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Research Interests
- Public Health
- Sociological Theory
- Social and Commercial Determinants of Health
- Socio-Spatial Inequalities and Inequities in Health
- Mixed Methods Research
Research Profile
Professor Paul Ward is Professor of Public Health and Director of the Research Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing (PHEHF) at Torrens University Australia. Paul’s research is situated at the intersections of health, medicine, risk, trust, (in)equality and lay epidemiology, and the theoretical and methodological lenses that are brought to these intersections.
Paul’s main research interests are around socio-spatial inequalities and inequities in health, medicine usage and the provision of health and social care. Paul also has a particular interest in research around lay and professional perceptions, knowledge and understandings of health, healthcare, medicines, risk and trust.
In addition, given Paul’s experience in both qualitative and quantitative research, he has an interest in research that seeks to utilise the benefits of a pluralistic and multi-disciplinary approach.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD (Health Sociology), University of Manchester
… → 2002
Master (Health Services Studies), University of Leeds
… → 1994
BA (Social Geography), University of Salford
… → 1993
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Reducing alcohol consumption through the ‘sober curious’ movement
Ward, P. (Principal Chief Investigator), Savic, M. (Chief Investigator), MacLean, S. (Chief Investigator), Lunnay, B. (Chief Investigator), Lyons, A. (Chief Investigator), Hughes, T. (Chief Investigator), London, K. (Chief Investigator) & Caluzzi, G. (Chief Investigator)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Competitive Research Grant
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From Oppression to Hope: Reducing Heavy-Drinking with Midlife Women
Ward, P. (Principal Chief Investigator), Warin, M. (Chief Investigator), MacLean, S. (Chief Investigator), Lunnay, B. (Chief Investigator), Palmer, C. (Chief Investigator), Meyer, S. (Partner Investigator), Hughes, T. (Partner Investigator), Lyons, A. (Partner Investigator) & Nicholls, E. (Partner Investigator)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Competitive Research Grant
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Community Activation Event: Girls Night Out (Alcohol-Free Edition). Complimenting the Alcohol ‘Spread’ Campaign
Lunnay, B. (Principal Chief Investigator), Ward, P. (Chief Investigator), Foley, K. (Associate Investigator) & Bellifemini , L. (Partner Investigator)
19/05/25 → 18/09/25
Project: Consultancy with a Research Component
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Adelaide Primary Health Network Multicultural Access Needs Assessment 2023
Ward, P. (Principal Chief Investigator) & Mwanri, L. (Chief Investigator)
14/12/23 → 30/04/24
Project: Consultancy with a Research Component
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Rapid Review and Environmental Scan: Aboriginal Child and Adolescent, Social and Emotional Wellbeing in South Australia
Mwanri, L. (Principal Chief Investigator) & Ward, P. (Chief Investigator)
19/06/23 → 4/08/23
Project: Contract Research
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Gendered marketing on takeaway alcohol products in Australia: A semiotic analysis of advertising to women
Foley, K., Lunnay, B., Kevin, C. & Ward, P. R., Mar 2026, In: International Journal of Drug Policy. 149, 105127.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lunchbox Preparation as a Social Practice and Its Impact on Children's Oral Health in Culturally Diverse Contexts
Jamkar, R., Ward, P. R., Fisher, C., Calache, H. & Slack-Smith, L., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Strategies for collaborative mental health care in post-conflict Tigray: A qualitative study
Berhe, K. T., Ward, P., Mwanri, L. & Gesesew, H. A., Jun 2026, In: SSM - Mental Health. 9, 100587.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa: A qualitative synthesis of older people’s perceptions and experiences using the ecological systems theory
Dzando, G., Ward, P., Mwanri, L., Asante, D., Okyere, E. & Ambagtsheer, R. C., 1 Nov 2025, In: Geriatric Nursing. 66, 103663.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aging Perceptions and Experiences Among Older Migrants from Low-and Middle-Income Countries to High-Income Countries: a Qualitative Systematic Review
Dzando, G., Ward, P. R., Asante, D., Okyere, E. & Ambagtsheer, R. C., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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