Dr Bianca Calabria
BPsych(Hons) PhD
Research Fellow
ANU College of Health and Medicine
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+61 2 6125 7275
Areas of expertise
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health 111701
- Health And Community Services 111708
- Psychology 1701
Research interests
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and social and emotional wellbeing
- Program and service improvement
- Intervention/program evaluation
- Monitoring and evaluting
- Family and community safety
- Drug and alcohol research
- Chronic disease
Biography
Dr Bianca Calabria is experienced in integrating epidemiological and intervention evaluation research to improve health outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. She is skilled at integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform improvements in data collections and health systems. She has established and maintained partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and health care services. She has a strong focus on rigorous real-world research and building capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health settings: she led an evaluation training program for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Care Service staff and contributes to supervision and mentorship of postgraduate students. Bianca’s research has focused on the areas of drug and alcohol, wellbeing, community safety and cardiovascular disease.
Dr Calabria is a Research Fellow at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University and a conjoint Lecturer at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the UNSW Australia. In 2012 she was listed on the UNSW Faculty of Medicine Dean's List.
Dr Calabria is also currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at the Australian National University and on completion aims to integrate clinical and program evaluation expertise to improve evidence-based practice.
Publications
- Truong, M, Truong, M, Calabria, B et al 2019, New study finds family violence is often poorly understood in faith communities.
- Voce, A, Calabria, B, Burns, R et al 2019, 'A Systematic Review of the Symptom Profile and Course of Methamphetamine-Associated Psychosis: Substance Use and Misuse', Substance Use and Misuse, vol. 54, no. 4, pp. 549-559.
- Ju, I, Banks, E, Calabria, B et al 2018, 'General practitioners' perspectives on the prevention of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies', BMJ Open, vol. 8, no. 11, pp. 1-17pp.
- Voce, A, McKetin, R, Burns, R et al 2018, 'The relationship between illicit amphetamine use and psychiatric symptom profiles in schizophrenia and affective psychoses', Psychiatry Research, vol. 265, pp. 19-24.
- Paige, E, Welsh, J, Agostino, J et al. 2018, 'Socioeconomic variation in absolute cardiovascular disease risk and treatment in the Australian population', Preventive Medicine, vol. 114, pp. 217-222pp.
- Griswold, M, Fullman, N, Hawley, C et al 2018, 'Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016', The Lancet, vol. 392, no. 10152, pp. 1015-1035pp.
- Thurber, K, Olsen PhD, A, Guthrie, J et al 2018, ''Telling our story. Creating our own history': Caregivers' reasons for participating in an Australian longitudinal study of Indigenous children, International Journal for Equity in Health, vol. 17, no. 143, pp. 15pp.
- Snijder, M, Calabria, B, Dobbins, T et al 2018, 'A need for tailored programs and policies to reduce rates of alcohol-related crimes for vulnerable communities and young people: an analysis of routinely collected police data', Alcohol and Alcoholism, vol. 53, no. 5, pp. 578-585.
- Calabria, B, Korda, R, Lovett, R et al 2018, 'Absolute cardiovascular disease risk and lipid-lowering therapy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians', Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 209, no. 1, pp. 35-41pp.
- Lokuge, K, Thurber, K, Calabria, B et al. 2017, 'Indigenous health program evaluation design and methods in Australia: a systematic review of the evidence', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, vol. 41, no. 5, pp. 480-482.
- Wang, H, Naghavi, M, Allen, C et al. 2016, 'Global, regional, and national life expectancy, all-cause mortality, and cause-specific mortality for 249 causes of death, 1980-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015', Lancet, The (UK edition), vol. 388, no. 10053, pp. 1459-1544pp.
- Kassebaum, N, Arora, M, Barber, R et al. 2016, 'Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 315 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE), 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015', Lancet, The (UK edition), vol. 388, no. 10053, pp. 1603-1658.
- Murray, C, Forouzanfar, M, Lopez, A et al 2016, 'Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 79 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks, 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015', The Lancet, vol. 388, no. 10053, pp. 1659-1724pp.
- Vos, T, Allen, C, Arora, M et al. 2016, 'Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 310 diseases and injuries, 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015', Lancet, The (UK edition), vol. 388, no. 10053, pp. 1545-1602.
- Korda, R, Soga, K, Joshy, G et al 2016, 'Socioeconomic variation in incidence of primary and secondary major cardiovascular disease events: an Australian population-based prospective cohort study', International Journal for Equity in Health, vol. 15, no. 189, pp. 10pp.
- Kassebaum, N, Arora, M, Barber, R et al 2016, 'Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 315 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE), 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015', Lancet, The (UK edition), vol. 388, no. 10053, pp. 1603-1658.
- Snijder, M, Shakeshaft, A, Wagemakers, A et al 2015, 'A systematic review of studies evaluating Australian indigenous community development projects: the extent of community participation, their methodological quality and their outcomes', BMC Public Health, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 1154-1154.
- Calabria, B, Clifford, A, Shakeshaft, A et al 2014, 'Identifying Aboriginal-specific AUDIT-C and AUDIT-3 cutoff scores for at-risk, high-risk, and likely dependent drinkers using measures of agreement with the 10-item Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test', Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, vol. 9, no. 17, pp. 17-17.
- Rose, M, Calabria, B, Allan, J et al 2014, Aboriginal-specific Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) Manual.
- Rose, M, Calabria, B, Allan, J et al 2014, Aboriginal-specific Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) training manual.
- Calabria, B, Clifford, A, Shakeshaft, A & Rose, M 2014, 'Tailoring a family-based alcohol intervention for Aboriginal Australians, and the experiences and perceptions of health care providers trained in its delivery', BMC Public Health, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 322
- Murray, C, Aboyans, V, Abraham, J et al 2013, 'GBD 2010 country results: a global public good', The Lancet, vol. 381, no. 9871, pp. 965-970.
- Calabria, B, Clifford, A, Shakeshaft, A, et al. 2013, 'The acceptability to Aboriginal Australians of a family-based intervention to reduce alcohol-related harms', Drug and Alcohol Review, vol. 32, no. 3, pp. 328-332.
- Degenhardt, L, Ferrari, A, Calabria, B, et al. 2013, 'The Global Epidemiology and Contribution of Cannabis Use and Dependence to the Global Burden of Disease: Results from the GBD 2010 Study', PLOS ONE (Public Library of Science), vol. 8, no. 10, e76635.
- Calabria, B, Swift, W, Slade, T et al 2012, 'The perceived health risks of cannabis use in an Australian household survey', Drug and Alcohol Review, vol. 31, no. 6, pp. 809-812.
- Lim, S, Vos, T, Flaxman, A et al. 2012, 'A comparative risk assessment of burden of disease and injury attributable to 67 risk factors and risk factor clusters in 21 regions, 1990-2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010', The Lancet, vol. 380, no. 9859, pp. 2224-2260.
- Calabria, B, Clifford, A, Shakeshaft, A & Doran C 2012, 'Systematic review of family-based interventions targeting alcohol misuse and their potential to reduce alcohol-related harm in indigenous communities', Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, vol. 73, no. 3, pp. 477-488.
- Murray, CJL, Vos, T, Lozano, R, et al. 2012, 'Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for 291 diseases and injuries in 21 regions, 1990-2010: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010', Lancet, The (UK edition), vol. 380, no. 9859, pp. 2197-2223.
- Salomon, JA, Vos, T, Hogan, DR, et al. 2012, 'Common values in assessing health outcomes from disease and injury: Disability weights measurement study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010', Lancet, The (UK edition), vol. 380, no. 9859, pp. 2129-2143.
- Vos, T, Flaxman, AD, Naghavi, M, et al. 2012, 'Years lived with disability (YLDs) for 1160 sequelae of 289 diseases and injuries 1990-2010: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010', Lancet, The (UK edition), vol. 380, no. 9859, pp. 2163-2196.
- Calabria, B, Shakeshaft, A & Havard, A 2011, 'A systematic and methodological review of interventions for young people experiencing alcohol-related harm', Addiction, vol. 106, no. 8, pp. 1406-1418.
- Degenhardt, L, Bucello, C, Calabria, B, et al. 2011, 'What data are available on the extent of illicit drug use and dependence globally? Results of four systematic reviews', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, vol. 117, no. 2-3, pp. 85-101.
- Degenhardt, L, Singleton, J, McLaren, J, et al. 2011, 'Mortality among cocaine users: A systematic review of cohort studies', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, vol. 113, no. 2-3, pp. 88-95.
- Ali, H, Calabria, B, Phillips, B et al 2010, Searching the grey literature to access information on drugs, alcohol and HIV research: an update.
- Bucello, C, Degenhardt, L, Calabria, B et al 2010, What do we know about the extent of cocaine use and dependence? Results of a global systematic review.
- Nelson, P, McLaren, J, Degenhardt, L et al 2010, What do we know about the extent of opioid use and dependence? Results of a global systematic review.
- Calabria, B, Degenhardt, L, Nelson, P et al 2010, What do we know about the extent of cannabis use and dependence? Results of a global systematic review.
- Degenhardt, L, Calabria, B, Nelson, P et al 2010, What do we know about the extent of illicit meth/amphetamine use and dependence? Results of a global systematic review.
- Calabria, B, Degenhardt, L, Briegleb, C, et al. 2010, 'Systematic review of prospective studies investigating "remission" from amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine or opioid dependence', Addictive Behaviors, vol. 35, no. 8, pp. 741-749.
- Calabria, B, Degenhardt, L, Hall, W, et al. 2010, 'Does cannabis use increase the risk of death? Systematic review of epidemiological evidence on adverse effects of cannabis use', Drug and Alcohol Review, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 318-330.
- Calabria, B, Doran, C, Vos, T, et al. 2010, 'Epidemiology of alcohol-related burden of disease among Indigenous Australians', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, vol. 34, no. SUPPL, pp. S47-S51.
- Degenhardt, L, Calabria, B, Nelson, P et al 2009, Methodology used in a systematic review of evidence on the prevalence of amphetamine use and dependence.
- Nelson, P, McLaren, J, Degenhardt, L et al 2009, Methodology used in a systematic review of evidence on the prevalence of heroin/opioids use and dependence.
- Bucello, C, Degenhardt, L, Calabria, B et al 2009, Methodology used in a systematic review of evidence on the prevalence of cocaine use and dependence.
- Calabria, B, Degenhardt, L, Nelson, P et al 2009, Methodology used in a systematic review of evidence on the prevalence of cannabis use and dependence.
- Degenhardt, L, Hall, W, Lynskey, M, et al. 2009, 'Should burden of disease estimates include cannabis use as a risk factor for psychosis?', PLoS Medicine, vol. 6, no. 9, e1000133.
- Swift, W, Coffey, C, Carlin, JB, et al. 2009, 'Are adolescents who moderate their cannabis use at lower risk of later regular and dependent cannabis use?', Addiction, vol. 104, no. 5, pp. 806-814.
- Baxter, A, Somerville, A, Pham, A et al 2008, Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Schizophrenia.
- Pham, A, Baxter, A, Somerville, A et al 2008, Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates for: Depressive Disorders.
- Pham, A, Baxter, A, Ventura, A et al 2008, Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Bipolar Disorder.
- Baxter, A, Somerville, A, Pham, A et al 2008, Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Anxiety Disorders.
- Somerville, A, Baxter, A, Nelson, P et al 2008, Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Conduct Disorders.
- Somerville, A, Baxter, A, Pham, A et al 2008, Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
- Calabria, B, Degenhardt, L, Briegleb, C et al 2008, "Remission" from illicit drug dependence: Systematic reviews of prospective studies investigating the course of amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and opioid dependence.
- Degenhardt, L, Calabria, B, Hall, W et al 2008, Overview of proposed injuries/diseases to be included in the comparative risk assessment for regular cannabis use.
- Ventura, A, Baxter, A, Somerville, A et al 2008, Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
- Ventura, A, Baxter, A, Pham, A et al 2008, Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Eating Disorders.
- Calabria, B, Degenhardt, L, Hall, W et al 2008, Cannabis-related mortality: Illicit drugs discussion paper no. 3.
- Calabria, B, Phillips, B, Singleton, J et al 2008, Searching the grey literature to access information on drug and alcohol research.
Projects and Grants
Grants information is drawn from ARIES. To add or update Projects or Grants information please contact your College Research Office.
- Whole-of-population linked data: strengthening the evidence to drive improvement in health and health care in Australia (Secondary Investigator)
- Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Study (Secondary Investigator)
- Addressing family violence in Indigenous communities: principles, practice and evaluation (Secondary Investigator)
