Public health research
I have worked in public health research for around 15 years, and done research on a variety of topics. Most of my research and writing in public health has been focused on the question of how governments and societies can work more effectively to promote health and wellbeing, and overcome the major inequalities in health and wellbeing which exist in countries around the world. Much of this work focuses on 'social determinants of health', which refers to the many social, cultural and economic factors that - in one way or another - affect the health and wellbeing of individuals and populations.
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Below are some examples of my research and writing, some written by me only, others with colleagues. I have been fortunate to work with several Aboriginal colleagues and friends, and learned from their knowledge and experience on health and wellbeing.
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Full details on each publication can be found by clicking on the title.
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Publications on wellbeing
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Multi-sectoral action to promote psychological wellbeing: Theorising the role of place-based policy - Fisher 2023
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Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Theories of Wellbeing and Their Suitability for Wellbeing Policy. Mackean, Shakespeare and Fisher 2022
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Theories of Indigenous and non-Indigenous wellbeing in Australian health policies. Shakespeare, Fisher, Mackean and Wilson 2020
Selected publications on policy and social determinants of health
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The social determinants of mental health: Implications for research & health promotion. Fisher and Baum 2010.
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Why behavioural health promotion endures despite its failure to reduce health inequities. Baum and Fisher 2014.
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Implementing universal and targeted policies for health equity: Lessons from Australia. Fisher et al. 2021
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Reducing incarceration rates in Australia through primary, secondary and tertiary crime prevention. Battams, Delany-Crowe, Fisher, et al. 2021
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Stakeholder perceptions of policy implementation for Indigenous health and cultural safety: A study of Australia’s ‘Closing the Gap’ policies. Fisher et al. 2021
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Universal Health Coverage for non-communicable diseases and health equity: Lessons from Australian Primary Health Care, Fisher et al. 2020
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Social and economic determinants (classism) and mental health’ Fisher 2021 - book chapter
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Determinants of health: overview’ Fisher 2021 - book chapter