Overview
Background
Dr. Mehwish Nisar is a medical doctor, researcher, and academic whose work spans clinical practice, public health research, and higher education. Her research expertise lies in mixed-methods investigations of chronic diseases and their complications. She is especially focused on promoting appropriate and equitable healthcare access among diverse and underserved populations.
Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, she spearheads initiatives that integrate mixed-methods research, co-design principles, implementation science, and consumer and community involvement in research to enhance health outcomes for CALD communities living with hearing loss. She is a committee member of the IH SIG, Public Health Australia.
As an Academic at UQ, Dr. Nisar leverages more than ten years of teaching experience gained across medical schools and tertiary institutions in Australia and internationally. Her dedication to high-quality university education is formally acknowledged through her recognition as an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).
Central to Dr. Nisar's professional mission is the pursuit of health equity through culturally responsive, evidence-informed strategies. She offers comprehensive skills in research methodology, qualitative and quantitative analysis, knowledge translation, and fostering collaborative relationships with community-based organisations.
Availability
- Dr Mehwish Nisar is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Professional Doctorate of Medicine Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy of Public Health, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) population Health
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Equity in Healthcare Acess
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Consumer and community engagement in research
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Diabetes and other chronic diseases
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Physical activity
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Healthcare translation and interpretation
Research impacts
Recent Awards
- 2024: Consumer and Community Involvement in Research, Faculty Award, UQ
- 2024: Sig Soli Scholarship (IHCON 2024)
- 2023: Health Promotion SIG Early Career Award, Public Health Association Australia
- 2022: People’s Choice Award, Postgraduate Research Conference, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences
- 2020: People’s Choice Award, Postgraduate Research Conference, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Works
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2025
Other Outputs
Evaluating Colorism in Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Design in the United States Market: A 20-Year Longitudinal Analysis
Kirjava, Shade, Faulkner, Sam Jones, Raab, Clara and Nisar, Mehwish (2025). Evaluating Colorism in Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Design in the United States Market: A 20-Year Longitudinal Analysis. HARVARD. (Dataset) doi: 10.7910/DVN/9OBJG5
2025
Journal Article
Chronic diseases and their behavioural risk factors among South Asian immigrants in Australia
Nisar, Mehwish, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Chronic diseases and their behavioural risk factors among South Asian immigrants in Australia. Australian Health Review, 49 (1) AH24032, 1-8. doi: 10.1071/ah24032
2024
Journal Article
Challenges and strategies for international medical graduates in registration and integration into the Australian healthcare system: Protocol for a systematic scoping review
Li, Wen, Nisar, Mehwish, Gillies, Robyn, McGrail, Matthew and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2024). Challenges and strategies for international medical graduates in registration and integration into the Australian healthcare system: Protocol for a systematic scoping review. Figshare, 49 (6) AH25210. doi: 10.6084/m9.figshare.27896436.v1
2024
Conference Publication
Identifying Person-Centred Culturally Responsive Hearing Care Professional Behaviours: An International eDelphi Study
Dawes, Piers, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Newall, John, Nisar, Mehwish, Furze, Cailyn and Scarinci, Nerina (2024). Identifying Person-Centred Culturally Responsive Hearing Care Professional Behaviours: An International eDelphi Study. 36th World Congress of Audiology, Paris, France, 19-22 September 2024.
2024
Conference Publication
Factors influencing the use of hearing services among adults from diverse ethnic communities in Australia
Scarinci, Nerina, Furze, Cailyn, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Nisar, Mehwish, Newall, John and Dawes, Piers (2024). Factors influencing the use of hearing services among adults from diverse ethnic communities in Australia. 36th World Congress of Audiology, Paris, France, 19-22 September 2024.
2024
Conference Publication
Exploring factors influencing engagement of interpreters with hearing care professionals
Newall, John, Nisar, Mehwish, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Orlando, Mark, Scarinci, Nerina and Dawes, Piers (2024). Exploring factors influencing engagement of interpreters with hearing care professionals. 36th World Congress of Audiology, Paris, France, 19-22 September 2024.
2024
Journal Article
The overflow effects of movement behaviour change interventions for children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Feng, Jie, Huang, Wendy Yajun, Zheng, Chen, Jiao, Jiao, Khan, Asaduzzaman, Nisar, Mehwish and Wong, Stephen Heung-Sang (2024). The overflow effects of movement behaviour change interventions for children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Sports Medicine, 54 (12), 3151-3167. doi: 10.1007/s40279-024-02113-1
2024
Conference Publication
“You Are Just Making Him More deaf”: Exploring Paediatric Hearing Services Engagements in Australia's Culturally Diverse Communities
Nisar, Mehwish, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Scarinci, Nerina, Furze, Cailyn, Newall, John and Dawes, Piers (2024). “You Are Just Making Him More deaf”: Exploring Paediatric Hearing Services Engagements in Australia's Culturally Diverse Communities. International Hearing-Aid Research Conference (IHCON 2024), Lake Tahoe, CA United States, 21–25 August 2024.
2024
Journal Article
Developing strategies to improve accessibility of hearing health services for people from diverse ethnic communities in Australia: Research Protocol
Dawes, Piers, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Scarinci, Nerina, Newall, John, Furze, Cailyn, Nisar, Mehwish, Timmer, Barbra, Ching, Teresa Y. C., Harris-Roxas, Benjamin, Scanlan, Emma, Van Buynder, Patricia, Waite, Monique, Orlando, Marc, Kruger, Jan-Louis, Ekberg, Katie, Dib, Mayada, Ginis, Jan, Barr, Margo, Armitage, Christopher J. and Hickson, Louise (2024). Developing strategies to improve accessibility of hearing health services for people from diverse ethnic communities in Australia: Research Protocol. Figshare. doi: 10.6084/m9.figshare.26499952.v1
2024
Conference Publication
Sunflower's Sorrow: Health Struggles of South Asian Women in Australia
Nisar, Mehwish and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2024). Sunflower's Sorrow: Health Struggles of South Asian Women in Australia. QLD Women’s Health Forum 2024, Brisbane, Australia, 11-12 July 2024.
2024
Conference Publication
Exploring barriers and facilitators for translators and interpreters in audiology clinics: a mixed-method investigation
Nisar, Mehwish (2024). Exploring barriers and facilitators for translators and interpreters in audiology clinics: a mixed-method investigation. 5th East Asian Translation Studies Conference (EATS5), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 26—28 June 2024.
2024
Other Outputs
Audism’s echo in the hearing-impaired terrain
Nisar, Mehwish (2024, 03 02). Audism’s echo in the hearing-impaired terrain Medium
2023
Conference Publication
Engagement between Hearing Services Providers and Translation & Interpreting (T&I) services
Nisar, Mehwish, Orlando, Marc, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Kruger, Jan-Louis and Dawes, Piers (2023). Engagement between Hearing Services Providers and Translation & Interpreting (T&I) services. Early Career and Postgraduate Research Conference, SHRS, UQ, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 30 November 2023.
2023
Other Outputs
Crossing Borders, Crossing Health: Exploring Chronic Diseases in Migrants
Nisar, Mehwish (2023, 08 30). Crossing Borders, Crossing Health: Exploring Chronic Diseases in Migrants Best Practice Nordic
2023
Other Outputs
Chronic diseases and behavioural risk factors in immigrants: An Australian perspective
Nisar, Mehwish (2023). Chronic diseases and behavioural risk factors in immigrants: An Australian perspective. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/2e1c0f1
2023
Other Outputs
South Asian heart health has never been more important
Nisar, Mehwish (2023, 05 04). South Asian heart health has never been more important Indian Link
2023
Journal Article
Physical activity and sedentary behaviour among South Asian immigrants in Australia
Nisar, Mehwish, Kolbe‐Alexander, Tracy L. and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2023). Physical activity and sedentary behaviour among South Asian immigrants in Australia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 35 (1), 57-67. doi: 10.1002/hpja.711
2023
Other Outputs
South Asian immigrants experience bullying in Australia
Nisar, Mehwish (2023, 01 24). South Asian immigrants experience bullying in Australia
2023
Journal Article
Bullying experiences of South Asian immigrants in Australia: a mixed-method study
Nisar, Mehwish, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L. and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2023). Bullying experiences of South Asian immigrants in Australia: a mixed-method study. Prevention Science, 24 (4), 785-797. doi: 10.1007/s11121-022-01487-w
2022
Journal Article
The prevalence of chronic diseases in international immigrants: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nisar, Mehwish, Uddin, Riaz, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2022). The prevalence of chronic diseases in international immigrants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 51 (3), 1-12. doi: 10.1177/14034948221116219
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
24-Hour Movement Behaviours of Children and Adolescents: Health and Academic Performance in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gregore Iven Mielke, Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan
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