Dr Deena Mehjabeen

Position

Casual Research Assistant

Biography

Deena Mehjabeen is a public health researcher with a PhD in Public Health from the Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University. Her doctoral research examined mental health self-care strategies among Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant communities in Australia using a mixed-methods approach.

She works on multicultural health, health equity, and health promotion, focusing on translating evidence into culturally responsive practice. She has experience working as a research assistant on public health research projects in academic and applied settings.

Her research includes mixed-methods and community-engaged approaches, as well as health promotion and equity-focused projects. Her research outputs include peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conference presentations.

Research Interests

• Migrant and refugee mental health
• Health equity and social determinants of health
• Women’s health
• Health promotion and policy translation

Qualifications & Recognition

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health, Western Sydney University
• Master of Global Health (MGH), University of Sydney
• Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Sydney
• Master of Science (MSc) in Microbiology, University of Dhaka
• Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) Leading Lights Shooting Star Award (2021)
• Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship, University of Sydney (2019)

Research & Publications

For a full list of my publications please view my publications page (opens in a new window)

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