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Research Biography
Dr Jane Fischer holds a PhD in public health, and has research interests focused upon reducing harm associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) use; quality of life; and vulnerable populations, particularly women.
Research Interests
Specialist areas:
- Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use
- Vulnerable populations, including young adults, women, sex workers and people experiencing systematic disadvantage
- Quality of life and subjective wellbeing, particularly its measurement
Methods:
- Secondary data analysis
- Quantitative research, particularly longitudinal and cross-sectional study designs
Outcomes:
- Translational research
- Workforce development
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Beyond pleasure: a study into the quality of life of illicit drug users, University of Queensland
… → 2015
Award Date: 30 Aug 2015
Master, Politicalisation of cannabis in Queensland, University of Queensland
1993 → 1996
Award Date: 21 Dec 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Anthropology; Major: Government, University of Queensland
1990 → 1992
Award Date: 21 Jan 1992
Supervisory Interests
- Quality of life
- Alcohol and other drugs
- Workforce development and workplace learning
- Vulnerable groups
Keywords
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- quality of life
- harm reduction
- stigma
- outcome measures
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The Unfolding Crisis: An Exploratory Study of the Struggle for Inclusivity and Relevance in the Returned & Services League of Australia
Prevett, A., Wadham, B., Fischer, J., Short, M., Lâm, J. & Saikia, U., 15 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Veteran Studies. 11, 1, p. 16-29 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Disclosures of harming others during their most recent drinking session: Findings from a large national study of heavy-drinking adolescents
Lam, T., Laslett, A.-M., Fischer, J., Salom, C., Ogeil, R. P., Lubman, D. I., Aiken, A., Mattick, R., Gilmore, W. & Allsop, S., Jan 2022, In: Drug and Alcohol Review. 41, 1, p. 197-207 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tobacco cessation and screening in culturally and linguistically diverse communities: An Evidence Check rapid review brokered by the Sax Institute for Cancer Council NSW, 2022
McEntee, A., Hines, S., Trigg, J., Fairweather, K., Guillaumier, A., Fischer, J., Bonevski, B., Smith, J. A., Wilson, C. & Bowden, J., 19 Oct 2022, NSW: Sax Institute. 243 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Adelaide Primary Health Network Alcohol and Other Treatment Services Mapping, Research and Planning Project: Substance use and treatment engagement amongst older persons
Fischer, J., McEntee, A., Nicholas, R., Appleton, S. & Roche, A. M., 2021, National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), Flinders University. 116 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): description, strengths and knowledge gaps.
Fischer, J., Roche, A. & Duraisingam, V., 30 Jun 2021, 18 p. South Australia : National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), Flinders University.Research output: Other contribution