PhD Confirmation Seminar - Donya Eghrari

Supervisors: A/Prof Lucio Naccarella, Evaluation and Implementation Science Unit, Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne; Prof Anna Ziersch, College of Medicine and Public Health, Migrant and Refugee Research Network (MARRNet), Flinders University

Abstract: Reproductive health outcomes for Afghan women can be influenced by many factors before and after settlement as refugees. There is limited evidence around the availability and accessibility of culturally appropriate reproductive information and services in Victoria. Little is known about women’s knowledge, preferences, and skills in making reproductive health decisions and in navigating services. Healthcare professionals, settlement services and many stakeholders play a key role, yet their perspectives are not well documented. This research aims to identify gaps in evidence and practice, and offer recommendations, to improve outcomes for women.

Bio: Donya is PhD Candidate at the Centre for Health Policy, supported by a University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship. She is interested in maternal and child health, and improving health outcomes for families settling as refugees, through an equity, justice, and human rights lens. She is passionate about interprofessional curriculum co-design and research. Donya has a Bachelor of Optometry and a Master of Public Health from the University of Melbourne, and works at the Collaborative Practice Centre, MDHS.

Location: Room 515, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton

Zoom: https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/85488658854?pwd=xjvf2jMttExvcdLoiyunAFiElKCuWb.1

Password: 732769