Research Interests
Culture, Gender, Sexuality Fertility Maternal Health Obstetrics and Gynaecology Public HealthMiss Negin Mirzaei Damabi
PhD Students
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. Scopus1 WoS1 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC2 |
| 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. Scopus8 WoS8 Europe PMC4 |
| 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. WoS10 Europe PMC8 |
| 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. WoS13 Europe PMC8 |
| 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. WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 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. WoS17 Europe PMC9 |
| 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. WoS29 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 |
ISSWSH Scholars in Women’s Sexual Health Research Grant - February 2024
Women’s Health Research, Translation and Impact Network EMCR Funded Award 2023 - October 2023
The University of Adelaide: Adelaide Medical School 2023, HDR Internation Travel/Research Support Awards - October 2023
Public Health Association of Australia: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Special Interest Group Postgraduate Scholarship - August 2023
Robinson Research Institute: National Travel Grant - May 2023
The University of Adelaide: Postgraduate Research Scholarship - October 2022
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2024 | Collaboration | FBW Gynaecology Plus |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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