Research Interests
Culture, Gender, Sexuality Fertility Maternal Health Obstetrics and Gynaecology Public HealthMiss Negin Mirzaei Damabi
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Public Health
College of Health
I am a dedicated Public Health Researcher, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Midwifery. At present, I am pursuing a PhD in Public Health, under the guidance of Dr. Zohra Lassi, Dr. Jodie Avery, and Dr. Mumtaz Begum. My research is centered around addressing sexual health disparities within marginalized populations.
My academic journey boasts a robust track record in women's health, complemented by comprehensive expertise in clinical and translational research within the domain of maternal and reproductive health. My commitment to advancing knowledge in this critical field is underscored by my significant contributions, including several publications in esteemed peer-reviewed journals, as well as the authorship of a book.
I am resolute in my aspiration to make a meaningful impact on sexual health outcomes among marginalized communities, leveraging my multidisciplinary background and research acumen to drive positive change.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Research assistant | Women’s and Children’s Hospital |
| 2022 - ongoing | Doctor of philosophy | University of Adelaide |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Persian | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - 2021 | Tarbiat Modares University | Iran | Master of science |
| 2014 - 2018 | Kashan University of Medical Sciences | Iran | Bachelor of science |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Damabi, N. M., Castleton, P., McAteer, B., & Lassi, Z. S. (2026). Lessons Learned from Exploring Sexual Health Among Migrant and Refugee Women and Men in South Australia. Healthcare, 14(8), 1065-1-1065-17. |
| 2025 | Padhani, Z. A., Rahim, K. A., Avery, J. C., Tessema, G. A., Castleton, P., Nisa, S., . . . Lassi, Z. S. (2025). Preconception care interventions among adolescents and young adults to prevent adverse maternal, perinatal and child health outcomes: An evidence gap map. Public Health, 239, 37-47. |
| 2025 | Maheen, H., Damabi, N. M., & Lassi, Z. S. (2025). Improving engagement with sexual and reproductive health services among young African migrants in Australia.. Sex Health, 22(2), 9 pages. Scopus1 |
| 2025 | Lassi, Z. S., Damabi, N. M., Begum, M., Avery, J. C., & Meherali, S. (2025). Breaking the silence: Addressing sexual health challenges among migrant and refugee women.. Women's Health, 21, 1-4. Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2025 | Castleton, P., Chaudhry, A. S., Damabi, N., Meherali, S., & Lassi, Z. S. (2025). Crossing Borders: SRH Challenges Among Immigrant and Minority Adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22(7), 1101-1-1101-16. Scopus1 |
| 2025 | Willison, N., Behnia-Willison, F., Aryan, P., Padhani, Z. A., Mirzaei Damabi, N., Nguyen, T., . . . Abbott, D. (2025). Application of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Gynaecologic Disorders: A Scoping Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(16), 5832-1-5832-20. Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Mirzaei Damabi, N., Avery, J. C., Begum, M., Meherali, S., & Lassi, Z. S. (2025). Redefining intimacy: a qualitative study on sexual function experiences and perspectives among migrant and refugee women in South Australia.. International Journal for Equity in Health, 24(1), 228-1-228-16. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2025 | Castleton, P., Damabi, N. M., Begum, M., Mengesha, Z., & Lassi, Z. S. (2025). The influence of gender norms on post-migration men's sexual and reproductive health: A scoping review. Plos One, 20(8 August), 22 pages. Scopus2 WoS3 |
| 2025 | Mirzaei Damabi, N., Castleton, P., Mengesha, Z., Munn, Z., Begum, M., Avery, J., . . . Lassi, Z. (2025). Sexual and reproductive health policies for migrant, immigrant and refugee populations in select high-income countries: a policy analysis protocol. BMJ Open, 15(12), e107994-1-e107994-9. |
| 2024 | Mirzaei Damabi, N., Begum, M., Avery, J. C., Padhani, Z. A., & Lassi, Z. S. (2024). Unveiling silenced narratives: a scoping review on sexual function challenges in migrant and refugee women. Sexual Medicine Reviews, 12(3), 288-298. Scopus9 WoS9 Europe PMC7 |
| 2022 | Ashrafi, M., Jahangiri, N., Jahanian Sadatmahalleh, S., Mirzaei, N., Gharagozloo Hesari, N., Rostami, F., . . . Zeinaloo, M. (2022). Does prevalence of sexual dysfunction differ among the most common causes of infertility? A cross-sectional study. BMC WOMENS HEALTH, 22(1), 8 pages. WoS14 Europe PMC10 |
| 2022 | Mirzaei, N., Sadatmahalleh, S. J., Rouholamin, S., & Nasiri, M. (2022). A randomized trial assessing the efficacy of Silymarin on endometrioma-related manifestations. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12(1), 10 pages. WoS16 Europe PMC12 |
| 2022 | Yarjanli, M., Sadatmahalleh, S. J., Mirzaei, N., & Azarbajani, K. (2022). Female sexual function in different phenotypes of polycystic ovarian syndrome: a comparative cross-sectional study. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12(1), 8 pages. WoS4 Europe PMC4 |
| 2021 | Fatemeh, B., Shahideh, J. S., & Negin, M. (2021). Health related quality of life and psychological parameters in different polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes: a comparative cross-sectional study. JOURNAL OF OVARIAN RESEARCH, 14(1), 9 pages. WoS21 Europe PMC11 |
| 2021 | Ashrafi, M., Sadatmahalleh, S. J., Mirzaei, N., Jahangiri, N., Youseflu, S., & Nasiri, M. (2021). Comparison of various aspects of women's lives between infertile and women with and without tubal ligation: a comparative cross-sectional study. BMC WOMENS HEALTH, 21(1), 10 pages. WoS3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2021 | Mirzaei, N., Sadatmahalleh, S. J., Khomami, M. B., Moini, A., & Kazemnejad, A. (2021). Sexual function, mental health, and quality of life under strain of COVID-19 pandemic in Iranian pregnant and lactating women: a comparative cross-sectional study. HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES, 19(1), 8 pages. WoS30 Europe PMC23 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Damabi, N. M., Begum, M., Avery, J., Padhani, Z. A., Meherali, S., & Lassi, Z. (2025). LIFTING THE VEIL ON A TABOO TOPIC: SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN MIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN VERSUS AUSTRALIAN-BORN COUNTERPARTS - A NATIONAL SURVEY. In JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE Vol. 22 (pp. 1 page). OXFORD UNIV PRESS. DOI |
Project and Research Grants
- The Neville Derrington Hicks PhD Scholarship in Public Health – December 2025 – AUD $5000
- Young Investigator Award for Outstanding Research and Oral presentation – 1st Western Pacific Regional Preconception Health Network Conference – Nov 2025
- SYPPH Professional Development Grant – Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) – September 2025 – AUD $1000
- Women’s Health Special Interest Group Best Publication Award – Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) – August 2025
- School of Public Health Publication Fund – University of Adelaide – August 2025 – AUD $3895
- Innovation Grant, Women and Children's Health Research Institute (CI), University of Alberta, Canada – 2025 – AUD $60,000
- Women’s Sexual Health Research Grant (PI), International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), USA – 2024 – USD $7,000
- EMCR Funded Award (CIB), Women’s Health Research, Translation, and Impact Network, Australia – 2023 – AUD $10,000
- Ian Wilson Liberal Foundation Research Supplementary Scholarship, University of Adelaide – May 2025 – AUD $10,000
Travel and Conference Grants
- Women Deliver 2026 Scholarship Program – October 2025
- 2025 Konrad Jamrozik Student Scholarship – Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) – September 2025 – AUD $500
- International Health SIG Scholarship – Public Health Association of Australia – August 2025 – AUD $1500
- Dr Stranks Travelling Fellowship, University of Adelaide – May 2025 – AUD $3,500
- International Travel Grant, Robinson Research Institute (RRI), University of Adelaide – March 2025 – AUD $2,000
- Adelaide Graduate Research School Travel Grant, University of Adelaide – March 2025 – AUD $3,000
- Health Promotion SIG Conference Travel Award, Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) – March 2025 – AUD $1,000
- Travel and Development Grant (Round 1), Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA) – February 2025 – AUD $1,500
- Hans‑Jürgen and Marianne Ohff Research Grant – 2024 – AUD $4,000
- Youth Program Scholarship, Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) – 2024 – Non‑monetary recognition
- International Travel Grant, RRI, University of Adelaide – 2024 – AUD $2,000
- International HDR Travel/Research Support Award, Adelaide Medical School – 2023 – AUD $4,000
- Postgraduate Conference Award (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion SIG), PHAA – 2023 – AUD $500
- National Travel Grant, RRI, University of Adelaide – 2023 – AUD $1,000
Scholarships
- Ian Wilson Liberal Foundation Research Supplementary Scholarship, University of Adelaide – May 2025 – AUD $10,000
- University of Adelaide Research Scholarship – 2022–Ongoing – AUD $85,000 annually
- Full Government Scholarship (Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees) – 2014 and 2017 – Full tuition and stipend
| Date | Topic | Location | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - ongoing | Grant application and presentation | Women and Children Hospital | Mahsa Gholizadeh Moghaddam |
| 2025 - ongoing | Grant application and presentation | Women and Children Hospital | Nipunika Hansamali Wickramaarachchi |
| 2025 - ongoing | Phd | Adelaide University | Hirusheekesan Selvanesan |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | Health in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum (HiPP) | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | The Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) | United States |
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | Mid- Career Researcher Collective (EMCR) | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), | Australia |
| 2022 - ongoing | Member | Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA) | Australia |
| Date | Engagement Type | Partner Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2025 | Collaboration | Australian Academy of Science |
| 2023 - 2024 | Collaboration | FBW Gynaecology Plus |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - ongoing | Sexual Function in marginalised communitites | 51st Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research | International Academy of Sex Research | United States |
| 2025 - ongoing | Sexual function and its challenges | 1st Western Pacific Regional Preconception Health Network Conference, | Monash University | Malaysia |
| 2025 - ongoing | sexual and reproductive health | Australian Public Health Conference in Wollongong | Australian Public Health Conference | Australia |
| 2025 - ongoing | National survey on the prevalence sexual dysfunction | Society for Epidemiologic Research | Society for Epidemiologic Research | United States |
| 2024 - ongoing | Evidence synthesis in women's health | Global Evidence Summit | Cochrane | Czech Republic |
| 2024 - ongoing | Sexual Health | 50th Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research | International Academy of Sex Research | Germany |
| 2023 - 2023 | Sexual Function in Women from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds," | Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) Europe Congress | International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) | Malta |
| 2023 - 2023 | A Scoping Review on Sexual Function in Migrant Women | Australian Public Health Conference 2023 | Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) | Australia |
| 2023 - 2023 | Sexual health disparities in marginalized population | Robinson Research Institute symposium 2023 | Robinson Research Institute | Australia |
| 2023 - 2023 | Missing Puzzle Piece: A Scoping Review on Sexual Function in Migrant Women | Florey Postgraduate Research Conference | University of Adelaide, Adelaide | Australia |
| 2023 - 2023 | Sexual Function in Migrant and Refugee Women | Science on the Swan 2023 | Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) | Australia |
Connect With Me
External Profiles
