Overview
Background
Dr Stephanie Duncombe is a Lecturer at the School of Public Health, University of Queensland. Her research intersects understanding inequalities in physical activity through epidemiological methods and tailored interventions to reduce these inequalities using health promotion frameworks. Stephanie has specific interests in gender inequalities and paediatrics. Stephanie completed her PhD on high-intensity interval training within schools and led an intervention study titled Making a HIIT. She has a multidisciplinary background, including epidemiology, exercise physiology, and health promotion.
Availability
- Dr Stephanie Duncombe is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor, The University of British Columbia
- Masters (Coursework), École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique
- Doctor of Philosophy of Human Movement and Sports Science, The University of Queensland
Works
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2026
Journal Article
Understanding the "how" and "why": A mixed methods process evaluation for the PRO-HIIT intervention
Liu, Yong, Barker, Alan R., Li, Minghui, Adlam, Anna-Lynne R., Duncombe, Stephanie L., Agbaje, Andrew O., Gu, Yaodong, Zhou, Huiyu and Williams, Craig A. (2026). Understanding the "how" and "why": A mixed methods process evaluation for the PRO-HIIT intervention. PLoS One, 21 (6) e0352772, 1-18. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0352772
2026
Journal Article
The effect of co-designed workouts on students' motivation and enjoyment of school-based high-intensity interval training: Findings from Making a HIIT
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Stylianou, Michalis, Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L., Koep, Jodie L., Woodforde, James and Barker, Alan R. (2026). The effect of co-designed workouts on students' motivation and enjoyment of school-based high-intensity interval training: Findings from Making a HIIT. Journal of Sports Sciences, 44 (12), 1594-1607. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2026.2673241
2026
Journal Article
The association between sibling characteristics and young females' physical activity
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Stylianou, Michalis, Woodforde, James, Moss, Katrina M., Tooth, Leigh R. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2026). The association between sibling characteristics and young females' physical activity. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2026.03.023
2026
Journal Article
Parental knowledge, attitudes, and perceived usefulness of Australian screen time guidelines for toddlers and preschoolers
Thomas, George, Lau, Samara, Gomersall, Sjaan, Stylianou, Michalis, Bourke, Matthew, Duncombe, Stephanie L., Vergeer, Ineke, Morawska, Alina, Trost, Stewart, Cairney, John and Biddle, Stuart (2026). Parental knowledge, attitudes, and perceived usefulness of Australian screen time guidelines for toddlers and preschoolers. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 37 (2) e70178, 1-11. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70178
2026
Journal Article
Macroeconomic and social indicators are associated with prevalence and gender inequalities in physical activity among adolescents: a global perspective
Araujo, Raphael H.O., Duncombe, Stephanie L., Werneck, André O., Mielke, Gregore I. and Silva, Danilo R.P. (2026). Macroeconomic and social indicators are associated with prevalence and gender inequalities in physical activity among adolescents: a global perspective. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 1-8. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2025-0491
2026
Journal Article
The digital home in early childhood: classifications of digital landscapes among young Australian children
Thomas, George, Bourke, Matthew, Duncombe, Stephanie L., Pattinson, Cassandra L., Vergeer, Ineke, Biddle, Stuart J.H., Gomersall, Sjaan and Stylianou, Michalis (2026). The digital home in early childhood: classifications of digital landscapes among young Australian children. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 36 (1) 20556365261422013, 38-51. doi: 10.1177/20556365261422013
2026
Book Chapter
Fitness: making a HIIT in physical education through active and autonomy-supportive learning
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R. and Stylianou, Michalis (2026). Fitness: making a HIIT in physical education through active and autonomy-supportive learning. Research-based instruction in physical education and sport: practical applications and methods for educators. (pp. 87-96) edited by Eve Bernstein and Sharon R. Phillips. New York, NY United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003414650-13
2025
Conference Publication
Physical activity environments and behaviours in Outside School Hours Care
Stylianou, Michalis, Woodforde, James, Duncombe, Stephanie, Thomas, George, Lee, Jessica, Hill, Jessica and Gomersall, Sjaan (2025). Physical activity environments and behaviours in Outside School Hours Care. Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity, Newcastle, NSW Australia, 25-27 November 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in sexual and gender minority adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Ross, Megan, Stylianou, Michalis, Simmich, Joshua, Duncombe, Stephanie, Fortnum, Kathryn, Perales Perez, Francisco and Gomersall, Sjaan (2025). Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in sexual and gender minority adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (12), 1478-1494. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0659
2025
Journal Article
Physical activity trajectories and accumulation over adulthood and their associations with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Yu, Ruyi, Duncombe, Stephanie L., Nemoto, Yuta, Araujo, Raphael Ho, Chung, Hsin-Fang and Mielke, Gregore I. (2025). Physical activity trajectories and accumulation over adulthood and their associations with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 59 (17), 1228-1241. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-109122
2025
Conference Publication
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in the LGBTIA+ community: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ross, Megan H., Stylianou, Michalis, Simmich, Joshua L., Duncombe, Stephanie L., Fortnum, K., Perales, F. and Gomersall, Sjaan (2025). Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in the LGBTIA+ community: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Auckland, New Zealand, 11 - 14 June 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Trajectories of physical activity over 21 years and medication costs for chronic diseases: the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.
Nemoto, Yuta, Brown, Wendy J., Duncombe, Stephanie L. and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Trajectories of physical activity over 21 years and medication costs for chronic diseases: the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.. International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Auckland, New Zealand, 11-14 June 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Do barriers, enablers, and support needs for screen use management differ by presence of siblings among Australian parents of young children?
Thomas, George, Duncombe, Stephanie, Gomersall, Sjaan, Morawska, Alina, Vergeer, Ineke and Biddle, Stuart (2025). Do barriers, enablers, and support needs for screen use management differ by presence of siblings among Australian parents of young children?. International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Auckland, New Zealand, 11-14 June 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Can physical activity be banked across mid-adulthood for better physical function? Findings from the HABITAT cohort.
Mielke, Gregore I., Duncombe, Stephanie L., Nemoto, Yuta and Brown, Wendy J. (2025). Can physical activity be banked across mid-adulthood for better physical function? Findings from the HABITAT cohort.. International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Auckland, New Zealand, 11 - 14 June 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Sex Differences in the Play Equipment Found in Australian Children’s Homes
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Moss, Katrina M., Tooth, Leigh R. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2025). Sex Differences in the Play Equipment Found in Australian Children’s Homes. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 34 (5) 15, 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s10826-025-03037-8
2025
Journal Article
Validation and calibration for embedding rating of perceived exertion into high-intensity interval exercise in adolescents: A lab-based study
Liu, Yong, Williams, Craig A., Weston, Kathryn L., Duncombe, Stephanie L., Malik, Adam A. and Barker, Alan R. (2025). Validation and calibration for embedding rating of perceived exertion into high-intensity interval exercise in adolescents: A lab-based study. Pediatric Exercise Science, 37 (1), 11-17. doi: 10.1123/pes.2023-0084
2024
Conference Publication
The association between sibling characteristics and girls’ physical activity levels
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Stylianou, Michalis, Moss, Katrina M., Tooth, Leigh and Mielke, Gregore I. (2024). The association between sibling characteristics and girls’ physical activity levels. Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity, Perth, WA, Australia, 20-22 November 2024.
2024
Conference Publication
Physical activity across the life course and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Yu, Ruyi, Duncombe, Stephanie L., Nemoto, Yuta, Araujo, Raphael H. O., Chung, Hsin-Fang and Mielke, Gregore I. (2024). Physical activity across the life course and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity, Perth, WA, Australia, 20-22 November 2024.
2024
Journal Article
Effectiveness of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention in adolescents: study protocol of the PRO-HIIT cluster randomised controlled trial
Liu, Yong, Barker, Alan R., Adlam, Anna-Lynne R., Li, Minghui, Duncombe, Stephanie L., Agbaje, Andrew O., Gu, Yaodong, Zhou, Huiyu and Williams, Craig A. (2024). Effectiveness of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention in adolescents: study protocol of the PRO-HIIT cluster randomised controlled trial. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 12 1458610, 1-12. doi: 10.3389/fped.2024.1458610
2024
Journal Article
Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R., Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L., Koep, Jodie L., Woodforde, James and Stylianou, Michalis (2024). Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21 (1) 49, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01599-2
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Predicting the Impact of Socio-Economic and Environmental Change on Physical Activity Level and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among Midlife Women in Australia: A Machine Learning Approach
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gregore Iven Mielke
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Doctor Philosophy
How individual and neighbourhood socioeconomic status influence physical activity and cardiovascular outcomes during the transition from midlife to older age
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou, Dr Gregore Iven Mielke
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the optimal doses of physical activity and sedentary behaviour across the lifespan for prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hsin-Fang Chung, Dr Gregore Iven Mielke
Media
Enquiries
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- high-intensity interval training
- physical activity in children
- school-based health promotion
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