Lisa Fitzgerald
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Associate Professor
Lisa Fitzgerald
Email: : l.fitzgerald@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone: : +61 7 336 55541
Positions
Associate Professor : School of Public Health : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Overview
Background
I am a public health sociologist with research interests in the health and wellbeing of people experiencing marginalisation and the social determinants of (sexual) health. I am the course coordinator of PUBH7033 Foundations of Public Health and PUBH7003 Qualitative Research Methods. I am engaged in social research projects related to HIV, sexual health, young people, LGBTIQ+ health, sex worker health and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
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Availability
Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald is: : Available for supervision
Fields of research
Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Curriculum and pedagogy Education Health Sciences Human Society Sociology
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, University of Canterbury
- Masters (Coursework), University of Canterbury
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Otago
Research interests
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Qualitative Longitudinal Research
Using qualitative methodologies that use time as a major component e.g. life history, qualitative longitudinal research and visual methods.
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HIV social research, ageing, young people, LGBTIQ+, gender variant and sexually diverse, regional/rural
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Exploring the health and well being of people experiencing marginalisation. Working in partnership, collaboratively with community/key stakeholders in research that has direct application to the community.
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• Threshold concepts in Public Health, Student as partners, Teaching and learning of the social determinants of health, Intergration in Public Health curriculum design, technology enhanced learning and teaching
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Research impacts
I am am a member of a highly productive research team at UQ SPH whose goal is to develop and contribute to innovative multidisciplinary approaches to sexual health and HIV social research, forge and foster collaborations to reduce HIV and STI prevalence and, above all, improve the lives of people. I have lead innovative qualitative research projects and have contributed to the translation of research to policy and practice through active engagement with and membership of government and non-government committees and agencies. I work collaboratively and in partnership with community/key stakeholders in research, to have direct application to community, government and non-government organisations. My research has had direct education, service provsion and policy impact in (sexual) health, HIV services, and sex work policy, both locally and internationally.
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Works
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All (141) Book (4) Journal Article (77) Other Outputs (10) Conference Publication (33) Book Chapter (17)
2025
Journal Article
Healthcare and service provider perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis in young Australians
Warzywoda, Sarah, Dyda, Amalie, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Mullens, Amy, Fowler, James A., Coffey, Luke, Sargent, Ellen, Muscolino, Robert, Morris, Sally and Dean, Judith (2025). Healthcare and service provider perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis in young Australians. Sexual Health, 23 (1) SH25172, 1-12. doi: 10.1071/sh25172
Healthcare and service provider perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis in young Australians
2025
Journal Article
Barriers and facilitators to PrEP access, uptake and use in young people living in Queensland
Warzywoda, Sarah, Fowler, James A, Dyda, Amalie, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Mullens, Amy B, Coffey, Luke, Sargent, Ellen, Muscolino, Robert, Morris, Sally and Dean, Judith A (2025). Barriers and facilitators to PrEP access, uptake and use in young people living in Queensland. AIDS care, 1-14. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2025.2587203
Barriers and facilitators to PrEP access, uptake and use in young people living in Queensland
2025
Journal Article
“Float[ing] in the middle” nurse navigators and the interface of access to care
Hannan-Jones, Clare, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Mitchell, Geoffrey and Mutch, Allyson (2025). “Float[ing] in the middle” nurse navigators and the interface of access to care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22 (11) 1631, 1631. doi: 10.3390/ijerph22111631
“Float[ing] in the middle” nurse navigators and the interface of access to care
2025
Journal Article
The unique experience of intersectional stigma and racism for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who inject drugs, and its effect on healthcare and harm reduction service access
Pegler, Emily, Garvey, Gail, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Kvassay, Amanda, Alexander, Nik, Davey, Geoff, Rowling, Diane and Smirnov, Andrew (2025). The unique experience of intersectional stigma and racism for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who inject drugs, and its effect on healthcare and harm reduction service access. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22 (7) 1120, 1-19. doi: 10.3390/ijerph22071120
2024
Journal Article
A cross-sectional investigation of the factors associated with awareness of PEP and PrEP among Queensland university students
Warzywoda, Sarah, Dyda, Amalie, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Mullens, Amy, Debattista, Joseph, Durham, Jo, Gu, Zhihong, Wenham, Kathryn, Ariana, Armin, Gilks, Charles F., Bell, Sara F.E. and Dean, Judith A. (2024). A cross-sectional investigation of the factors associated with awareness of PEP and PrEP among Queensland university students. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 48 (2) 100136, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100136
2024
Journal Article
Social marketing and mass media interventions to increase sexually transmissible infections (STIs) testing among young people: social marketing and visual design component analysis
Riddell, Julie, Cleary, Anne, Dean, Judith A., Flowers, Paul, Heard, Emma, Inch, Zeb, Mutch, Allyson, Fitzgerald, Lisa and McDaid, Lisa (2024). Social marketing and mass media interventions to increase sexually transmissible infections (STIs) testing among young people: social marketing and visual design component analysis. BMC Public Health, 24 (1) 620, 1-21. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18095-8
2024
Book Chapter
Diversity and community
Mutch, Allyson and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2024). Diversity and community. Political determinants of health in Australia: a planetary perspective. (pp. 47-66) edited by Marguerite C. Sendall, Allyson Mutch and Lisa Fitzgerald. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003315490-5
2024
Book
Political determinants of health in Australia: a planetary perspective
Marguerite C. Sendall, Allyson Mutch and Lisa Fitzgerald eds. (2024). Political determinants of health in Australia: a planetary perspective. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003315490
Political determinants of health in Australia: a planetary perspective
2024
Journal Article
Pre-exposure prophylaxis access, uptake and usage by young people: a systematic review of barriers and facilitators
Warzywoda, Sarah, Fowler, James A., Dyda, Amalie, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Mullens, Amy B. and Dean, Judith A. (2024). Pre-exposure prophylaxis access, uptake and usage by young people: a systematic review of barriers and facilitators. Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, 11, 20499361241303415. doi: 10.1177/20499361241303415
2023
Journal Article
‘Change creates change’ – older female sex workers’ experiences through the early COVID-19 pandemic
Brennan, Rachael P., Fitzgerald, Lisa, Dean, Judith A. and Selvey, Linda (2023). ‘Change creates change’ – older female sex workers’ experiences through the early COVID-19 pandemic. Culture, Health and Sexuality, 26 (4), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/13691058.2023.2224869
‘Change creates change’ – older female sex workers’ experiences through the early COVID-19 pandemic
2023
Journal Article
“More human”: using ethnographic insights to develop a posthuman framework of ‘extended recovery’ for harmful drug use
Brookfield, Samuel, Selvey, Linda, Fitzgerald, Lisa and Maher, Lisa (2023). “More human”: using ethnographic insights to develop a posthuman framework of ‘extended recovery’ for harmful drug use. SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, 3 100245, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2023.100245
2023
Journal Article
Empowering Queer Data Justice
Smith, Anthony K J, Schermuly, Allegra, Newman, Christy E., Fitzgerald, Lisa and Davis, Mark D. M. (2023). Empowering Queer Data Justice. American Journal of Bioethics, 23 (11), 56-58. doi: 10.1080/15265161.2023.2256264
2022
Journal Article
“They're my go-to people”: a qualitative study of support networks for people recently diagnosed with HIV in Queensland, Australia
Hollingdrake, Olivia, Lui, Chi-Wai, Dean, Judith A., Mutch, Allyson, Howard, Chris and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2022). “They're my go-to people”: a qualitative study of support networks for people recently diagnosed with HIV in Queensland, Australia. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 33 (6), 624-637. doi: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000351
2022
Journal Article
Peer navigators' role in supporting people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Australia: Qualitative exploration of general practitioners' perspectives
Khalpey, Zoyah, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Howard, Chris, Istiko, Satrio Nindyo, Dean, Judith and Mutch, Allyson (2022). Peer navigators' role in supporting people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Australia: Qualitative exploration of general practitioners' perspectives. Health and Social Care in the Community, 30 (4), 1353-1362. doi: 10.1111/hsc.13465
2022
Journal Article
HIV Health literacy beyond the biomedical model: an innovative visual learning tool to highlight the psychosocial complexities of care
Hollingdrake, Olivia, Howard, Chris, Lui, Chi-Wai, Mutch, Allyson, Dean, Judith and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2022). HIV Health literacy beyond the biomedical model: an innovative visual learning tool to highlight the psychosocial complexities of care. AIDS Care, 34 (12), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2022.2085866
2022
Journal Article
The experience of syphilis in early Queensland as recorded through hospital records
Stewart, Mary, Debattista, Joseph, Williams, Owain and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2022). The experience of syphilis in early Queensland as recorded through hospital records. Queensland Review, 29 (2), 53-66. doi: 10.1558/qre.23682
The experience of syphilis in early Queensland as recorded through hospital records
2022
Journal Article
Understanding the social and emotional dimensions of HIV self-management : a qualitative study of newly diagnosed people living with HIV in Queensland, Australia
Hollingdrake, Olivia, Dean, Judith, Mutch, Allyson, Lui, Chi-Wai, Howard, Chris and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2022). Understanding the social and emotional dimensions of HIV self-management : a qualitative study of newly diagnosed people living with HIV in Queensland, Australia. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 33 (2), 106-117. doi: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000272
2022
Journal Article
‘Making Ground’: an ethnography of ‘Living With’ harmful methamphetamine use and the plurality of recovery
Brookfield, Samuel, Selvey, Linda, Maher, Lisa and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2022). ‘Making Ground’: an ethnography of ‘Living With’ harmful methamphetamine use and the plurality of recovery. Journal of Drug Issues, 52 (3), 366-388. doi: 10.1177/00220426211073911
2022
Journal Article
‘The spiral just keeps on going’: Cascading health and social issues for women living and aging with HIV
Herron, Lisa-Maree, Mutch, Allyson, Mugamu, Melania, Howard, Chris and Fitzgerald, Lisa (2022). ‘The spiral just keeps on going’: Cascading health and social issues for women living and aging with HIV. Women's Health, 18, 174550652210748. doi: 10.1177/17455065221074882
2022
Journal Article
Understanding access to healthcare for gender diverse young people: a critical review of the literature
Lovejoy, Charlotte, Fitzgerald, Lisa and Mutch, Allyson (2022). Understanding access to healthcare for gender diverse young people: a critical review of the literature. Culture, Health and Sexuality, 25 (1), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/13691058.2021.2017486
Funding
Current funding
- 2023 - 2026
The sociology of health data for sexuality and gender diverse people (ARC Discovery Project administered by Monash University)
Monash University
Past funding
- 2020 - 2023
The role of migrant networks for sexual health literacy among newly arrived Asian-born gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men in Queensland
Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine
Open grant - 2020 - 2023
Enhancing harm reduction services (BBV and STI) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who inject drugs through improved engagement.
Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine
Open grant - 2019 - 2023
Investigating sexual health trajectories of gender variant/sexually diverse young people to inform and enhance clinical pathways and care
Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine
Open grant - 2019 - 2021
Social marketing campaign to improve HIV (testing) literacy in gender variant/sexually diverse young people
Open Doors Youth Service Inc
Open grant - 2018 - 2020
Community dissemination and education for people living with HIV
Queensland Positive People Inc
Open grant - 2018
Co-constructing care for people with HIV: The role of peer navigation in improving linkage to care.
Queensland Positive People Inc
Open grant - 2017 - 2019
A community-based intervention to increase HIV knowledge and prevention practices in gender variant and sexually diverse young people in Queensland
HIVFQ HIV Research Grants
Open grant - 2016 - 2018
Co-constructing care for people with HIV: The role of peer navigation in improving linkage to care
HIVFQ HIV Research Grants
Open grant - 2016 - 2018
Factors influencing male and transgender sex workers' access to sexual health care, HIV testing and support
HIVFQ HIV Research Grants
Open grant - 2015 - 2018
A harm reduction trial using novel nicotine replacement products among smokers who are living with HIV in Australia
HIVFQ HIV Research Grants
Open grant - 2015 - 2019
Factors influencing the HIV testing to treatment trajectory within a Queensland context
HIVFQ HIV Research Grants
Open grant - 2015 - 2017
Feasibility study of HIV self-testing and social marketing of rapid diagnostic tests in Queensland
HIVFQ HIV Research Grants
Open grant - 2012 - 2016
Living positive in Queensland: A qualitative longitudinal study of aging, place and social isolation
ARC Linkage Projects
Open grant - 2010 - 2012
Qualitative longitudinal study to investigate masculinity, sexuality and agency among male youth in Papua New Guinea (PNG National AIDS Secretariat (NACS) grant administered by JTAI)
JTA International Pty Ltd
Open grant - 2010 - 2011
Queensland 'HIV & Life' Study
UQ FirstLink Scheme
Open grant - 2008 - 2009
Exploring the intravaginal practices of women at high risk of HIV infection in Papua New Guinea (PNG)
UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
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Supervision
Availability
Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald is: : Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Social determinants of (sexual) health
Can discuss research opportunities that examine the social determinants of health using mixed methods or qualitative research methods- HIV social research, LGBTIQ+, young people, regional/rural
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Supervision history
Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### An exploration of young, Queer people's experiences of place, belonging and health in rural Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch - Doctor Philosophy
##### Reimagining Public Health on Indigenous Terms to better serve an Indigenous public good
Principal Advisor - Doctor Philosophy
##### Understandings, opportunities, and challenges to the implementation of comprehensive, positive, pleasure-based approaches to sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health promotion in Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch - Doctor Philosophy
##### The role of lived experience, intersectionality, and sociocultural attitudes toward menstruation and healthcare in rethinking premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) care and public health strategies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nina Lansbury - Master Philosophy
##### Promoting sexual health through LGBTQIA+ inclusion in primary care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Megan Ross - Doctor Philosophy
##### Examining the feasibility of a place-based social inclusion program for people experiencing housing insecurity in Australia and Canada.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Katherine Morley, Professor Sheleigh Lawler - Doctor Philosophy
##### Triple Complexities in Black Queer Migration to Queensland, Australia: Advocacy, Settlement and Refugeehood
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisa McDaid, Dr Charlotte Young - Doctor Philosophy
##### Enhancing harm reduction programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who inject drugs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gail Garvey, Dr Andrew Smirnov - Doctor Philosophy
##### Co-designing an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation to better meet the needs of Aboriginal young people in Western Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean
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Completed supervision
- 2025
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2024
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch, Associate Professor Judith Dean - 2021
Doctor Philosophy
##### More Human: An Ethnographic Study of Methamphetamine Recovery
Principal Advisor - 2021
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean - 2020
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2020
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch, Associate Professor Judith Dean - 2017
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### The Psychosocial Impact of Fatal Child Drowning in Queensland and the Availability and Use of Support
Principal Advisor - 2025
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amalie Dyda, Associate Professor Judith Dean - 2024
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean - 2019
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Allyson Mutch - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andreas Obermair, Honorary Professor Amanda Spurdle - 2013
Doctor Philosophy
##### Devolution in Pakistan: Implications for District Health System
Associate Advisor - 2012
Doctor Philosophy
##### Engaging communities in malaria elimination in the south-west Pacific
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gail Williams
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