Research Officer
BSc (hons), MSc, PhD
Beth recently completed her PhD in public health at Curtin University. Beth’s PhD evaluated the epidemiology of major infectious diseases - including HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria - within minority indigenous populations of the South-East Asia and Western Pacific regions. Research has provided the opportunity and privilege of undertaking fieldwork in India and Malaysia.
Beth is a member of the GeoTB team and is keen to continue working on major infectious and neglected tropical diseases which have their greatest impact on those vulnerable within society.
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Publications
February 2024
Interventions to prevent post-tuberculosis sequelae: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global public health challenge, causing substantial mortality and morbidity. While TB treatment has made significant progress, it often leaves survivors with post-TB sequelae, resulting in long-term health issues.
Published research Geospatial and Tuberculosis TuberculosisFebruary 2024Protocol for spatial prediction of soil transmitted helminth prevalence in the Western Pacific region using a meta-analytical approach
Soil transmitted helminth infections are estimated to impact 24% of the world's population and are responsible for chronic and debilitating morbidity. Disadvantaged communities are among the worst affected and are further marginalized as infection prevalence fuels the poverty cycle.
Published research Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Subsite: Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Geospatial and TuberculosisOctober 2023Comparative effectiveness of interventions for preventing tuberculosis: systematic review and network meta-analysis of interventional studies
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally. Several preventive measures are employed to prevent TB, yet there is a paucity of evidence on the effectiveness of these interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the most effective interventions for reducing TB incidence.
Published research Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Subsite: Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Geospatial and Tuberculosis Tuberculosis -
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