Sophie Kedzior
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
Adelaide Medical School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
I am currently undertaking a PhD in Medicine under the supervision of Associate Professor Alice Rumbold, Dr. Zohra Lassi, and Professor Vivienne Moore. The title of my PhD is "Beyond Biomedical Conceptualisations: Social connectedness and positive relationships as protective factors for Adolescent Reproductive Health and Wellbeing". I am a member of the Lifecourse and Intergenerational Health Group, Robinson Research Institute.
The focus of my research is on positive and holistic approaches to adolescent sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing, expanding beyond biological markers of reproductive health to include emotional and social outcomes such as the influence of interpersonal relationships. I also have an interest in health equity, especially related to reproductive health services (such as IVF) and reproductive autonomy with a specific interest in gender equality and sexual consent.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2017 - ongoing Research Officer Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2018 University of Adelaide Australia PhD in Medicine 2016 - 2016 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Health Sciences (Hons) 1st Class Honours 2012 - 2015 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Health Sciences -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2022 Kedzior, S. G. E., Calabretto, H., Drummond, H., Oswald, T. K., Lassi, Z. S., Moore, V. M., & Rumbold, A. (2022). Student perspectives on a state-wide relationships and sexual health programme in South Australian schools, 2006–2017. Sex Education, 22(4), 465-480.
Scopus1 WoS12021 Oswald, T. K., Rumbold, A. R., Kedzior, S. G. E., Kohler, M., & Moore, V. M. (2021). Mental Health of Young Australians during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Roles of Employment Precarity, Screen Time, and Contact with Nature. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(11), 5630.
Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC22021 Lassi, Z. S., Kedzior, S. G. E., Tariq, W., Jadoon, Y., Das, J. K., & Bhutta, Z. A. (2021). Effects of preconception care and periconception interventions on maternal nutritional status and birth outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 17(2), 119 pages.
2020 Kedzior, S., Lassi, Z., Oswald, T. K., Moore, V., Marino, J., & Rumbold, A. (2020). A Systematic review of school-based programs to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health: considering the role of social connectedness. Adolescent Research Review, 5(3), 1-29.
WoS22020 Oswald, T. K., Rumbold, A., Kedzior, S., & Moore, V. (2020). Psychological impacts of “screen time” and “green time” for children and adolescents: A systematic scoping review. PLOS ONE, 15(9), e0237725.
Scopus48 WoS43 Europe PMC172020 Lassi, Z., Kedzior, S., Das, J. K., & Bhutta, Z. A. (2020). Effects of preconception care and peri-conception interventions on maternal nutritional status and birth outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Nutrients, 12(3), 1-35.
Scopus9 WoS9 Europe PMC42019 Kedzior, S., Bianco-Miotto, T., Breen, J., Diener, K. R., Donnelley, M. W., Dunning, K. R., . . . Rumbold, A. R. (2019). It takes a community to conceive: an analysis of the scope, nature and accuracy of online sources of health information for couples trying to conceive. Reproductive Biomedicine and Society Online, 9, 48-63.
Scopus5 Europe PMC52019 Lassi, Z. S., Kedzior, S. G., & Bhutta, Z. A. (2019). Community-based maternal and newborn educational care packages for improving neonatal health and survival in low- and middle-income countries.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2019(11), 152 pages.
Scopus14 WoS17 Europe PMC112019 Lassi, Z. S., Kedzior, S. G. E., Das, J. K., & Bhutta, Z. A. (2019). PROTOCOL: Effects of preconception care and periconception interventions on maternal nutritional status and birth outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 15(1-2).
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Teaching Assistant - Reproductive Health Matters
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2018 - ongoing Member Australian Association for Adolescent Health Australia 2018 - ongoing Member Public Health Association of Australia Australia -
Community Engagement
Date Title Engagement Type Institution Country 2018 - 2018 Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo Public Community Engagement Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide -
Presentation
Date Topic Presented at Institution Country 2019 - 2019 Promoting connectedness among adolescents to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes: a Systematic Review 2019 National Youth Health Conference Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide 2019 - ongoing Promoting connectedness among adolescents to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes: a Systematic Review Academy of Child and Health Conference 2019 2017 - 2017 Availability and accuracy of online resources for couples trying to conceive: How to communicate conception and fertility messages effectively Robinson Research Institute's Symposium 2017 Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide Australia
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