Joni Lariat

Joni Lariat is an Associate Lecturer at the Sydney School of Public Health, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Their work focuses on HIV prevention technologies, health equity for marginalized populations, and improving healthcare outcomes for adolescents and LGBTQI+ communities in Southern Africa.

• Research Themes: HIV adherence and viral suppression strategies, patient-referral partner notification systems, LGBTQI+ health disparities, and health literacy interventions.
• Geographic Focus: Zimbabwe-based studies with emphasis on cultural and systemic barriers in public health.
• Methodological Expertise: Qualitative and mixed-methods research designs.