معرفی
Dr. Jo Longman is a Senior Research Fellow at the University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH) in Lismore, NSW, and The Daffodil Centre within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. She is also a member of the Sydney Environment Institute. A social scientist with over 20 years' experience, her work focuses on improving rural health through qualitative and mixed-methods research on climate change impacts, health services, and tobacco control.
Research Focus
Dr. Longman leads projects examining:
- Mental health consequences of climate disasters
- Community resilience in flood-affected rural regions
- Smoking cessation interventions during pregnancy
- Chronic disease management and preventable hospitalizations
- Health service accessibility in rural Australia
Publication Trends
Her recent scholarship (2020-2025) demonstrates strong focus on disaster mental health, climate adaptation in healthcare, and maternal tobacco control. Publications frequently appear in public health and interdisciplinary journals, employing mixed methods to examine community vulnerabilities and health system responses to environmental crises.
Funding and Supervision
Current grants include:
- Community mental health support after Northern Rivers floods (NSW Health, 2025)
- Climate resilience knowledge integration (ARC Discovery Indigenous, 2022)
- MOHMQuit smoking cessation trial (NHMRC Partnership, 2020)
Collaborations
Dr. Longman collaborates with the Northern Rivers Community Resilience Alliance and maintains international partnerships with the Universities of Birmingham and Liverpool on smoke-free home initiatives. Her work bridges UCRH, Daffodil Centre, and Sydney Environment Institute networks.