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
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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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2022
Journal Article
Health behaviors changes during COVID-19: a study of Australian immigrants
Nisar, M., Alexander, T. and Khan, A. (2022). Health behaviors changes during COVID-19: a study of Australian immigrants. Public Health Review, 9 (3), 7-11. doi: 10.17511/ijphr.2022.i03.01
2022
Conference Publication
Bullying experience among South Asian immigrant population of Australia: A mixed-method study.
Nisar, Mehwish and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2022). Bullying experience among South Asian immigrant population of Australia: A mixed-method study.. Preventive Health Conference 2022 PHAA, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 May 2022. Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA).
2022
Journal Article
‘Cost, culture and circumstances’: barriers and enablers of health behaviours in South Asian immigrants of Australia
Nisar, Mehwish, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Kolbe‐Alexander, Tracy L. (2022). ‘Cost, culture and circumstances’: barriers and enablers of health behaviours in South Asian immigrants of Australia. Health and Social Care in the Community, 30 (5), e3138-e3149. doi: 10.1111/hsc.13759
2021
Journal Article
A longitudinal assessment of risk factors and chronic diseases among immigrant and non-immigrant adults in Australia
Nisar, Mehwish, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Burton, Nicola W. and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2021). A longitudinal assessment of risk factors and chronic diseases among immigrant and non-immigrant adults in Australia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (16) 8621, 8621. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18168621
2020
Journal Article
Effects of social media group communication campaigns among school children: an experimental study
Ansari, Umair, Naz, Fouzia, Shujat Husain, Syed, Shabbir, Taha, Mazhar ul Hasnain, Syed, Memon, Saeed, Kalwar, Bashir Ahmed, Shuja Uddin, Syed, Nisar, Mehwish and Nazish, Sardar Ahmed (2020). Effects of social media group communication campaigns among school children: an experimental study. Ilkogretim Online - Elementary Education Online, 19 (1), 686-699. doi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2020.661900
2019
Conference Publication
Telehealth application limiting factors in Pakistan
Ahmed, Muhammad and Nisar, Mehwish (2019). Telehealth application limiting factors in Pakistan. 19th Successes and Failures in Telehealth Conference (SFT-19 Australia), Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 21-23 October 2019.
2019
Journal Article
Awareness of BMI among health professionals in tertiary care hospitals
Hameed, Saad, Nisar Ahmed, Beenish, Waqas Nisar Ahmed, Muhammad, Anis Musani, Muhammad, Arfeen, Mohammad, Nisar, Mehwish, Hassan Abbas Naqvi, Syed, Hameed, Javeria, Imran, Arshi, Ikram, Asad and Iqbal Afridi, Muhammad (2019). Awareness of BMI among health professionals in tertiary care hospitals. Annals of Jinnah Sindh Medical University, 5 (2), 87-92.
2016
Journal Article
Stress and the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
Nisar, Mehwish, Ahmed, Muhammad Waqas Nisar, Ahmed, Beenish Nisar, Imran, Arshi and Ahmed, Sana Nisar (2016). Stress and the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes. Annals of Jinnah Sindh Medical University, 48-52.
2009
Journal Article
Primary hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism, alopecia totalis, and müllerian hypoplasia: A clinical study
Zaman, Shaikh Muhammad and Nisar, Mehwish (2009). Primary hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism, alopecia totalis, and müllerian hypoplasia: A clinical study. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 59 (8), 571-573.
2007
Journal Article
Unusual presentation of Addison's disease
Shaikh, Zaman, Umar, Muhammad and Nisar, Mehwish (2007). Unusual presentation of Addison's disease. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 23 (3), 475-478.
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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