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Dr Shanchita Khan
Research Associate

Dr Shanchita Khan

BSc (Hons), MSc, MSc (by Research), PhD

Medicine & Health
The Kirby Institute

Dr Khan is a Research Associate working with the Infection Analytics Program at the Kirby Institute. She previously worked at the Queensland University of Technology as a researcher for a number of years.

After graduating in Microbiology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, she earned an MSc from the University of New England and a PhD from Queensland University of Technology in 2017. Her PhD study examined the effect of sun exposure on vitamin D levels in a randomised controlled trial.

She has extensive experience in evidence synthesis, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, quantitative and qualitative research in epidemiology and public health. Her research interests include infectious and non-communicable diseases, vitamin D, and digital health.

 

 
Phone
+61 2 9348 1382
E-mail
skhan@kirby.unsw.edu.au
  • Journal articles | 2022
    Karanikas N; Khan SR; Baker PRA; Pilbeam C, 2022, 'Designing safety interventions for specific contexts: Results from a literature review', Safety Science, vol. 156, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105906
    Journal articles | 2022
    Khan A; Khan S; Burton N, 2022, 'Insufficient physical activity and high sedentary behaviour are associated with loneliness in adolescents with overweight/obesity: Evidence from 23 low- and middle-income countries', Pediatric Obesity, vol. 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijpo.12836
    Journal articles | 2022
    Khan A; Khan SR; Lee EY, 2022, 'Association between Lifestyle Behaviours and Mental Health of Adolescents: Evidence from the Canadian HBSC Surveys, 2002–2014', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19116899
    Journal articles | 2022
    Khan A; Moni MA; Khan SR; Burton NW, 2022, 'Different types of screen time are associated with low life satisfaction in adolescents across 37 European and North American countries', Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14034948221082459
    Journal articles | 2022
    Tariq A; Muñoz Sáez D; Khan SR, 2022, 'Social media use and family connectedness: A systematic review of quantitative literature', New Media and Society, vol. 24, pp. 815 - 832, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14614448211016885
    Journal articles | 2021
    Khan A; Dix C; Burton NW; Khan SR; Uddin R, 2021, 'Association of carbonated soft drink and fast food intake with stress-related sleep disturbance among adolescents: A global perspective from 64 countries', EClinicalMedicine, vol. 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100681
    Journal articles | 2021
    Khan A; Lee EY; Rosenbaum S; Khan SR; Tremblay MS, 2021, 'Dose-dependent and joint associations between screen time, physical activity, and mental wellbeing in adolescents: an international observational study', The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, vol. 5, pp. 729 - 738, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(21)00200-5
    Journal articles | 2020
    Khan SR; Uddin R; Mandic S; Khan A, 2020, 'Parental and peer support are associated with physical activity in adolescents: Evidence from 74 countries', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 17, pp. 1 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124435
    Journal articles | 2020
    Tariq A; Khan SR; Basharat A, 2020, 'Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practice towards Vitamin D among university students in Pakistan', BMC Public Health, vol. 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8453-y
    Journal articles | 2020
    Tariq A; Khan SR; Basharat A, 2020, 'Internet use, eHealth literacy, and dietary supplement use among young adults in Pakistan: Cross-sectional study', Journal of Medical Internet Research, vol. 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/17014
    Journal articles | 2020
    Uddin R; Burton NW; Maple M; Khan SR; Tremblay MS; Khan A, 2020, 'Low physical activity and high sedentary behaviour are associated with adolescents’ suicidal vulnerability: Evidence from 52 low- and middle-income countries', Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics, vol. 109, pp. 1252 - 1259, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/apa.15079
    Journal articles | 2020
    Uddin R; Lee EY; Khan SR; Tremblay MS; Khan A, 2020, 'Clustering of lifestyle risk factors for non-communicable diseases in 304,779 adolescents from 89 countries: A global perspective', Preventive Medicine, vol. 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105955
    Journal articles | 2019
    Khan A; Khan SR; Burton NW, 2019, 'Missing breakfast is associated with overweight and obesity in Bangladeshi adolescents', Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics, vol. 108, pp. 178 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/apa.14553
    Journal articles | 2019
    Neale RE; Khan SR; Lucas RM; Waterhouse M; Whiteman DC; Olsen CM, 2019, 'The effect of sunscreen on vitamin D: a review', British Journal of Dermatology, vol. 181, pp. 907 - 915, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjd.17980
    Journal articles | 2019
    Tariq A; Khan SR; Vela I; Williams ED, 2019, 'Assessment of the use of the Internet and social media among people with bladder cancer and their carers, and the quality of available patient-centric online resources: a systematic review', BJU International, vol. 123, pp. 10 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bju.14720
    Journal articles | 2019
    Uddin R; Burton NW; Maple M; Khan SR; Khan A, 2019, 'Suicidal ideation, suicide planning, and suicide attempts among adolescents in 59 low-income and middle-income countries: a population-based study', The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, vol. 3, pp. 223 - 233, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(18)30403-6
    Journal articles | 2018
    Khan SR; Whiteman DC; Kimlin MG; Janda M; Clarke MW; Lucas RM; Neale RE, 2018, 'Effect of solar ultraviolet radiation exposure on serum 25(OH)D concentration: A pilot randomised controlled trial', Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences, vol. 17, pp. 570 - 577, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c7pp00378a
    Journal articles | 2016
    Poulsen MG; Khan A; Poulsen EE; Khan SR; Poulsen AA, 2016, 'Work engagement in cancer care: The power of co-worker and supervisor support', European Journal of Oncology Nursing, vol. 21, pp. 134 - 138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2015.09.003
    Journal articles | 2015
    Poulsen MG; Poulsen AA; Khan A; Poulsen EE; Khan SR, 2015, 'Recovery experience and burnout in cancer workers in Queensland', European Journal of Oncology Nursing, vol. 19, pp. 23 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2014.08.003
    Journal articles | 2014
    Poulsen AA; Meredith P; Khan A; Henderson J; Castrisos V; Khan SR, 2014, 'Burnout and work engagement in occupational therapists', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 77, pp. 156 - 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.4276/030802214X13941036266621
    Journal articles | 2013
    Khan A; Burton NW; Khan SR, 2013, 'Double burden of overweight and underweight among school children of Dhaka city, Bangladesh', Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, vol. 7, pp. 26 - 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2013.08.072
    Journal articles | 2012
    Poulsen MG; Poulsen AA; Khan A; Poulsen EE; Khan SR, 2012, 'Factors associated with subjective well-being in cancer workers in Queensland', Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, vol. 56, pp. 347 - 353, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1754-9485.2012.02368.x
    Journal articles | 2011
    Poulsen MG; Poulsen AA; Khan A; Poulsen EE; Khan SR, 2011, 'Work engagement in cancer workers in Queensland: The flip side of burnout', Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, vol. 55, pp. 425 - 432, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1754-9485.2011.02281.x
  • Preprints | 2019
    Tariq A; Khan SR; Basharat A, 2019, Internet Use, eHealth Literacy, and Dietary Supplement Use Among Young Adults in Pakistan: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint), http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/preprints.17014