studies among gay and bisexual men in Scotland, UK: a challenge for intervention trials. Aids and Behavior, 16 (6), 1420-1429. doi: 10.1007/s10461-011-0044-6

Willingness to participate in future HIV prevention studies among gay and bisexual men in Scotland, UK: a challenge for intervention trials

2011

Journal Article

Increased HIV testing and reduced undiagnosed infection among gay men in Scotland, 2005-8: support for the opt-out testing policy?

McDaid, Lisa M. and Hart, Graham J. (2011). Increased HIV testing and reduced undiagnosed infection among gay men in Scotland, 2005-8: support for the opt-out testing policy?. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 87 (3), 221-224. doi: 10.1136/sti.2010.044560

Increased HIV testing and reduced undiagnosed infection among gay men in Scotland, 2005-8: support for the opt-out testing policy?

2011

Journal Article

HIV-related sexual risk behaviour between 1996 and 2008, according to age, among men who have sex with men (Scotland)

Knussen, Christina, Flowers, Paul, McDaid, Lisa M. and Hart, Graham J. (2011). HIV-related sexual risk behaviour between 1996 and 2008, according to age, among men who have sex with men (Scotland). Sexually Transmitted Infections, 87 (3), 257-9. doi: 10.1136/sti.2010.045047

HIV-related sexual risk behaviour between 1996 and 2008, according to age, among men who have sex with men (Scotland)

2010

Journal Article

Contact with HIV prevention services highest in gay and bisexual men at greatest risk: cross-sectional survey in Scotland

McDaid, Lisa M. and Hart, Graham J. (2010). Contact with HIV prevention services highest in gay and bisexual men at greatest risk: cross-sectional survey in Scotland. BMC Public Health, 10, 798. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-798

Contact with HIV prevention services highest in gay and bisexual men at greatest risk: cross-sectional survey in Scotland

2010

Journal Article

Circumcision among men who have sex with men in Scotland: limited potential for HIV prevention

McDaid, Lisa M., Weiss, Helen A. and Hart, Graham J. (2010). Circumcision among men who have sex with men in Scotland: limited potential for HIV prevention. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 86 (5), 404-6. doi: 10.1136/sti.2010.042895

Circumcision among men who have sex with men in Scotland: limited potential for HIV prevention

2010

Journal Article

Contraception among girls who have had more than one partner by age 16 years: method use and pregnancy risk-taking behaviour

McDaid, Lisa M., Sweeting, Helen and Buston, Katie (2010). Contraception among girls who have had more than one partner by age 16 years: method use and pregnancy risk-taking behaviour. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care , 36 (3), 141-6. doi: 10.1783/147118910791749506

Contraception among girls who have had more than one partner by age 16 years: method use and pregnancy risk-taking behaviour

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2027
    Sleep for Strong Souls (3S): Multisectoral partnership and codesigned solutions to improve the sleep health of First Nations Adolescents
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Relationships in Good Hands Trial: clinical and cost-effectiveness of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy for abused and neglected young children with maltreatment-associated problems and their parents
    University of Glasgow
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Strategic Evaluation of Health and Wellbeing Queensland's Prevention Programs
    Health and Wellbeing Queensland
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Childhood Builders: Operationalising Resilience Frames and Tools Project
    Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Targeted Review of Student Equity in Higher Education Programs and System Level Policy Levers
    The National Priorities Pool Program
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Mapping Project ECHO program for building an integrated patient-care system
    UQ Knowledge Exchange & Translation Fund
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Equity Framework: System Analysis
    Health and Wellbeing Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Component of the Community Resilience Project
    Bundaberg Regional Council
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Safe and Connected Futures Program
    Brisbane Youth Service Inc
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Termination of Pregnancy Legislation and Policy Implementation
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Research Partnership - Health and Wellbeing Queensland and ISSR
    Health and Wellbeing Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Responding to the Educational Needs of Students Experiencing Disadvantage in the COVID-19 Recovery
    Paul Ramsay Foundation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Co-designed sleep health program to achieve better sleep and improved mental health symptoms in Indigenous adolescents
    NHMRC MRFF - Indigenous Health Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Evaluation Framework for the Keeping Queenslanders Healthy Priority
    Queensland Health
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Lisa McDaid is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep and Wellbeing in Indigenous Children

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Kate Anderson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep and Wellbeing in Indigenous Children

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Kate Anderson, Dr Rennie Lee

  • 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

  • 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

Completed supervision

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