معرفی
Dr. Anisa Assifi is a Research Fellow at Monash University's Department of General Practice, affiliated with SPHERE (NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Sexual and Reproductive Health). She specializes in sexual and reproductive health, focusing on abortion, adolescent health, and expanding access through community pharmacies. Her work spans global research on abortion safety and local trials like the ALLIANCE Trial, which aims to enhance contraceptive counseling by pharmacists.
Education:
- PhD in Public Health (2021) - University of Technology Sydney
- Masters of Public Health (Sexual Health) - University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Science (Anatomy, Reproduction, and Development) - University of Melbourne
Research Interests: Adolescents' healthcare access, contraceptive equity, abortion care pathways, and leveraging community pharmacies to improve SRH services. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to health equity and gender equality.
Projects:
- Principal Investigator: Expert roundtable methodology on adolescent-friendly contraceptive/abortion care (2024–2025)
- Chief Investigator: National Primary Care Research Consortium (2025–2029)
Awards: Best FIAPAC Poster (2024).
Grants & Leadership: Project Manager of the ALLIANCE Trial (cluster randomized trial expanding pharmacist roles). Her research bridges clinical practice and policy, addressing gaps in SRH access.
