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Mehwish Nisar
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# Mehwish Nisar

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/40409
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/17360

Dr

# Mehwish Nisar

Email:
:   [mehwish.nisar@uq.edu.au](mailto:mehwish.nisar@uq.edu.au)

## Positions

Affiliate of University of Queensland Centre for Hearing Research (CHEAR)
:   Centre for Hearing Research
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

## Overview

### Background

Dr. Mehwish Nisar is a medical doctor, researcher, and academic whose work spans clinical practice, public health research, and higher education. Her research expertise lies in mixed-methods investigations of chronic diseases and their complications. She is especially focused on promoting appropriate and equitable healthcare access among diverse and underserved populations.

Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, she spearheads initiatives that integrate mixed-methods research, co-design principles, implementation science, and *consumer and community involvement in research* to enhance health outcomes for CALD communities living with hearing loss. She is a committee member of the [IH SIG](https://www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/About/SIGs/International-Health.aspx), Public Health Australia.

As an Academic at UQ, Dr. Nisar leverages more than ten years of teaching experience gained across medical schools and tertiary institutions in Australia and internationally. Her dedication to high-quality university education is formally acknowledged through her recognition as an *Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)*.

Central to Dr. Nisar's professional mission is the pursuit of *health equity* through culturally responsive, evidence-informed strategies. She offers comprehensive skills in research methodology, qualitative and quantitative analysis, knowledge translation, and fostering collaborative relationships with community-based organisations.

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### Availability

Dr Mehwish Nisar is:
:   Available for supervision
:   Media expert

### Fields of research

[Biomedical and Clinical Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4760)
[Language, Communication and Culture](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4757)

### Qualifications

- Professional Doctorate of Medicine Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy of Public Health, The University of Queensland

### Research interests

- #### Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) population Health

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- #### Equity in Healthcare Acess

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- #### Consumer and community engagement in research

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- #### Diabetes and other chronic diseases

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- #### Physical activity

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- #### Healthcare translation and interpretation

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### Research impacts

**Recent Awards**

- 2024: Consumer and Community Involvement in Research, Faculty Award, UQ
- 2024: Sig Soli Scholarship (IHCON 2024)
- 2023: Health Promotion SIG Early Career Award, Public Health Association Australia
- 2022: People’s Choice Award, Postgraduate Research Conference, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences
- 2020: People’s Choice Award, Postgraduate Research Conference, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

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## Works

[Search Professor Mehwish Nisar’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/6532389)

[All
(51)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/40409/all)
[Journal Article
(24)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/40409/4748)
[Other Outputs
(10)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/40409/4749)
[Conference Publication
(17)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/40409/4751)

2025

Journal Article

##### Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding diabetes-related hearing loss among providers and patients: a scoping review

Nisar, Mehwish, Ahmed, Muhammad Waqas Nisar, Rajagopal, Anjana, Ahmed, Beenish Nisar and Lassi, Zohra S. (2025). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding diabetes-related hearing loss among providers and patients: a scoping review. Healthcare, 13 (23) 3025, 3025. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13233025

[Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding diabetes-related hearing loss among providers and patients: a scoping review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5182a95)

2025

Other Outputs

##### Australia needs doctors – so why are hundreds of qualified international physicians unable to work?

Nisar, Mehwish (2025, 11 27). Australia needs doctors – so why are hundreds of qualified international physicians unable to work? UQ News

[Australia needs doctors – so why are hundreds of qualified international physicians unable to work?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9ca9f3e)

2025

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##### Australia needs doctors – here’s how to cut the red tape blocking qualified international physicians

Nisar, Mehwish (2025, 11 25). Australia needs doctors – here’s how to cut the red tape blocking qualified international physicians The Australian

[Australia needs doctors – here’s how to cut the red tape blocking qualified international physicians](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:bce704c)

2025

Journal Article

##### Challenges and strategies for international medical graduates in registration and integration into the Australian healthcare system: a systematic scoping review

Li, Wen, Nisar, Mehwish, Gillies, Robyn M, McGrail, Matthew and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Challenges and strategies for international medical graduates in registration and integration into the Australian healthcare system: a systematic scoping review. Australian health review, 49 (6) AH25210. doi: 10.1071/ah25210

[Challenges and strategies for international medical graduates in registration and integration into the Australian healthcare system: a systematic scoping review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8128b34)

2025

Conference Publication

##### Working with spoken language interpreters: strengthening clinician-interpreter collaboration for equitable hearing care 

Nisar, Mehwish, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Orlando, Marc, Scarinci, Nerina, Newall, John, Harris-Roxas, Ben, Hickson, Louise and Dawes, Piers (2025). Working with spoken language interpreters: strengthening clinician-interpreter collaboration for equitable hearing care . National Multicultural Health and Wellbeing Conference 2025, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 11-12 November 2025.

[Working with spoken language interpreters: strengthening clinician-interpreter collaboration for equitable hearing care ](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:43d2767)

2025

Conference Publication

##### What gets measured in CALD oral health interventions? A RE-AIM approach

Awadh, I., Ha, D., Boyd, R., Khan, A., Ball, L., Nisar, M. and Zafar, S. (2025). What gets measured in CALD oral health interventions? A RE-AIM approach. DHSV Public Oral Health Conference 2025, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 31 October 2025.

[What gets measured in CALD oral health interventions? A RE-AIM approach](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0d537bb)

2025

Journal Article

##### Who stays on track? Investigating compliance with 24-hour movement Behaviours guidelines and its associated factors across childhood and adolescence in Australia

Hossian, Mosharop, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Nisar, Mehwish and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Who stays on track? Investigating compliance with 24-hour movement Behaviours guidelines and its associated factors across childhood and adolescence in Australia. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2025.09.017

[Who stays on track? Investigating compliance with 24-hour movement Behaviours guidelines and its associated factors across childhood and adolescence in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:29d6ae3)

2025

Journal Article

##### Diabetes and hearing loss: A call to action for early detection and prevention

Nisar, Mehwish and Dawes, Piers (2025). Diabetes and hearing loss: A call to action for early detection and prevention. Australian Journal of General Practice, 54 (10), 747-749. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-11-24-7474

[Diabetes and hearing loss: A call to action for early detection and prevention](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:649bf1c)

2025

Journal Article

##### Factors influencing the use of hearing services by diverse ethnic communities in Australia

Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Furze, Cailyn, Nisar, Mehwish, Waite, Monique, Scarinci, Nerina, Newall, John, Hickson, Louise, Armitage, Christopher J., Ching, Teresa Y. C. and Dawes, Piers (2025). Factors influencing the use of hearing services by diverse ethnic communities in Australia. Ear and Hearing. doi: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001734

[Factors influencing the use of hearing services by diverse ethnic communities in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:95d0006)

2025

Journal Article

##### Global research on 24-hour movement behaviours guidelines in children and adolescents: a systematic review

Hossian, Mosharop, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Nisar, Mehwish, Tremblay, Mark S. and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Global research on 24-hour movement behaviours guidelines in children and adolescents: a systematic review. The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 22 (1) 108, 1-18. doi: 10.1186/s12966-025-01809-5

[Global research on 24-hour movement behaviours guidelines in children and adolescents: a systematic review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1197a78)

2025

Conference Publication

##### Strengthening Oral Health in Diverse Families: A Systematic Review Using the Lens of the RE-AIM Framework

Awadh, I., Ha, D., Boyd, R., Khan, A., Ball, L., Nisar, M. and Zafar, S. (2025). Strengthening Oral Health in Diverse Families: A Systematic Review Using the Lens of the RE-AIM Framework. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25 July 2025.

[Strengthening Oral Health in Diverse Families: A Systematic Review Using the Lens of the RE-AIM Framework](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0178c9a)

2025

Journal Article

##### What does culturally responsive hearing care look like? The views of service users, clinicians, and researchers

Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Nisar, Mehwish, Furze, Cailyn, Scarinci, Nerina, Newall, John, Hickson, Louise, Timmer, Barbra, Armitage, Christopher J. and Dawes, Piers (2025). What does culturally responsive hearing care look like? The views of service users, clinicians, and researchers. Ear and Hearing, 46 (6) 10.1097/AUD.0000000000001686, 1479-1489. doi: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001686

[What does culturally responsive hearing care look like? The views of service users, clinicians, and researchers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0477ce3)

2025

Other Outputs

##### Cultural competence needed to build equitable health care

Nisar, Mehwish (2025, 04 17). Cultural competence needed to build equitable health care Intouch Public Health

[Cultural competence needed to build equitable health care](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:32a218a)

2025

Journal Article

##### Twenty Four-Hour Movement Behaviours Research Among Australian Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review

Hossian, Mosharop, Nisar, Mehwish, Iven Mielke, Gregore and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Twenty Four-Hour Movement Behaviours Research Among Australian Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 36 (2) e70021, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70021

[Twenty Four-Hour Movement Behaviours Research Among Australian Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f90d586)

2025

Journal Article

##### Exploring healthcare access challenges among South Asian migrants in Australia: a mixed-method study

Nisar, Mehwish, Costa, Nathalia, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Exploring healthcare access challenges among South Asian migrants in Australia: a mixed-method study. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 36 (2) e70008, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70008

[Exploring healthcare access challenges among South Asian migrants in Australia: a mixed-method study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:197778f)

2025

Conference Publication

##### Evaluating colorism in hearing aid and cochlear implant design in the United States market: a 20-year longitudinal analysis

Kirjava, Shade Avery, Faulkner, Sam, Raab, Clara and Nisar, Mehwish (2025). Evaluating colorism in hearing aid and cochlear implant design in the United States market: a 20-year longitudinal analysis. American Academy of Audiology Conference, New Orleans, LO USA, 26-29 March 2025.

[Evaluating colorism in hearing aid and cochlear implant design in the United States market: a 20-year longitudinal analysis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:48f1fdb)

2025

Other Outputs

##### Uncovering the hidden challenges of healthcare for South Asian Australians

Nisar, Mehwish (2025, 03 11). Uncovering the hidden challenges of healthcare for South Asian Australians School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences news

[Uncovering the hidden challenges of healthcare for South Asian Australians](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5f355c1)

2025

Conference Publication

##### Engagement with Interpreters to Improve Hearing Health Equity in Audiology Clinics

Nisar, Mehwish, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Orlando, Marc, Kruger, Jan-Louis, Scarinci, Nerina, Newall, John and Dawes, Piers (2025). Engagement with Interpreters to Improve Hearing Health Equity in Audiology Clinics. Global Conference on Migration and Health Equity, Sydney, NSW Australia, 30-31 January 2025.

[Engagement with Interpreters to Improve Hearing Health Equity in Audiology Clinics](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a225444)

2025

Conference Publication

##### Exploring healthcare access challenges among South Asian migrants in Australia: A mixed-method study

Nisar, Mehwish, Costa, Nathalia and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Exploring healthcare access challenges among South Asian migrants in Australia: A mixed-method study. Global Conference on Migration and Health Equity, Sydney, NSW Australia, 30-31 January 2025.

[Exploring healthcare access challenges among South Asian migrants in Australia: A mixed-method study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:270771c)

2025

Conference Publication

##### Actors influencing the accessibility and use of hearing services by diverse ethnic communities in Australia

Newall, John, Furze, Cailyn, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Nisar, Mehwish, Scarinci, Nerina, Hickson, Louise, Armitage, Christopher J., Ching, Teresa Y. C., Shi, Li, Timmer, Barbra and Dawes, Piers (2025). Actors influencing the accessibility and use of hearing services by diverse ethnic communities in Australia. 14th Annual Conference of the Coalition for Global Hearing Health, Wellington, New Zealand, 16-18 January 2025.

[Actors influencing the accessibility and use of hearing services by diverse ethnic communities in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c229a0b)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2026 - 2027

  The South Asian Genes and Health in Australia Study

  NHMRC MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/71946)

### Past funding

- 2021 - 2023

  Evaluating changing environmental, psychological, and organizational characteristics of working from home and their impact on work and health outcomes of employees

  Office Ergonomics Research Committee Funding

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/49171)

## Supervision

### Availability

Dr Mehwish Nisar is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Master Philosophy

  ##### Understanding and Reducing Paediatric Dental Presentations to Emergency Departments: A Clinical andHealth Economic Study in Metro South Health

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Sobia Zafar](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/22311)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### 24-Hour Movement Behaviours of Children and Adolescents: Health and Academic Performance in Australia

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Gregore Iven Mielke](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/17360), [Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1742)

## Media

### Enquiries

Contact Dr Mehwish Nisar directly for media enquiries about their areas of expertise.

#### Need help?

For help with finding experts, story ideas and media enquiries, contact our Media team:

[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)

## External profiles

- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1650-9840)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/GYU-3733-2022)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57226692206)

## Social media

- [Linkedin](http://linkedin.com/in/dr-mehwish-n-618b16269)

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