معرفی
Dr. Larisa Barnes is a Research Fellow at The Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between the University of Sydney and Cancer Council NSW. Based at the University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore, she manages the MOHMQuit trial, a cluster-randomised study improving smoking cessation support in antenatal care. Her research bridges health services, implementation science, and maternal health.
Research focuses on:
- Smoking cessation interventions during pregnancy
- Complementary medicine use patterns
- Health literacy in maternity care
- Qualitative research methodologies
Her publications examine economic evaluations of health interventions, demographic factors in complementary medicine use, and women's decision-making processes regarding health products during pregnancy and lactation.
Awards and honors:
- Multiple awards for research excellence and presentations
- Recognition for leadership and engagement in academic medicine
- Prizes for impactful healthcare research
She supervises postgraduate students in public health and medical programmes, focusing on research related to maternal health behaviors and healthcare interventions.
