Robyn Johnston

Dr. Robyn Johnston is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia. Her work focuses on public health interventions related to sun protection, alcohol consumption among youth, and health promotion strategies in educational settings.

Dr. Johnston's research interests span several critical public health domains. Her work in sun protection focuses on developing and evaluating interventions for skin cancer prevention, particularly targeting teachers and school environments. In the area of alcohol consumption, she investigates youth drinking behaviors, advertising influences, and parental concerns around adolescent alcohol use. Her research also extends to teacher education and parental attitudes toward health behaviors, with a particular emphasis on translating research into practical interventions for schools and communities.

Analysis of Dr. Johnston's recent publications reveals a strong focus on translating public health research into practical interventions. Her work consistently addresses the intersection of policy, education, and behavior change, with particular attention to youth and school settings. The publications demonstrate expertise in mixed-methods research, combining quantitative analysis of behavioral patterns with qualitative insights into intervention implementation.

Dr. Johnston has been actively involved in multiple research projects funded by Healthway and Cancer Council WA. These projects include developing sun safety strategies for Aboriginal youth (Ngangk Ngabala Ngoonda), embedding social and emotional well-being resources in arts education, and creating evidence-based interventions to address adolescent alcohol use. Her collaborative approach is evident in her work with multidisciplinary teams across public health, education, and community organizations.