Deborah A. Askew

Deborah A. Askew is affiliated with The University of Queensland and specializes in Indigenous health, mental health, and primary healthcare research. Her work focuses on addressing health disparities through culturally competent care, policy reform, and intersectoral collaboration.

• Research spans urban and remote Indigenous communities in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
• Emphasis on social determinants of health, strengths-based approaches, and decolonizing healthcare practices.

Key research trends include:

• Improving mental health outcomes for Indigenous youth through protective factors and employment opportunities.
• Development of culturally adapted diagnostic tools (e.g., PHQ-9 modifications).
• Advocacy for equitable dental and hearing health services among Indigenous populations.
• Investigation of systemic barriers in healthcare access for Māori and urban Indigenous communities.