معرفی
Dr. Sara Holton is a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, specializing in psychosocial research focused on women’s health, mental health, and healthcare services during childbearing years, particularly for those with chronic conditions. She holds a PhD and multiple graduate diplomas. Her work addresses equity and implementation science, with over $2M in research funding from NHMRC, MRFF, and ARC.
Research Interests:
- Women’s health during childbearing
- Mental health and wellbeing in chronic disease
- Health services research
- Co-design methodologies
Recent Projects:
- PKD-QPL: Pregnancy support for women with polycystic kidney disease (2022–2025)
- Silent issues in women’s health (2024–2025)
- Mental health interventions in Vietnam (2019–2022)
Publications: Focus on maternal mental health, diabetes management in pregnancy, and pandemic impacts on healthcare workers. Notable work includes a breastfeeding website for diabetic women and studies on mask use during COVID-19.
Grants/Funding: Over $2M in competitive grants. Active in multidisciplinary teams and policy impact.
