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About

Dr. Fatima is a Research Fellow at Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University. Fatima received her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the School of Public Health, University of Queensland. Her major interest is in sleep research, specifically in the epidemiology of poor sleep and emerging burden of poor sleep in the young population. She is interested in exploring the link between inadequate sleep and cardiovascular outcomes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome.

Her research interest also involves identifying approaches to enhance health outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged population groups, specifically focusing on how epidemiological analyses can better inform policy and health services to reduce health disparities.

Interests

Research

Cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes of poor sleep
Primary Health Care service improvement
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Experience

2017 to 2018 - Research Fellow, , Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University (Mount Isa, QLD)
2015 to 2017 - Research Officer, , Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University (Mount Isa, QLD)
2013 to 2016 - Ph.D. Graduate, School of Public Health, University of Queensland (Brisbane, QLD)
2010 to 2012 - Research Student, School of Public Health, University of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW)

Research Disciplines

Socio-Economic Objectives

Honours

Awards

2018 - Recipient of the JCU Rising Stars Early Career Researcher Leadership Program

Memberships

2017 to 2018 - Australasian Sleep Association (ASA)
2016 to 2017 - Public Health Association of Australia

Publications

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

Begum T, Anuradha S, Fatima Y and Mamun A (2023) Epidemiology of Caesarean section on maternal request in Australia: A population-based study. Midwifery, 117.
Fatima Y, Liu Y, Cleary A, Dean J, Smith V, King S and Solomon S (2023) Connecting the health of country with the health of people: Application of “caring for country” in improving the social and emotional well-being of Indigenous people in Australia and New Zealand. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 31.
Hasan M, Tariqujjaman M, Fatima Y and Haque M (2023) Geographical variation in the association between physical violence and sleep disturbance among adolescents: A population-based, sex-stratified analysis of data from 89 countries. Sleep Health, 9 (2). pp. 151-158
Hasan M, Fatima Y, Cleary A, McDaid L, Munir K, Smith S, Dias S, Baxter J and Mamun A (2023) Geographical variations in the prevalence of traditional and cyberbullying and its additive role in psychological and somatic health complaints among adolescents in 38 European countries. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 164 (January 2023).
Huda M, Callaway L, Jackson G, Fatima Y, Cumming J, Biswas T, Paz G, Boyle F, Sly P and Mamun A (2023) Time trends, projections, and spatial distribution of low birthweight in Australia, 2009–2030: Evidence from the National Perinatal Data Collection. Birth, 50 (1). pp. 76-89
Pervin S, Emmett P, Northstone K, Townsend N, Fatima Y, Huda M, McIntyre H and Al Mamun A (2023) Trajectories of dietary patterns from pregnancy to 12 years post-pregnancy and associated maternal characteristics: evidence from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. European Journal of Nutrition, 62. pp. 2763-2777
Pervin S, Emmett P, Townsend N, Biswas T, Huda M, Northstone K, Fatima Y, McIntyre H and Al Mamun A (2023) The myth and reality of familial resemblance in dietary intake: a systematic review and meta-analysis on the resemblance of dietary intake among parent and offspring. EClinicalMedicine, 60.
Begum T, Fatima Y, Anuradha S, Hasan M and Al Mamun A (2022) Longitudinal association between caesarean section birth and cardio-vascular risk profiles among adolescents in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 46 (6). pp. 776-783
Blunden S, Yiallourou S and Fatima Y (2022) Sleep health and its implications in First Nation Australians: A systematic review. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 21.
Fatima Y, Hays R, Neilson A, Knight S and Jatrana S (2022) Why patients attend emergency department for primary care type problems: views of healthcare providers working in a remote community. Rural and Remote Health, 22 (1).
Hasan M, Fatima Y, Smith S, Tariqujjaman M, Jatrana S and Mamun A (2022) Geographical variations in the association between bullying victimization and sleep loss among adolescents: a population-based study of 91 countries. Sleep Medicine, 90. pp. 1-8

Book Chapters

Fatima Y, Cleary A, King S, Solomon S, McDaid L, Hasan M, Al Mamun A and Baxter J (2022) Cultural Identity and Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. In: Family Dynamics over the Life Course: Foundations, Turning Points and Outcomes. Life Course Research and Social Policies, 15. Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 57-70

More: ResearchOnline@JCU stores 50+ research outputs authored by Dr Yaqoot Fatima from 2007 onwards.

Current Funding

Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.

Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre Limited - Research Seed Grants

Nurse-led and Aboriginal health worker supported model for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea diagnosis and management in remote Queensland

Indicative Funding: $50,000 over 2 years
Summary: This project involves trial and evaluation of nurse-led, and Aboriginal health workers (AHWs) supported, integrated model for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) diagnosis and management in Mount Isa. After appropriate training and upskilling, nurses and AHWs will offer diagnosis and management of OSA. Patients with moderate-severe OSA will be managed locally, while atypical/complex patients will be referred to specialists. Validated questionnaires and objective measures will be used to assess treatment effectiveness, waiting time reduction, treatment adherence and feasibility and acceptability of the model. Stakeholder interviews will help in identifying opportunities for improvement and strategies for sustaining and systematising the model over time.
Investigators: Yaqoot Fatima, Isabelle Skinner, Timothy Skinner, Romola Bucks, Peter Eastwood, Stephanie King, Santosh Jatrana, Abdullah Mamun and Jacinta Marshall (JCU Murtupuni Centre for Rural & Remote Health, La Trobe University, University of Western Australia, The University of Queensland and Gidgee Healing Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Ltd)
Keywords: Sleep apnoea; Service model; diagnosis; Rural health

Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre Limited - Research Seed Grants

Co-Design Sleep Apnoea Awareness and Education Program for First Nations Peoples in Remote Queensland

Indicative Funding: $49,881 over 2 years
Summary: In First Nations communities, limited awareness of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and its health impact, shame in seeking care and service access issues are leading to a high burden of undiagnosed / untreated OSA. This project will co-design an OSA education program and train Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) as local champions to offer OSA support services for First Nations peoples. A culturally responsive education program / resources and support service will improve community awareness and understanding of OSA, enable a social environment to discuss OSA without shame and ensure timely uptake of diagnostic / management services. Evaluation will assess program acceptability, effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
Investigators: Yaqoot Fatima, Stephanie King, Santosh Jatrana, Sam May, Timothy Skinner and Romola Bucks (JCU Murtupuni Centre for Rural & Remote Health, Gidgee Healing Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Ltd, La Trobe University and University of Western Australia)
Keywords: Sleep Apnoea; Service Model; Diagnosis; Rural Health

Western Queensland Primary Care Collaborative Limited - Research Grant

Co-designing and evaluating youth mental health services in remote, Central and NW Qld.

Indicative Funding: $207,800 over 2 years
Summary: This project will trial place-based youth (aged 12-25 years) mental health service models in remote Queensland communities. Co-design workshops will be conducted with young people and key stakeholders in North West Queensland (NWQ) and Central West Queensland (CWQ). The workshops will identify and prioritise youth mental health needs, incorporate young people's input in service design, structure and delivery, and co-define service effectiveness indicators. Based on workshop findings, WQPHN will commission appropriate service to offer mental health assessments, referral and clinical service delivery in NWQ. In the final stage, model evaluation will be conducted to improve service delivery and inform future rollout of services.
Investigators: Yaqoot Fatima, Santosh Jatrana and Sabina Knight (JCU Murtupuni Centre for Rural & Remote Health)
Keywords: Youth mental health; Service model; Co-design; Rural health

Supervision

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

Sleep and Educational Outcomes in Indigenous Children (Masters , Secondary Advisor)
Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) as Indicators of Victimisation of IPV in Adulthood. (PhD , External Advisor)

Collaboration

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