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Research Biography
Associate Professor Karla Canuto is a Torres Strait Islander, descendent of the Naghir Tribe of the Kulkagul Clan. Karla has over 20 years’ experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health/ health research. Karla's qualifications include a Bachelor of Sports & Exercise Science (JCU), a Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion (Uni Syd) and a PhD (UniSA) conferred in 2013. Karla has experience across a wide range of research projects all focused on improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Research topics include cancer screening, chronic disease prevention, cardiac rehab, mums and bubs and the promotion of physical activity and nutrition. She is also passionate about building the capacity and capabilities of researchers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, in particular, growing the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of South Australia
Award Date: 15 Aug 2013
Supervision
- Registered
Research Areas
- Rural and remote health
- Indigenous studies
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Generating evidence to inform responsive and effective actions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent health and well-being: a mix method protocol for evidence integration 'the Roadmap Project'
Kurji, J., Shackleford, I., McDonough, D., Andrews, B., Andrews, F., Cooke, S., Garay, M., Harrington, T., Kennedy, C., Lenoy, J., Maclaine, M., McCleary, H., Randall, L., Rose, H., Rosendale, D., Telfer, J., Pearson, O., Canuto, K., Brodie, T., Charles, J., & 6 others, Jul 2024, In: BMJ Open. 14, 7, p. e085109Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identifying barriers and facilitators to physical activity and perceptions of Traditional Indigenous Games among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: a qualitative study
Thorne, T., Taylor, S., Canuto, K. & Leicht, A. S., Aug 2024, In: Health Promotion International. 39, 4, 9 p., daae108.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Kikirriu Dan Walmai Project: Progress Report 1: October 2023 to February 2024
Canuto, K., Hughes, J., Cundale, K. & Liddy-Stokes, C., Feb 2024, 24 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Navigating the cultural adaptation of a US-based online mental health and social support program for use with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males in the Northern Territory, Australia: Processes, outcomes, and lessons
Opozda, M. J., Bonson, J., Vigona, J., Aanundsen, D., Paradisis, C., Anderson, P., Stahl, G., Watkins, D. C., Black, O., Brickley, B., Canuto, K. J., Drummond, M. J. N., Miller Jr., K. F., Oth, G., Petersen, J., Prehn, J., Raciti, M. M., Robinson, M., Rodrigues, D., Stokes, C., & 2 others, Dec 2024, In: International Journal For Equity in Health. 23, 1, 15 p., 165.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Securing surviving futures: Zenadh Health Science Research and Education Council
Hughes, J. T., Canuto, K. J. & Mills OAM, P. J., 1 Jul 2024, In: Medical Journal of Australia. 221, 1, p. 29-30 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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