Conjoint Senior Lecturer
Dr Marjan Khajehei
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2017 |
Certificate IV in Leadership & Management WSLHD Training and Development Service l People and Culture NSW Health |
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2013 |
PhD, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin University, Western Australia |
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2008 |
MSc, Clinical Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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1999 |
BSc, Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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1995 |
Associate's degree, Midwifery, Shahrood University of Medical Sciences, Shahrood, Iran
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Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine
Adjunct Assoc Professor | University of New South Wales
Clinical Midwifery Consultant, Department of Women’s and Newborn Health | Westmead Hospital
Dr Marjan Khajehei holds Bachelor's and Master's degree in Midwifery and a PhD in Public Health. She is a passionate researcher, clinician and academic, committed to ongoing enhancement of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. She owns in-depth understanding of relevant research regulations guidelines (ie. ICH/GCP, TGA) and has contributed to the establishment, implementation and progress management (ie. designing, planning, budgeting, ethics approvals, managing the research team and outcomes delivery) of both quantitative and qualitative research (ie. randomised clinical trials, retrospective file reviews, surveys and interviews).
She possess strong leadership, mentoring and training skills, and ishighly capable of motivating and integrating teams. Her strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as solid understanding of change management principles have enabled her to efficiently conduct research in multicultural matrix organisations in Australia, across government hospitals, NGOs, Universities, not-for-profit organisations, research institutes and private sector.
She holds a track record of publications and creating an exceptional learning experience through speaking at national and international congresses, seminars and workshops. Her expertise in delivering innovative, learner-centred education is of the highest professional standards.
- Publications
- Media
- Grants
- Awards
- Research Activities
- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
WSLHD Kickstarter Grant. Research title: “Mothers' psychological experience of childbirth fear and trauma: a qualitative study”. Westmead hospital. Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia. HPRM. 17/80935. 2022-2024
Australian National Blood Authority Grant. Research title: “Comparison of the efficacy of intravenous iron infusion versus red blood cell transfusion in the management of acute postpartum anaemia: a randomised controlled trial (RCT)”. Australian National Blood Authority (Ref No. D17/21017). 2017-2020
Western Sydney Local Health District Board Bursary. Research title: “Effect of length of postnatal hospital stay on maternal mental health during the first few weeks after birth”. Westmead hospital. Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia. Ref No: HPRM 17/80935. 2017-2018
Deputy of Research Grant – Bojnurd University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of ginger on heavy menstrual bleeding”. Deputy of Research of Bojnurd University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 89-162). 2011-2013
Merit-based Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (CIPRS). Research title: “Sexual function of women during the first year after childbirth: Effect of parity (giving birth after the 20th week of pregnancy), depression and relationship satisfaction”. Curtin University, Western Australia 2010-2013. Full-time PhD tuition fees plus annual stipend
Deputy of Research Grant – Bojnurd University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of ginger and zinc sulfate on primary dysmenorrhea”. Deputy of Research of Bojnurd University of Medical Science (Grant No. 89-162). 2010-2011
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Comparison of the quality of Pap smears with both Anatomical spatula method and convenience method (spatula-cytobrush)”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 88-4157). 2008-2010
Students Research Council Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of St John's Wort on menopausal symptoms”. Students Research Council, Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 87-4288). 2007-2008
Talented Students Council – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of vitamin C on dyspareunia and vaginal discharge in women receiving doxycycline and triple sulfa for chlamydial cervicitis”. Talented Students Council, Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 87-4349). 2007-2008
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Knowledge on and attitudes towards sexual and reproductive health in adults”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 87-3976). 2007
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point on women's general health”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 86-3652). 2007-2008
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of dydrogesterone and calcium plus vitamin D on premenstrual syndrome and general health of women”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 86-3812). 2006-2007
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “The association between high-risk pregnancy and postpartum anxiety and depression”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 83-2264). 2006
- Recognised Reviewer Award
From Midwifery, Elsevier, 2015, 2018 & 2020
From Phytotherapy Research, Wiley, 2019
From BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017
From Journal of Herbal Medicine, Elsevier 2017
From Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Elsevier 2016
- Certified Sentinel of Science Award
From the Publons Board, Top 10 percent of reviewers 2016
- Recipient of Merit-based Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (CIPRS)
Four years’ full-time PhD tuition fees ($120,000) plus a stipend of $ 22,500 per annum
Curtin University, Western Australia 2010-2013
- Recipent of The John J. Sciarra IJGO Prize Paper Award
For ‘Best Clinical Research Article from a Low/Middle Income Country in 2009’
From International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
BOOK CHAPTER
Khajehei M. Endorphins, sexuality and reproduction. In Kerr, PL., Birbu, C., & Gregg, JM. (Eds), Endorphins: From Molecular Science to Modern Medicine (In Press)
EDITORIAL POSITIONS
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Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (WJOG), Jan 2012 – Present
http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6220/SearchMembers?siteName=2218-6220&pageNumber=1&type=1&text=australia
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Editorial Board Member, Austin Pain & Relief, June 2016 – Present
http://austinpublishinggroup.com/austin-pain-relief/editorialBoard.php
REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- Khajehei M., & Gidaszewski B. Clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of large-scale midwifery-led, home phototherapy and neonatal jaundice surveillance. ACM National Conference. 13th – 15th Sep 2022, Cairns, NT
- Gidaszewski B, Khajehei M. Changes in maternal BMI among women who have consecutive single births. Perinatal Society of Australia & New Zealand Conference (PSANZ). 23rd – 25th March 2021, Sydney, NSW (Poster Presentation)
- Khajehei M., & Gidaszewski B. Correlation between serum bilirubin and JM-105 and MBJ-20 transcutaneous bilirubinometers. Perinatal Society of Australia & New Zealand Conference (PSANZ). 23rd – 25th March 2021, Sydney, NSW (Poster Presentation)
- Ryan E, Khajehei M. Fear of Childbirth – Planned Research of Prevalence and Outcomes at One Sydney Tertiary Hospital. Perinatal Society of Australia & New Zealand Conference (PSANZ). 23rd – 25th March 2021, Sydney, NSW (Poster Presentation)
- Vahedi F., Gholizadeh L., Khajehei M., Orr, F. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the risk of future cardiovascular disease in women. HDR Presentations University of Technology Sydney. Nov 2019. Sydney, Australia (Oral Presentation)
- Khajehei M. Saving Feet: comparing ‘apples’ to identify best practice in the detection of neonatal jaundice. NSW Health Nursing & Midwifery Showcase. September 2019 (Oral Presentation)
- Khajehei M. Correlation between serum bilirubin and two transcutaneous bilirubinometers on different sites in healthy neonates. Westmead Research Showcase. September 2019 (Poster Presentation)
- Khajehei M., YGidaszewski B. Measuring transcutaneous and serum bilirubin: a comparative analysis of two devices in healthy late preterm and term neonates. Nursing and Midwifery Symposium, Westmead Hospital Week, Westmead Hospital. August 2019 (Oral Presentation)
- Khajehei M., & Gidaszewski B. Measuring transcutaneous and serum bilirubin: a comparative analysis of two devices in healthy late preterm and term neonates. Westmead Association Hospital Week, Westmead Hospital. August 2019 (Poster Presentation)
- Khajehei M., Gidaszewski B. Comparison of serum bilirubin measurement and two transcutaneous bilirubinometers in well neonates. 2nd Women’s and Newborn Health Conference. May 2019, Westmead, NSW (Oral Presentation)
- Gidaszewski B., & Khajehei M. Comparison of accuracy of JM-103 and JM-105 devices against serum bilirubin measurement in neonates. Perinatal Society of Australia & New Zealand Conference (PSANZ). April 2019, Gold Coast QLD (Poster Presentation)
- Khajehei M. Choice or coercion in childbirth: a room with a view. International symposium of Public Involvement in Health Research. Feb 2019, University of Sydney, Sydney NSW (Oral Presentation)
- Khajehei M. Trends in the prevalence of high BMI in pregnant women and the risk factors: a large population based study 2011-2017. CPC Westmead Research Forum. Aug 2018, Westmead NSW, Australia (Oral Presentation)
- Khajehei M. Increasing prevalence of diabetes in pregnant women attending Westmead hospital over a period of 7 years. Hospital Week, Westmead Hospital. Aug 2018, Westmead NSW Australia (Oral presentation)
- Gidaszewski B., Khajehei M., & McGee T. Outpatient cervical ripening: midwives investigation of discomfort/pain during speculum and Foley catheter insertion. ACM NSW Conference. September 2018, Wollongong NSW (Oral presentation).
- Khajehei M. Trends in the prevalence of diabetes in pregnant women and its risk factors: a large, population-based study in Sydney 2011-2017. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australiasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society, Aug 2018, Adelaide SA (Poster presentation)
- Khajehei M. When less is more: The effect of syntocinon (synthetic oxytocin) on health and well-being of women and infants. Westmead Women’s and Newborn Health Conference, May 2017, Westmead NSW, Australia (Oral Presentation)
- Khajehei M. Effect of pregnancy and childbirth on sexual function of Australian women: A Qualitative study. Westmead Women’s and Newborn Health Conference, May 2017, Westmead NSW, Australia (Oral Presentation)
- Khajehei M. Sexual life of women with high-risk pregnancy. Perinatal Society of Australia & New Zealand Conference (PSANZ). April 2017, Canberra ACT, Australia (Poster presentation)
- Khajehei M. Pregnancy and birth outcomes in women with a history of childhood sexual abuse. ACM NSW Branch State Conference. July 2016, Leura, Blue Mountains NSW, Australia (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M. Perinatal outcomes after assisted conception. Hospital Week, Westmead Hospital. Aug 2016 Westmead NSW Australia (Poster presentation)
- Khajehei M. Addressing sexuality concerns during perinatal period: The use of PLISSIT model for midwives and nurses. Nepean Annual Midwives Conference 2016. Mar 2016, Hawkesbury NSW, Australia (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M. Prevalence and predictors of low parenting confidence in mothers of young children attending early parenting residential units. The 2015 Ingham Institute and SWSLHD Research Showcase, Nov 2015, Sydney NSW, Australia (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M. Evaluation of the centralised intake referral service: A continuum of care for vulnerable families. The 2015 Ingham Institute and SWSLHD Research Showcase, Nov 2015, Sydney, Australia (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M. Effect of education and awareness on early parenting experience and parenting confidence of Australian mothers. The Australian Society for Medical Research NSW Scientific Meeting. June 2015, Sydney, Australia (Poster presentation)
- Khajehei M., & Doherty M. Impacts of breastfeeding on sexual function of women during the first year after childbirth: Literature Review. The 13th Asia-Oceania Congress of Sexology. Oct 2014. Brisbane, Australia (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M., & Doherty M. The types of sexual activity of women and their sexual satisfaction, mental health and quality of relationships: A literature review. The 13th Asia-Oceania Congress of Sexology. Oct 2014. Brisbane, Australia (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M., Doherty M., & Tilley PJM. Women in the same-sex relationship: a multidimensional perspective. The 12th Asia-Oceania Congress of Sexology. Aug 2012. Matsue, Japan (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M., Doherty M., & Tilley PJM. Postnatal depression and postpartum sexual dysfunction: an association. The 12th Asia-Oceania Congress of Sexology. Aug 2012. Matsue, Japan (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M. Reflection of a sexology PhD student. The 12th Asia-Oceania Congress of Sexology. Aug 2012. Matsue, Japan (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M., Forouhari S., & Taleban Fard H. Updates on Family Planning Practice and the Knowledge and Performance of Family Planning Staff. The International Conference on Health, Wellness and Society, 2011. California, USA (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M., Behroozpour E., & Hajizadeh N. Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. International Conference on Cognitive, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences. Oct 2010. Paris, France (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M., & Hadzic M. Evaluating Relationship between Sexuality and Mental Health with the help of Data Mining Algorithms and Online Questionnaires. 23rd IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical, IEEE, 2010, Perth, Western Australia (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M., & Etemady F. Data Mining and Medical Research Studies. Computational Intelligence, Modeling and Simulation 2010 [CIMSim2010], IEEE, Sep 2010. Bali, Indonesia (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M., & Ziyadlou S. Relationship between the lack of sleep at night and teenage cancer. Adolescents Health Seminar, Mar 2009, Shiraz, Iran (Poster presentation)
- Kashefi F., & Khajehei M. The use of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women with endometriosis. 14th Annual Congress of Updates on Fertility and Infertility: Endometriosis. Nov 2008, Tehran, Iran (Oral presentation)
- Khajehei M., & Zarshenas M. The increase of cardiac diseases while using tamoxiphen in breast cancer patients. 3rd Symposium of Updates on CVS Diseases, Fars Heart Foundation, Apr 2008, Shiraz, Iran (Poster presentation)
- Akbarzadeh M., & Khajehei M. Failure to contraception and unintended and high-risk pregnancy. 38th Iranian conference on refreshing Medical and Paramedical High Risk Pregnancy Iranian Conference, Feb2007, Isfahan, Iran (Oral presentation)
Royal Hospital For Women Annual Midwifery Conference
Sydney, 1 April 2022
- Sexual dysfunction in postpartum women (Invited)
XXIII World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) https://www.figo.org/
Virtual Congress, 21 – 28 October 2021
- Breast feeding can kill women's sex drive. What to do? (Invited)
The Sutherland and St George Hospitals Maternity and Breastfeeding
Virtual Conference, 14 – 15 October 2021
- Early pregnancy obesity and associated risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women attending Westmead hospital: 2011-2017 trends (Invited)
CPC Westmead Obesity workshop
Westmead Institute for Medical Research, The University of Sydney at Westmead hospital, May 2020
- Breastfeeding and sex: Cultural Practices and Variations (Invited)
Midwifery Professional Development Day
Childbirth and Parenting Educators of Australia, Sydney, NSW, Nov 2019
- The right kind of help when you need it: Sexual function of women with Psoriasis (Invited)
General Practice & Acute Medicine Update Refresher Conference
The Australian Medical Forum, Sydney, NSW, June 2019
- Perineal trauma and getting back to sex after birth (Invited)
Midwifery Challenges Conference
AusMed, Sydney, NSW, March 2019
- The right kind of help when you need it: Sexual function of people with Psoriasis (Invited)
World Psoriasis Day Community Forum
Westmead hospital, Westmead, NSW, Oct 2018
- Sexuality and incontinence (Invited)
Continence Nurse Advisors Meeting
Lemongrove Community Health Centre, NSW, Sep 2018
- Sexuality and incontinence (Invited)
Continence Workshop
Cumberland Hospital, Cumberland, NSW, May & Nov 2018, May & Nov 2019, May 2020,
- Perineal trauma prevention and care when sex "ain't like it used to be" (Invited)
PSANZ conference, Canberra ACT, Apr 2017
- Breastfeeding, culture and sex (Keynote)
Perinatal CALD Conference
Westmead Hospital, Westmead NSW, Nov 2016
- Healthy family relationships (Invited)
South Eastern Community, East Lake NSW, Australia, June & Aug 2016
- Sex matters in a relationship (Invited)
Karitane, Sydney NSW, Australia, 2015
- Childbirth in pleasure and ecstasy: A fountain of hormones and chemicals (Invited)
The Journal Club Evening, Society of Australian Sexologists
Sydney NSW, Australia, 2015
- Is there sex after childbirth? (Keynote)
Women and Newborn Health Symposium
King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth WA, Australia, 2012
- Sexual satisfaction (Keynote)
Valfajr Health Centre, Shiraz, Iran, 2009
- The relationship between obesity and polycystic ovaries (Keynote)
Valfajr Health Centre, Shiraz, Iran, 2009
- Sexual disorders (Keynote)
Valfajr Health Centre, Shiraz, Iran, 2008
EXPERT INTERVIEWS
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“Sexual dysfunction common after childbirth but not discussed, study finds”. ABC NEWS Online.
17th June 2015.
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“Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on heavy menstrual bleeding”. VistaSearch: Expert Speak Interviews. December 2015
http://www.vitasearch.com/CP/experts/KhajeheiMAT2015-11-01.pdf
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“Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Ginger Therapy”. Staying Healthy Today interview. December 2015
http://www.stayinghealthytoday.com/heavy-menstrual-bleeding-and-ginger-therapy/
My Teaching
- “Sex After Perineal Trauma” Workshop Presentation
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Westmead hospital, WSLHD, 5th May 2019 (2 hrs)
- FONT Trainer - Fetal and Obstetrics Emergencies and Neonatal Resuscitation Training for midwifery staff
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Westmead hospital, April and September 2019 (two day workshops)
- PROMPT Trainer - Training the teams of clinical staff (midwives, registrars/obstetricians and anesthetists) on how to effectively respond to obstetric emergencies
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Auburn hospital, 2018 – 2019 (4hrs*3 sessions)
- Course Content Developer - Electronic Fetal Monitoring (CTG) & Breastfeeding
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Australian Healthcare Academy, Sydney, 2018
- Summative OSCE Examiner
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Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney, 2018 - ongoing
- SCORPIO Teaching and Assessment (bimanual examination and vaginal speculum insertion)
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Westmead Medical School, University of Sydney, 2017- 2020
- Lecturer – Sexual Dysfunction
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Westmead Medical School, University of Sydney, 2017 - ongoing
- “Sex matters in a relationship: how to discuss sensitive topics with your clients” Workshop Presentations Westmead hospital, WSLHD, NSW, Five sessions in 2017