Ms Anna Fragkoudi
Grant-Funded Research Fellow
School of Medicine
College of Health
I am a mixed-methods public health researcher with a midwifery background. I have experience in women's health research with a focus on the reproductive health of people who live with non-communicable diseases.
I completed my PhD at the Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, for which I was awarded the Adelaide Scholarship International. My PhD is focused on people of reproductive age who live with multiple sclerosis and plan to start or enlarge their families or prevent a pregnancy.
I am affiliated with two CREs, (i.e., SPHERE and HiPPP), an active member in conference committees, and past president of the Health Science Postgraduate Association within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide.
Outline of experience and background knowledge on reproductive health topics
Reproductive health
• Endometriosis
• Family planning
• Epidemiological, clinical and social aspects of reproduction
• Antenatal, labour, birthing, postnatal and special care nursery
• Support, care and advice to women before, during and after childbirth
• Physiology of female reproduction, fertility, infertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding
• Chronic disease and reproductive decisions
• Pharmacological agents and reproductive decisions
Reproductive management
• Health care pathways to manage sexual and reproductive health in people of reproductive age
• Interdisciplinary approaches i.e., linking primary healthcare to specialist care
• Utilisation of resources to support reproductive-age individuals, via family planning organisations (across Australia)
• Reproductive and sexual health for culturally diverse individuals (CALD)
Outline of experience and background knowledge on research methodologies
Qualitative interest
• Phenomenology
• Developing interview guides
• Conducting interviews (one-on-one and focus groups)
• Transcribing recorded interviews
• Using NVivo software
• Analysing qualitative data
o Thematic analysis
o Content analysis
• Use of appropriate checklists (e.g., COREQ)
Quantitative
• Designing surveys (REDCap, Qualtrics, Survey Monkey)
• Using STATA statistical software (descriptive statistics)
• Use of appropriate checklists (e.g., STROBE)
Mixed-Methods
• Designing mixed-methods studies (exploratory and explanatory sequential designs)
• Triangulation (credibility, consistency and completeness)
• Use of appropriate checklists (e.g., MMAT)
Literature reviews
• Qualitative systematic reviews (meta-aggregation)
• Scoping reviews
• Systematic reviews
• Using SUMARI, Covidence
• Use of appropriate checklists (e.g., PRISMA)
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Project Manager | University of Adelaide |
| 2025 - ongoing | Casual Academic | University of Adelaide |
| 2025 - ongoing | Research Officer | University of Adelaide |
| 2024 - 2025 | HDR Liaison Officer | University of Adelaide |
| 2024 - ongoing | Research Assistant | University of Adelaide |
| 2022 - 2024 | Research Assistant | Monash University |
| 2022 - 2022 | Research Assistant | South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute |
| 2022 - ongoing | Associate Supervisor | The University of Adelaide |
| 2019 - 2020 | Research Officer | Monash University |
| 2017 - 2017 | Research Officer | Outcome Health |
| 2016 - 2017 | Research Assistant | La Trobe University |
| 2013 - 2014 | Investors' Services Consultant | Centuria |
| 2011 - 2013 | Midwife | Agios Dimitrios Private Hospital, Xanthi |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| German | Can read, speak and understand spoken |
| Greek, Modern (1453-) | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2024 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy |
| 2014 - 2017 | La Trobe University | Australia | Master of Applied Science |
| 2013 - 2014 | Lonsdale Institute | Australia | Diploma of Business |
| Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki | Greece | Midwifery |
| Date | Title | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2024 | Doctor of Philosophy | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Stern, C., Pollock, D., Barker, T., Holland, G. M., Hasanoff, S., Shrestha, N., . . . Munn, Z. (2026). Protocol for the Development of The Australian Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Guideline. Clinical and Public Health Guidelines, 3(1). |
| 2025 | Avery, J. C., Fragkoudi, A., Deslandes, A., Nelson, S. M., Henry, L., Bhardwaj, A., . . . Pai, H. (2025). Global trends in the uptake of specialist diagnostic ultrasound and MRI scans for endometriosis: An international cross-sectional survey. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 14 pages. |
| 2024 | Fragkoudi, A., Rumbold, A. R., Hall, K. A., Lechner-Scott, J., Ilomäki, J., & Grzeskowiak, L. E. (2024). Sex differences in use of potentially teratogenic disease modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis and degree of hormonal contraception overlap in women between 2007-2021: An Australian population-based study.. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 92(105937), 105937-1-105937-6. |
| 2024 | Fragkoudi, A., Rumbold, A. R., Burke, T., & Grzeskowiak, L. E. (2024). "A qualitative study of multiple sclerosis specialists' experiences and perspectives in managing family planning in people with multiple sclerosis". Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 82, 105409-1-105409-8. |
| 2023 | Fragkoudi, A., Rumbold Alice, R., & Grzeskowiak Luke, E. (2023). Family planning and multiple sclerosis: A qualitative study of patient experiences to understand information needs and promote informed decision-making. Patient Education and Counseling, 110, 107673-1-107673-8. Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC8 |
| 2022 | Russell, G., Westbury, S., Clifford, S., Sturgiss, E., Fragkoudi, A., Macindoe, R., . . . Scott, C. (2022). Improving access for the vulnerable: a mixed-methods feasibility study of a pop-up model of care in south-eastern Melbourne, Australia. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 28(2), 143-150. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2021 | Abstracts of the Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care (AAAPC) Annual Research Conference, 12–13 August 2021 (2021). Australian Journal of Primary Health, 27(4), iii-lviii. |
| 2020 | Abstracts of the Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care (AAAPC) Annual Research Conference, 14–15 August 2020 (2020). Australian Journal of Primary Health, 26(4), iii. Europe PMC2 |
| 2019 | Pearce, C., McLeod, A., Patrick, J., Ferrigi, J., Bainbridge, M. M., Rinehart, N., & Fragkoudi, A. (2019). Coding and classifying GP data: The POLAR project. BMJ Health and Care Informatics, 26(1), 6 pages. Scopus28 WoS27 Europe PMC25 |
| 2019 | Pearce, C., McLeod, A., Rinehart, N., Patrick, J., Fragkoudi, A., Ferrigi, J., . . . Shearer, M. (2019). POLAR Diversion: Using general practice data to calculate risk of emergency department presentation at the time of consultation. Applied Clinical Informatics, 10(1), 151-157. Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC7 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Fragkoudi, A., Rumbold, A., Hall, K., Lechner-Scott, J., Ilomaki, J., & Grzeskowiak, L. (2023). Multiple sclerosis and potential teratogenic disease-modifying therapies: Examining sex differences and hormonal contraceptive overlap in an Australian population-based study. In MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL Vol. 29 (pp. 978). ITALY, Milan: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD. |
| 2021 | Fragkoudi, A., Rumbold, A., & Grzeskowiak, L. (2021). FAMS: Family planning and Multiple Sclerosis: identifying practices and unmet information needs of people with MS. In AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH Vol. 27 (pp. XIV). CSIRO PUBLISHING. |
| 2020 | Russell, G., Sturgiss, L., Fragkoudi, A., Clifford, S., & Westbury, S. (2020). Bringing care to those in need: translating a 'Pop-Up' Health and Social Support Intervention to vulnerable communities in South-East Melbourne. In AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH Vol. 26 (pp. XLV). CSIRO PUBLISHING. |
| 2015 | Fragkoudi, A., Small, R., Jones, L., & Newton, M. (2015). Women's experience based on a hormonal/emotional model of labour. In WOMEN AND BIRTH Vol. 28 (pp. S46). ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV. DOI |
2025, Country Health SA, PHN
2020, Adelaide Scholarship International (ASI), The University of Adelaide
2014, La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (LTUPS), La Trobe University
2014, La Trobe University Full Fee Research Scholarship (LTUFFRS), La Trobe University
Mar 2022 - current, Associate Supervisor, The University of Adelaide
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | External Supervisor | Assessing and Understanding the Impact of an Endometriosis Diagnosis in Young People | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Rachel Eleanor Hosking |
| 2025 | External Supervisor | Analysing the role of Artificial Intelligence assisted diagnostic imaging | Master of Philosophy (Medical Science) | Master | Part Time | Misha Richards |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Co-Supervisor | Analysing the role of Artificial Intelligence assisted diagnostic imaging | University of Adelaide | - | Master | Part Time | Misha Richards |
| 2024 - ongoing | Co-Supervisor | Comparing Dietary, Lifestyle and Behavioural interventions to Standard Care for Preconception Nutrition Health in adolescents and young adults aged 10-24 years old. | University of Adelaide | - | Honours | - | Shehwar Mehar |
| 2024 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Reproductive Health and Non- Communicable Diseases | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Alexandra Bartosewicz |
| 2024 - 2024 | Principal Supervisor | Reproductive Health and Non- Communicable Diseases | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Ali Sarwary |
| 2024 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Reproductive Health and Non- Communicable Diseases | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Dona Totawatte |
| 2024 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Reproductive Health and Non- Communicable Diseases | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Eleanor Heidrich |
| 2024 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Reproductive Health and Non- Communicable Diseases | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Farwa Safdari |
| 2023 - 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Family Planning and Multiple Sclerosis | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Pamala Achul |
| 2023 - 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Family Planning and Multiple Sclerosis | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Arozu Rahemi |
| 2023 - 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Family Planning and Multiple Sclerosis | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Iram Malik |
| 2023 - 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Family Planning and Multiple Sclerosis | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Isabella Trimboli |
| 2022 - 2022 | Principal Supervisor | Family Planning and Multiple Sclerosis | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Amina Hanifi |
| 2022 - 2022 | Principal Supervisor | Family Planning and Multiple Sclerosis | University of Adelaide | Research Placement | Other | Full Time | Ellie Vivlios |
| 2022 - 2022 | Principal Supervisor | Family Planning and Multiple Sclerosis | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | - | Harry Bullen |
| 2022 - 2022 | Principal Supervisor | Family Planning and Multiple Sclerosis | University of Adelaide | Research Placements | Other | Full Time | Alena Zimmermann |
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