Research in our Department draws from a broad range of disciplines, all of which are essential to addressing public health issues.
Embracing the significant overlap and synergy between the three broad groupings represented in the Department; Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Environment and Health, Social Science, Humanities and Health, our researchers focus on areas such as:
- The marginalisation of vulnerable populations
- Quality and safety in health care
- Infectious disease
- Surveillance and management
- Food environments
- Hauora Māori
- Health professionals
- Health promotion
- Public health pedagogy
Methodological expertise spans:
- Epidemiology and biostatistics
- Kaupapa Māori
- A range of qualitative methods
Research
Travel injury and fatality rates by mode of transport: A systematic review
January 2023-
Dr Angela Curl
Associate Professor Rebecca McLean
Rachel Haselden
The relationship between alcohol and suicide in Aotearoa New Zealand
Funded by Oakley Mental Health Foundation
2021-2024
Dr Rose Crossin
Lana Cleland
Professor Joe Boden (UOC Psychological Medicine)
Drug and alcohol harms in Aotearoa New Zealand
Funded by HRC and University of Otago
2021-2024
Dr Rose Crossin
Lana Cleland
Professor Joe Boden (UOC Psychological Medicine)
Activating Change through InterVentions for Active Travel in our Neighbourhoods (ACTIVATION)
Funded by Healthier Lives and Ageing Well
May 2020-June 2024
Dr Angela Curl
Dr Christina McKerchar
Dr Helen Fitt
Dr Jonathan Williman
Els Russell
Cushla Dares
Anna Coppens
Amanda Smithies
Nicki Williams
A participatory virtual street audit of urban environments for falls risk
Funded by a University of Otago Research Grant
January 2020-
Dr Angela Curl
Dr Jonathan Williman
Cushla Dares
Tessa Pocock
Amanda Smithies
On demand delivery of unhealthy commodities in New Zealand
Funded by Lottery Health and a University of Otago Research Grant
Dr Rose Crossin
Dr Angela Curl
Dr Christina McKerchar