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Associate Professor Zakia Hossain

BA Honours Sociology (DU, Bangladesh) First Class/ MA SOCIOLOGY (DU, Bangladesh) MA Demography (ANU, Australia)/ PhD Sociology (UQ, Australia)

Associate Professor

Phone

+61 2 9351 9340

Fax

+61 2 9351 9566

Email

zakia.hossain@sydney.edu.au

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Member of Sydney Southeast Asia Centre

Biographical details

Zakia Hossain is a Health Sociologist and a Demographer. She is a recipient of AusAID and Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships. Her major research and teaching is in the areas of Health Sociology, Health and globalisation, International Health and Chronic diseases, research methods and statistics.

Research interests

Her major research is on reproductive health, teenage pregnancy, chronic diseases, breast cancer,cervical cancer, health inequalities, migrant women’s health and wellbeing, cross-cultural issues, ageing, South and South East Asian countries.

Teaching and supervision

Zakia has supervised higher degree research projects (as a principal supervisor), with sixteen PhD and one Masters completions in last eight years. Currently she is supervising four PhD and two Masters students and an Honours student (as a Principal supervisor) and three PhD students (as an Associate supervisor).

Discipline Teaching area: Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health
Medical Radiation Sciences- Liaison person
FHS international Research Network Member
Sydney Cancer Research Network Member
South Asian Research Network
Health Services & Global Population
Faculty Breast Cancer Research team
Faculty International Health Research Network

Current projects

Dune, T., Mpofu, E., Mapedzahama, V.,Hossain, Z.& Liamputtong, P. (2020-2022) “Migrant and Refugee Youths’ Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights” ARC Discovery Project grant: DP200103716.$299,000;

Hossain, S.Z.,Brennan, P., Mackey, M. (University of Sydney); Dr SuhaiL, S. (RAK Medical and Health Science Hospital); Dr D.Gauer J-M, Ms Aiken, S (RAK Hospital) (2021-2022). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Health Beliefs towards Cervical Cancer and Screening among Women in Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK) and Migrant Women in Sydney. Sheik Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation grant. 50,000 AED. AU$39,000;

Bacchiella, L., Martin, M and Hossain, S. Z. (2019) Cervical Cancer Awareness and Screening in Multicultural Community (2019-2020).Cancer Institute NSW $200,000.

Mackenzie, L, Hossain, S.Z., (2019-2020) Chinese breast cancer survivors: Cognitive and psycho-social issues and their impact on quality of life. China Study Centre, University of Sydney. $10,000.

Bacchiella, L., Martin, M and Hossain, S. Z. (2018-2019)Project evaluation: Breast Screen Awareness in Multicultural Community (2018-2019). Cancer Institute NSW. $164,642.

Themes

Cancer

International links

United Arab Emirates

(Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Science University and Ras Al Khaimah Hospital) Hossain, S., Brennan, P., Mackey, M., Sohiel, S., Arpan, D., Aitken, S. & Noha (2018-2020) Development and Implementation of Public Awareness Campaign around Breast Cancer in Ras Al Khaimah, in United Arab Emirates. Sheik Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation funded project.

PhD and master's project opportunities

Health sociology, demography and international health

Migrant and Refugee Youths’ Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Publications

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Book Chapters

Napier-Raman, S., Rosas, S., Hossain, S., Mpofu, E., Lee, M., Liamputtong, P., Dune, T., Mapedzahama, V. (2023). Concept Mapping Method. In Pranee Liamputtong (Eds.), Handbook of Social Sciences and Global Public Health, (pp. 1-25). United States: Springer Cham. [More Information]
Pithavadian, R., Liamputtong, P., Mpofu, E., Hossain, S., Aibangbee, M., Dune, T. (2023). Sexual and Reproductive Health and Young People: A Social Science Approach. In Pranee Liamputtong (Eds.), Handbook of Social Sciences and Global Public Health, (pp. 1-21). United States: Springer Cham. [More Information]
Workman, A., Hossain, S., Liampottung, P., Ojinaka, A., Mpofu, E. (2021). Cultural Models of Health and Health Care. In Tinashe Dune, Kim McLeod, Robyn Williams (Eds.), Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia, (pp. 36-52). Australia: Routledge. [More Information]
Dune, T., Liamputtong, P., Hossain, S., Mapedzahama, V., Pithavadian, R., Aibangbee, M., Mpofu, E. (2020). Participatory Action Research: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Young Refugees and Migrants. In Pranee Liamputtong (Eds.), Handbook of Social Inclusion Research and Practices in Health and Social Sciences, (pp. 1). United States: Springer. [More Information]
Baghbanian, A., Mpofu, E., Hossain, S. (2015). Epilogue: What Matters in Community-Oriented Health Service? In Elias Mpofu (Eds.), Community-Oriented Health Services: Practices Across Disciplines, (pp. 345-349). New York: Springer Publishing Company. [More Information]
Mpofu, E., Levers, L., Mpofu, K., Tanui, P., Hossain, S. (2015). Family Assessments in Rehabilitation Service Provision. In Michael J. Millington, Irmo Marini (Eds.), Families in Rehabilitation Counseling: A Community-Based Rehabilitation Approach, (pp. 251-266). New York: Springer Publishing Company. [More Information]
Mpofu, E., Mackey, M., Hossain, S., Cordier, R., Millington, M., Wilkes-Gillan, S. (2015). Pedagogical Techniques in the Health Sciences. In Omobolade Delano-Oriaran, Marguerite W Penick-Parks, Suzanne Fondrie (Eds.), The SAGE Sourcebook of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, (pp. 271-278). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. [More Information]
Gwirayi, P., Mpofu, E., Hossain, S., Dune, T., Maruatona, S. (2013). Sexual and Reproductive Health. In Kenneth D Keith (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural Psychology, (pp. 1161-1164). West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. [More Information]
Hossain, S. (2003). Globalisation, Rapid urbanisation and anomie in Dhaka. In T. J. Scrase, T. J. M. Holden & S. Baum (Eds.), Globalization, Culture and Inequality in Asia, (pp. 234-248). Melbourne: Trans Pacific Press.
Hossain, S. (2001). Demography, Mortality. In Not known (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Death and Dying. United States: Routledge imprint of Taylor & Francis.

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Journals

Napier-Raman, S., Hossain, S., Mpofu, E., Lee, M., Liamputtong, P., Dune, T. (2024). Abortion Experiences and Perspectives Amongst Migrants and Refugees: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(3), 312. [More Information]
Chen, D., Mackenzie, L., Hossain, S., Wang, J., Jiang, P., Wang, Y., Qin, L., Zhen, J., Jia, J. (2023). Cognitive impairment experienced by Chinese breast cancer survivors. Scientific Reports, 13(1). [More Information]
Tewabe, T., Kamal, M., Alam, K., Quazi, A., Talukder, M., Hossain, S. (2023). Factors driving underweight, wasting, and stunting among urban school aged children: Evidence from Merawi town, Northwest Ethiopia. PLoS Global Public Health, 3(1). [More Information]
Napier-Raman, S., Hossain, S., Lee, M., Mpofu, E., Liamputtong, P., Dune, T. (2023). Migrant and refugee youth perspectives on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Australia: a systematic review. Sexual Health, 20(1), 35-48. [More Information]
Aibangbee, M., Micheal, S., Mapedzahama, V., Liamputtong, P., Pithavadian, R., Hossain, S., Mpofu, E., Dune, T. (2023). Migrant and Refugee Youth’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: A Scoping Review to Inform Policies and Programs. International Journal of Public Health, 68, 1605801-1-1605801-16. [More Information]
Napier-Raman, S., Hossain, S., Mpofu, E., Lee, M., Liamputtong, P., Dune, T. (2023). Sexual and reproductive health and rights decision-making among Australian migrant and refugee youth: a group concept mapping study. Culture Health and Sexuality. [More Information]
Wang, L., Mackenzie, L., Hossain, S. (2022). Breast cancer screening practices and associated factors among Chinese-Australian women living in Sydney: A cross-sectional survey study. Nursing and Health Sciences, 24(1), 293-303. [More Information]
Munro, A., Keep, M., Hunter, E., Hossain, S. (2022). Confidence to manage menstruation among university students in Australia: Evidence from a cross-sectional survey. Women's Health, 18. [More Information]
Abu Awwad, D., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P., Adam, S. (2022). Exploring the role of healthcare organisations in increasing women’s participation in breast-screening in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of Cancer Education, 37(3), 755-762. [More Information]
Kamal, M., Tewabe, T., Tsheten, T., Hossain, S. (2022). Individual- and Community-Level Factors Associated with Diarrhea in Children Younger Than Age 5 Years in Bangladesh: Evidence from the 2014 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. Current Therapeutic Research: Clinical and Experimental, 97. [More Information]
Huda, M., Hailemariam, T., Hossain, S., Malo, J., Khan, S., Hadisuyatmana, S., Ferdous, A., Akombi-Inyang, B., Islam, R., Renzaho, A. (2022). Medical waste management-related factors affecting health and experiences of health risks among medical waste handlers in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol of qualitative studies. BMJ Open, 12(3). [More Information]
Napier-Raman, S., Hossain, S., Lee, M., Mpofu, E., Dune, T., Liamputtong, P., Mapedzahama, V. (2022). Migrant and refugee youth perspectives on sexual and reproductive health rights in Australia: a systematic review protocol. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(9), 614-621. [More Information]
Abu Awwad, D., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P., Adam, S. (2022). Optimising Awareness and Knowledge of Breast Cancer Screening for Nurses Through Train-the-Trainer Workshops. Journal of Cancer Education, 37(4), 1209-1219. [More Information]
Huda, M., Hossain, S., Dune, T., Amanullah, A., Renzaho, A. (2022). The Involvement of Bangladeshi Girls and Women in Sex Work: Sex Trafficking, Victimhood, and Agency. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(12). [More Information]
Aitken, L., Hossain, S. (2022). The Psychological Distress and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors in Sydney, Australia. Healthcare, 10(10). [More Information]
Munro, A., Hunter, E., Hossain, S., Keep, M. (2021). A systematic review of the menstrual experiences of university students and the impacts on their education: A global perspective. PloS One, 16, e0257333. [More Information]
Mpofu, E., Hossain, S., Dune, T., Baghbanian, A., Aibangbee, M., Pithavadian, R., Liamputtong, P., Mapedzahama, V. (2021). Contraception decision making by Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australian youth: an exploratory study. Australian Psychologist, 56(6), 511-522. [More Information]
Hossen, M., Benson, D., Hossain, S., Sultana, Z., Rahman, M. (2021). Gendered perspectives on climate change adaptation: A quest for social sustainability in badlagaree village, Bangladesh. Water, 13(14), 1922. [More Information]
Albeshan, S., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P. (2020). Can Breast Self-examination and Clinical Breast Examination Along With Increasing Breast Awareness Facilitate Earlier Detection of Breast Cancer in Populations With Advanced Stages at Diagnosis? Clinical Breast Cancer, 20(3), 194-200. [More Information]
Mizukoshi, M., Hossain, S., Poulos, A. (2020). Comparative analysis of breast cancer incidence rates between Australia and Japan: Screening target implications. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 21(7), 2123-2129. [More Information]
Al-Mousa, D., Alakhras, M., Hossain, S., Al-Sa’di, A., Al Hasan, M., Al-Hayek, Y., Brennan, P. (2020). Knowledge, attitude and practice around breast cancer and mammography screening among Jordanian women. Breast Cancer: targets and therapy, 12, 231-242. [More Information]
Huda, M., Islam, R., Qureshi, M., Pillai, S., Hossain, S. (2020). Rumours and social stigma as barriers to the prevention of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): What solutions to consider? Global Biosecurity, 1(4), 1-6. [More Information]
Kamal, A., Huda, M., Dell, C., Hossain, S., Ahmed, S. (2020). Translational Strategies to Control and Prevent Spread of COVID-19 in the Rohiynga Refugee Camps in Bangladesh. Global Biosecurity, 1(4), 1-10. [More Information]
Abu Awwad, D., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P., Adam, S. (2020). Women's Breast Cancer Knowledge and Health Communication in the United Arab Emirates. Healthcare, 8(4), 1-15. [More Information]
Mizukoshi, M., Hossain, S., Poulos, A. (2019). Mammographic breast density of Japanese women living in Australia: Implications for breast screening policy. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 20(9), 2811-2817. [More Information]
Albeshan, S., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Peat, J., Al Tahane, F., Brennan, P. (2019). Preliminary investigation of mammographic density among women in Riyadh: association with breast cancer risk factors and implications for screening practices. Clinical Imaging, 54, 138-147. [More Information]
Abbas, M., Sitharthan, G., Hough, M., Hossain, S. (2018). An exploratory study of acculturation among Muslims in Australia. Social Identities, 24(6), 764-778. [More Information]
Albeshan, S., Mackey, M., Hossain, S., Alfuraih, A., Brennan, P. (2018). Breast cancer epidemiology in gulf cooperation council countries: a regional and international comparison. Clinical Breast Cancer, 18(3), e381-e392. [More Information]
Albeshan, S., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Demchig, D., Peat, J., Brennan, P. (2018). Mammographic density distribution in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK): Relationships with demographic and reproductive factors. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 19(6), 1607-1616. [More Information]
Asghari-Fard, M., Hossain, S. (2017). Identity construction of second-generation Iranians in Australia: influences and perspectives. Social Identities, 23(2), 126-145. [More Information]
Robinson, L., Hossain, S., Clarke, J. (2016). Breast cancer knowledge and participation in breast screening practices among Southeast Asian women living in Sydney. GSTF International Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 3(2), 82-92.
Shadid, H., Hossain, S. (2015). Smoking behaviour, knowledge and perceived susceptibility to lung cancer among secondary school students in Amman, Jordan. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 21(3), 185-193. [More Information]
Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Sharifi, F., Hossain, S., Fakhrzadeh, H., Salimi, Z. (2014). Elder Abuse: Risk Factors of Abuse in Elderly Community-Dwelling Iranians. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 40(7), 543-554. [More Information]
Mustapha, W., Hossain, S., O'Loughlin, K. (2014). Management and Impact of Diabetes on Quality of Life among the Lebanese Community of Sydney: A Quantitative Study. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism, 5(1), 1-10. [More Information]
Yang, C., Hossain, S., Sitharthan, G. (2013). Collaborative Practice in Early Childhood Intervention From the Perspectives of Service Providers. Infants & Young Children: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Special Care, 26(1), 57-73. [More Information]
Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Hossain, S., Sharifi, F. (2013). Factors Impacting on the Burden of Informal Caregiving among Elderly Community Care-recipients. Aging And Society: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2(1), 39-54. [More Information]
Shadid, H., Hossain, S. (2013). Understanding Smoking Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Amman, Jordan: A Qualitative Study. Community Medicine & Health Education, 3(2), 1-7. [More Information]
Mustapha, W., Hossain, S., O'Loughlin, K. (2012). Detection, Management and Impact of Diabetes among the Lebanese Community of Sydney: A Qualitative Study. Community Medicine & Health Education, 2(7), 1-10. [More Information]
Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S., Niknami, S. (2012). Levels and functions of HIV/AIDS stigma within the Iranian community living in the Sydney metropolitan area. Health Education Journal, 71(1), 115-128. [More Information]
Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Hossain, S., Abdollahpour, I. (2012). Mental and physical health status among elderly people: The role of socioeconomic predictors. Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing, 9(5), 12-22.
Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S., Bazargan-Hejazi, S. (2012). Perceived stigma and social risk of HIV testing and disclosure among Iranian-Australians living in the Sydney metropolitan area. Sexual Health, 9(2), 171-177. [More Information]
Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S. (2011). Functional Analysis of HIV/AIDS Stigma: Consensus or Divergence? Health Education and Behavior, 38(6), 584-595. [More Information]
Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Mathews, R., Hossain, S. (2011). The role of acculturation in health status and utilization of health services among the Iranian elderly in metropolitan Sydney. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 26(4), 397-405. [More Information]
O'Loughlin, K., Hossain, S., Mathews, R., Alizadeh-Khohei, M. (2009). Understanding Psychological Distress Among Elderly Migrants and Use of Health Care Services: Does Ethnicity Matter? Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, 13(Supplement 1), S332-S333.
Asghari-Fard, M., Hossain, S., Sitharthan, G. (2006). What are the implications of Australian Multiculturalism for the development of health policies and services? Does cultural awareness optimise quality of care? Collegian.
Hossain, S., Akther, S. (2001). Uncontrolled Urban Growth and Development of Anome in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 3 (2001, 1-15.

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Conferences

Albeshan, S., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Osmani, S., Brennan, P. (2017). Understanding better the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes toward breast cancer and breast screening practices among women living in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). 3rd International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH 2017), Pitakotte: International Institute of Knowledge Management. [More Information]
Haque, A., Jones, M., Hossain, S., Dey, P. (2016). Sexual health risks and help-seeking behaviours of south Asian men who have sex with men (SAMSM) living in Australia. Australasian Sexual Health Conference, ACT Australia: Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Mpofu, E., Millington, M., Mackey, M., Cordier, R., Hossain, S., Wilkes-Gillan, S. (2014). Inter-professional learning outcomes with a staggered service learning placement. US National Conference of Rehabilitation Education, Spring, Los Angeles: US National Conference of Rehabilitation Education.
Caldwell, H., Hossain, S., Birch,, M. (2011). Purchasing sex - describing the lived experiences of men who buy sex in Australia through client Narrative. 20th World Conference of Sexual Health, Plymouth MA USA: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Hossain, S., Birch,, M. (2011). Self Perceptions: Clients who access Commercial Sexual services in Australia. Erotic Screen and Sound: Culture, Media and Desire Conference, ACT Australia: Sydney University.
Hossain, S., de Wit, J. (2011). Self-perceptions of male clients of the Australian sex industry - How they place themselves politically and their position within the context of the sexual contract. Australasian Sexual Health Conference, ACT Australia: Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Hossain, S. (2007). Women and Anomie in Bangladesh. 6th Women in Asia Conference.
Asghari-Fard, M., Hossain, S., Sitharthan, G. (2006). Acculturation, identity formation and psycho-social wellbeing: a study of second generation Iranian in Australia. Fourth College of Health Sciences Research Conference 2004 â€“ "From Cell to Society 4".
Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S. (2006). Stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS: a study of Iranian community in the Sydney metropolitan area. D62: the role of social theory in prevention and care. XVI International Aids Conference 2006, world wide web: http://www.aids2006.abstracts.org/printpreview.php?
Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S. (2006). Stigma, discrimination and HIV/AIDS: a study of Iranian community in the Sydney metropolitan area. Fourth College of Health Sciences Research Conference 2004 â€“ "From Cell to Society 4".
Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Mathew, M., Hossain, S. (2006). Use of health care services by older Iranian living in Sydney. Fourth College of Health Sciences Research Conference 2004 â€“ "From Cell to Society 4".
Asaghi-Ford, M., Hossain, S. (2006). What are the Implications of Australian Multiculturalism for the Development of Health Policies and Services? Does Cultural Awareness Optimise Quality of Care? RCNA Annual Conference 2006, www: www.rcna.org.au/ancon06.c1.php.
Yang, C., Hossain, S., Sitharthan, G. (2004). A study on collaboration in service delivery of early childhood intervention to children with intellectual disability and their families. "From Cell to Society 3", United Kingdom: British Medical Journal Publishing Group.
Hossain, S. (2002). Rapid urban growth, development of anomie and impact on health. XVth ISA World Congress of Sociology.
Hossain, S. (2002). Rapid urbanisationand quality of life. From Cell to Society 3, United Kingdom: British Medical Journal Publishing Group.
Hossain, S. (2002). Uncontrolled urban growth, anomie and quality of life. Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Sociology 2002.
Hossain, S. (2001). Urbanisation and Anomie: a case study of Dhaka. Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology Research colloquium.

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Report

Abu Awwad, D., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P. (2020). Policy Paper - Development and Implementation of Public Awareness Campaigns around Breast Cancer in the UAE: A Ras Al Khaimah Case Study.
Kendig, H., Quine, S., Hossain, S., Parsons, A. (2001). Global Health Expectancy Research Among Older People. Ageing and Health Technical Report 1.

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2024

Napier-Raman, S., Hossain, S., Mpofu, E., Lee, M., Liamputtong, P., Dune, T. (2024). Abortion Experiences and Perspectives Amongst Migrants and Refugees: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(3), 312. [More Information]

2023

Chen, D., Mackenzie, L., Hossain, S., Wang, J., Jiang, P., Wang, Y., Qin, L., Zhen, J., Jia, J. (2023). Cognitive impairment experienced by Chinese breast cancer survivors. Scientific Reports, 13(1). [More Information]
Napier-Raman, S., Rosas, S., Hossain, S., Mpofu, E., Lee, M., Liamputtong, P., Dune, T., Mapedzahama, V. (2023). Concept Mapping Method. In Pranee Liamputtong (Eds.), Handbook of Social Sciences and Global Public Health, (pp. 1-25). United States: Springer Cham. [More Information]
Tewabe, T., Kamal, M., Alam, K., Quazi, A., Talukder, M., Hossain, S. (2023). Factors driving underweight, wasting, and stunting among urban school aged children: Evidence from Merawi town, Northwest Ethiopia. PLoS Global Public Health, 3(1). [More Information]
Napier-Raman, S., Hossain, S., Lee, M., Mpofu, E., Liamputtong, P., Dune, T. (2023). Migrant and refugee youth perspectives on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Australia: a systematic review. Sexual Health, 20(1), 35-48. [More Information]
Aibangbee, M., Micheal, S., Mapedzahama, V., Liamputtong, P., Pithavadian, R., Hossain, S., Mpofu, E., Dune, T. (2023). Migrant and Refugee Youth’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: A Scoping Review to Inform Policies and Programs. International Journal of Public Health, 68, 1605801-1-1605801-16. [More Information]
Napier-Raman, S., Hossain, S., Mpofu, E., Lee, M., Liamputtong, P., Dune, T. (2023). Sexual and reproductive health and rights decision-making among Australian migrant and refugee youth: a group concept mapping study. Culture Health and Sexuality. [More Information]
Pithavadian, R., Liamputtong, P., Mpofu, E., Hossain, S., Aibangbee, M., Dune, T. (2023). Sexual and Reproductive Health and Young People: A Social Science Approach. In Pranee Liamputtong (Eds.), Handbook of Social Sciences and Global Public Health, (pp. 1-21). United States: Springer Cham. [More Information]

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2022

Wang, L., Mackenzie, L., Hossain, S. (2022). Breast cancer screening practices and associated factors among Chinese-Australian women living in Sydney: A cross-sectional survey study. Nursing and Health Sciences, 24(1), 293-303. [More Information]
Munro, A., Keep, M., Hunter, E., Hossain, S. (2022). Confidence to manage menstruation among university students in Australia: Evidence from a cross-sectional survey. Women's Health, 18. [More Information]
Abu Awwad, D., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P., Adam, S. (2022). Exploring the role of healthcare organisations in increasing women’s participation in breast-screening in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of Cancer Education, 37(3), 755-762. [More Information]
Kamal, M., Tewabe, T., Tsheten, T., Hossain, S. (2022). Individual- and Community-Level Factors Associated with Diarrhea in Children Younger Than Age 5 Years in Bangladesh: Evidence from the 2014 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. Current Therapeutic Research: Clinical and Experimental, 97. [More Information]
Huda, M., Hailemariam, T., Hossain, S., Malo, J., Khan, S., Hadisuyatmana, S., Ferdous, A., Akombi-Inyang, B., Islam, R., Renzaho, A. (2022). Medical waste management-related factors affecting health and experiences of health risks among medical waste handlers in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol of qualitative studies. BMJ Open, 12(3). [More Information]
Napier-Raman, S., Hossain, S., Lee, M., Mpofu, E., Dune, T., Liamputtong, P., Mapedzahama, V. (2022). Migrant and refugee youth perspectives on sexual and reproductive health rights in Australia: a systematic review protocol. Pacific Health Dialog, 21(9), 614-621. [More Information]
Abu Awwad, D., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P., Adam, S. (2022). Optimising Awareness and Knowledge of Breast Cancer Screening for Nurses Through Train-the-Trainer Workshops. Journal of Cancer Education, 37(4), 1209-1219. [More Information]
Huda, M., Hossain, S., Dune, T., Amanullah, A., Renzaho, A. (2022). The Involvement of Bangladeshi Girls and Women in Sex Work: Sex Trafficking, Victimhood, and Agency. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(12). [More Information]
Aitken, L., Hossain, S. (2022). The Psychological Distress and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors in Sydney, Australia. Healthcare, 10(10). [More Information]

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2021

Munro, A., Hunter, E., Hossain, S., Keep, M. (2021). A systematic review of the menstrual experiences of university students and the impacts on their education: A global perspective. PloS One, 16, e0257333. [More Information]
Mpofu, E., Hossain, S., Dune, T., Baghbanian, A., Aibangbee, M., Pithavadian, R., Liamputtong, P., Mapedzahama, V. (2021). Contraception decision making by Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australian youth: an exploratory study. Australian Psychologist, 56(6), 511-522. [More Information]
Workman, A., Hossain, S., Liampottung, P., Ojinaka, A., Mpofu, E. (2021). Cultural Models of Health and Health Care. In Tinashe Dune, Kim McLeod, Robyn Williams (Eds.), Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia, (pp. 36-52). Australia: Routledge. [More Information]
Hossen, M., Benson, D., Hossain, S., Sultana, Z., Rahman, M. (2021). Gendered perspectives on climate change adaptation: A quest for social sustainability in badlagaree village, Bangladesh. Water, 13(14), 1922. [More Information]

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2020

Albeshan, S., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P. (2020). Can Breast Self-examination and Clinical Breast Examination Along With Increasing Breast Awareness Facilitate Earlier Detection of Breast Cancer in Populations With Advanced Stages at Diagnosis? Clinical Breast Cancer, 20(3), 194-200. [More Information]
Mizukoshi, M., Hossain, S., Poulos, A. (2020). Comparative analysis of breast cancer incidence rates between Australia and Japan: Screening target implications. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 21(7), 2123-2129. [More Information]
Al-Mousa, D., Alakhras, M., Hossain, S., Al-Sa’di, A., Al Hasan, M., Al-Hayek, Y., Brennan, P. (2020). Knowledge, attitude and practice around breast cancer and mammography screening among Jordanian women. Breast Cancer: targets and therapy, 12, 231-242. [More Information]
Dune, T., Liamputtong, P., Hossain, S., Mapedzahama, V., Pithavadian, R., Aibangbee, M., Mpofu, E. (2020). Participatory Action Research: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Young Refugees and Migrants. In Pranee Liamputtong (Eds.), Handbook of Social Inclusion Research and Practices in Health and Social Sciences, (pp. 1). United States: Springer. [More Information]
Abu Awwad, D., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P. (2020). Policy Paper - Development and Implementation of Public Awareness Campaigns around Breast Cancer in the UAE: A Ras Al Khaimah Case Study.
Huda, M., Islam, R., Qureshi, M., Pillai, S., Hossain, S. (2020). Rumours and social stigma as barriers to the prevention of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): What solutions to consider? Global Biosecurity, 1(4), 1-6. [More Information]
Kamal, A., Huda, M., Dell, C., Hossain, S., Ahmed, S. (2020). Translational Strategies to Control and Prevent Spread of COVID-19 in the Rohiynga Refugee Camps in Bangladesh. Global Biosecurity, 1(4), 1-10. [More Information]
Abu Awwad, D., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Brennan, P., Adam, S. (2020). Women's Breast Cancer Knowledge and Health Communication in the United Arab Emirates. Healthcare, 8(4), 1-15. [More Information]

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2019

Mizukoshi, M., Hossain, S., Poulos, A. (2019). Mammographic breast density of Japanese women living in Australia: Implications for breast screening policy. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 20(9), 2811-2817. [More Information]
Albeshan, S., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Peat, J., Al Tahane, F., Brennan, P. (2019). Preliminary investigation of mammographic density among women in Riyadh: association with breast cancer risk factors and implications for screening practices. Clinical Imaging, 54, 138-147. [More Information]

2018

Abbas, M., Sitharthan, G., Hough, M., Hossain, S. (2018). An exploratory study of acculturation among Muslims in Australia. Social Identities, 24(6), 764-778. [More Information]
Albeshan, S., Mackey, M., Hossain, S., Alfuraih, A., Brennan, P. (2018). Breast cancer epidemiology in gulf cooperation council countries: a regional and international comparison. Clinical Breast Cancer, 18(3), e381-e392. [More Information]
Albeshan, S., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Demchig, D., Peat, J., Brennan, P. (2018). Mammographic density distribution in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK): Relationships with demographic and reproductive factors. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 19(6), 1607-1616. [More Information]

2017

Asghari-Fard, M., Hossain, S. (2017). Identity construction of second-generation Iranians in Australia: influences and perspectives. Social Identities, 23(2), 126-145. [More Information]
Albeshan, S., Hossain, S., Mackey, M., Osmani, S., Brennan, P. (2017). Understanding better the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes toward breast cancer and breast screening practices among women living in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). 3rd International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH 2017), Pitakotte: International Institute of Knowledge Management. [More Information]

2016

Robinson, L., Hossain, S., Clarke, J. (2016). Breast cancer knowledge and participation in breast screening practices among Southeast Asian women living in Sydney. GSTF International Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 3(2), 82-92.
Haque, A., Jones, M., Hossain, S., Dey, P. (2016). Sexual health risks and help-seeking behaviours of south Asian men who have sex with men (SAMSM) living in Australia. Australasian Sexual Health Conference, ACT Australia: Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

2015

Baghbanian, A., Mpofu, E., Hossain, S. (2015). Epilogue: What Matters in Community-Oriented Health Service? In Elias Mpofu (Eds.), Community-Oriented Health Services: Practices Across Disciplines, (pp. 345-349). New York: Springer Publishing Company. [More Information]
Mpofu, E., Levers, L., Mpofu, K., Tanui, P., Hossain, S. (2015). Family Assessments in Rehabilitation Service Provision. In Michael J. Millington, Irmo Marini (Eds.), Families in Rehabilitation Counseling: A Community-Based Rehabilitation Approach, (pp. 251-266). New York: Springer Publishing Company. [More Information]
Mpofu, E., Mackey, M., Hossain, S., Cordier, R., Millington, M., Wilkes-Gillan, S. (2015). Pedagogical Techniques in the Health Sciences. In Omobolade Delano-Oriaran, Marguerite W Penick-Parks, Suzanne Fondrie (Eds.), The SAGE Sourcebook of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, (pp. 271-278). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. [More Information]
Shadid, H., Hossain, S. (2015). Smoking behaviour, knowledge and perceived susceptibility to lung cancer among secondary school students in Amman, Jordan. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 21(3), 185-193. [More Information]

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2014

Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Sharifi, F., Hossain, S., Fakhrzadeh, H., Salimi, Z. (2014). Elder Abuse: Risk Factors of Abuse in Elderly Community-Dwelling Iranians. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 40(7), 543-554. [More Information]
Mpofu, E., Millington, M., Mackey, M., Cordier, R., Hossain, S., Wilkes-Gillan, S. (2014). Inter-professional learning outcomes with a staggered service learning placement. US National Conference of Rehabilitation Education, Spring, Los Angeles: US National Conference of Rehabilitation Education.
Mustapha, W., Hossain, S., O'Loughlin, K. (2014). Management and Impact of Diabetes on Quality of Life among the Lebanese Community of Sydney: A Quantitative Study. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism, 5(1), 1-10. [More Information]

2013

Yang, C., Hossain, S., Sitharthan, G. (2013). Collaborative Practice in Early Childhood Intervention From the Perspectives of Service Providers. Infants & Young Children: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Special Care, 26(1), 57-73. [More Information]
Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Hossain, S., Sharifi, F. (2013). Factors Impacting on the Burden of Informal Caregiving among Elderly Community Care-recipients. Aging And Society: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2(1), 39-54. [More Information]
Gwirayi, P., Mpofu, E., Hossain, S., Dune, T., Maruatona, S. (2013). Sexual and Reproductive Health. In Kenneth D Keith (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural Psychology, (pp. 1161-1164). West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. [More Information]
Shadid, H., Hossain, S. (2013). Understanding Smoking Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Amman, Jordan: A Qualitative Study. Community Medicine & Health Education, 3(2), 1-7. [More Information]

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2012

Mustapha, W., Hossain, S., O'Loughlin, K. (2012). Detection, Management and Impact of Diabetes among the Lebanese Community of Sydney: A Qualitative Study. Community Medicine & Health Education, 2(7), 1-10. [More Information]
Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S., Niknami, S. (2012). Levels and functions of HIV/AIDS stigma within the Iranian community living in the Sydney metropolitan area. Health Education Journal, 71(1), 115-128. [More Information]
Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Hossain, S., Abdollahpour, I. (2012). Mental and physical health status among elderly people: The role of socioeconomic predictors. Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing, 9(5), 12-22.
Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S., Bazargan-Hejazi, S. (2012). Perceived stigma and social risk of HIV testing and disclosure among Iranian-Australians living in the Sydney metropolitan area. Sexual Health, 9(2), 171-177. [More Information]

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2011

Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S. (2011). Functional Analysis of HIV/AIDS Stigma: Consensus or Divergence? Health Education and Behavior, 38(6), 584-595. [More Information]
Caldwell, H., Hossain, S., Birch,, M. (2011). Purchasing sex - describing the lived experiences of men who buy sex in Australia through client Narrative. 20th World Conference of Sexual Health, Plymouth MA USA: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Hossain, S., Birch,, M. (2011). Self Perceptions: Clients who access Commercial Sexual services in Australia. Erotic Screen and Sound: Culture, Media and Desire Conference, ACT Australia: Sydney University.
Hossain, S., de Wit, J. (2011). Self-perceptions of male clients of the Australian sex industry - How they place themselves politically and their position within the context of the sexual contract. Australasian Sexual Health Conference, ACT Australia: Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Mathews, R., Hossain, S. (2011). The role of acculturation in health status and utilization of health services among the Iranian elderly in metropolitan Sydney. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 26(4), 397-405. [More Information]

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2009

O'Loughlin, K., Hossain, S., Mathews, R., Alizadeh-Khohei, M. (2009). Understanding Psychological Distress Among Elderly Migrants and Use of Health Care Services: Does Ethnicity Matter? Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, 13(Supplement 1), S332-S333.

2007

Hossain, S. (2007). Women and Anomie in Bangladesh. 6th Women in Asia Conference.

2006

Asghari-Fard, M., Hossain, S., Sitharthan, G. (2006). Acculturation, identity formation and psycho-social wellbeing: a study of second generation Iranian in Australia. Fourth College of Health Sciences Research Conference 2004 â€“ "From Cell to Society 4".
Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S. (2006). Stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS: a study of Iranian community in the Sydney metropolitan area. D62: the role of social theory in prevention and care. XVI International Aids Conference 2006, world wide web: http://www.aids2006.abstracts.org/printpreview.php?
Hosseinzadeh, H., Hossain, S. (2006). Stigma, discrimination and HIV/AIDS: a study of Iranian community in the Sydney metropolitan area. Fourth College of Health Sciences Research Conference 2004 â€“ "From Cell to Society 4".
Alizadeh-Khoei, M., Mathew, M., Hossain, S. (2006). Use of health care services by older Iranian living in Sydney. Fourth College of Health Sciences Research Conference 2004 â€“ "From Cell to Society 4".
Asghari-Fard, M., Hossain, S., Sitharthan, G. (2006). What are the implications of Australian Multiculturalism for the development of health policies and services? Does cultural awareness optimise quality of care? Collegian.
Asaghi-Ford, M., Hossain, S. (2006). What are the Implications of Australian Multiculturalism for the Development of Health Policies and Services? Does Cultural Awareness Optimise Quality of Care? RCNA Annual Conference 2006, www: www.rcna.org.au/ancon06.c1.php.

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2004

Yang, C., Hossain, S., Sitharthan, G. (2004). A study on collaboration in service delivery of early childhood intervention to children with intellectual disability and their families. "From Cell to Society 3", United Kingdom: British Medical Journal Publishing Group.

2003

Hossain, S. (2003). Globalisation, Rapid urbanisation and anomie in Dhaka. In T. J. Scrase, T. J. M. Holden & S. Baum (Eds.), Globalization, Culture and Inequality in Asia, (pp. 234-248). Melbourne: Trans Pacific Press.

2002

Hossain, S. (2002). Rapid urban growth, development of anomie and impact on health. XVth ISA World Congress of Sociology.
Hossain, S. (2002). Rapid urbanisationand quality of life. From Cell to Society 3, United Kingdom: British Medical Journal Publishing Group.
Hossain, S. (2002). Uncontrolled urban growth, anomie and quality of life. Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Sociology 2002.

2001

Hossain, S. (2001). Demography, Mortality. In Not known (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Death and Dying. United States: Routledge imprint of Taylor & Francis.
Kendig, H., Quine, S., Hossain, S., Parsons, A. (2001). Global Health Expectancy Research Among Older People. Ageing and Health Technical Report 1.
Hossain, S., Akther, S. (2001). Uncontrolled Urban Growth and Development of Anome in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 3 (2001, 1-15.
Hossain, S. (2001). Urbanisation and Anomie: a case study of Dhaka. Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology Research colloquium.

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Selected Grants

2019

Migrant and Refugee Youths Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Dune T, Mpofu E, Mapedzahama V, Hossain S, Liamputtong P, Australian Research Council (ARC)/Discovery Projects (DP)

2015

Transforming breast cancer diagnosis in Ras Al Khaimah, Brennan P, Mackey M, Nickson C, Hossain S, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research/Research Support

2005

Development of a culturally appropriate model for awareness, detection and diagnosis of breast cancer in Bangladeshi women, Hossain S, Oâ€™Loughline K, Polus A, University of Sydney/International Development Fund

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