Dr Ginny Sargent
Areas of expertise
- Public Health And Health Services 1117
- Organisational, Interpersonal And Intercultural Communication 200105
- Health Policy 160508
- Health Promotion 111712
- Health And Community Services 111708
- Primary Health Care 111717
- Community Child Health 111704
- Applied Sociology, Program Evaluation And Social Impact Assessment 160801
- Social Policy 160512
Research interests
Dr Sargent is leading the research and practice of the PHXchange, an initiative of the ANU Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health to build organisational and individual capacity for conducting engaged research and achieving research impact. This boundary spanning role builds on her academic and public sector experience in conducting research to inform health policy.
Dr Sargent’s research includes working to improve the translation of evidence in to policy and practice. Ginny uses her research expertise and success in leading multi-sector collaborations to solve complex problems.
In her role Ginny works with a broad range of stakeholders, including the community, health service consumers, government and non-governement organisations and national and state governments.
The broad aims of Dr Sargent's research are to:
- work collaboratively to solve complex problems
- improve the impact of research
- enhance the understanding of the socio-cultural context of preventable chronic diseases
- use systems approaches to address the social determinants of health
- improve population health.
Ginny is conducting research to build theory, design preventive interventions and examine the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing population health evidence in a variety of settings.
Biography
Dr Ginny Sargent is an academic at the Australian National University. She was granted the “Researcher of the year” award from the UNSW Faculty of Medicine, for her PhD research on the role of primary health care in preventing chronic diseases associated with obesity.
Ginny is the Implementation Lead of the PHXchange (Population Health Exchange). This core project of the Research School of Population Health, is leading a body of work embedding capabilities for engagement and research translation to achieve greater research impact.
Ginny has extensive experience in population health research including: evaluation of government programs and policy; using co-production and other Implementation Science approaches; designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion interventions, including prevention of obesity; and disseminating research outcomes.
Ginny has experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods including: developing and conducting large surveys; conducting interviews with a variety of participants and stakeholders; conducting focus groups and visual content analysis.
Available student projects
The Population Health Exchange, Australian National University, is pleased to be partnering with the Community and Expert Reference Group, and the ACT Government to offer a High Benefit Scholarship and up to two research awards. These will support research on the ACT Community’s experience with Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos.
Please circulate widely as this scholarship is open to all disciplines and is a fantastic opportunity for prospective PhD candidates. Please read the full information and how to apply for the High Benefit Scholarship and research awards. Applications close on the 18th of October.
Publications
- Banfield, M, Fitzpatrick, S, Lamb, H et al. 2022, 'Co-creating safe spaces: Study protocol for translational research on innovative alternatives to the emergency department for people experiencing emotional distress and/or suicidal crisis', PLOS ONE (Public Library of Science), vol. 17, no. 10, pp. 1-18.
- Walsh, E, Sargent, G, Cevik-Compiegne, B, Roberts, M., Palfrey, N., Gooyers-Bourke, L., Vardoulakis, S. and Laachir, K. 2022, 'Bushfire Smoke and Children's Health-Exploring a Communication Gap', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 19, no. 19.
- Sargent, G, McQuoid, J, Dixon, J et al. 2021, 'Flexible Work, Temporal Disruption and Implications for Health Practices: An Australian Qualitative Study', Work, Employment and Society, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 277-295.
- Walsh, E, Sargent, G & Grant, W 2021, 'Not just a pretty picture: Scientific fact visualisation styles, preferences, confidence and recall', Information Visualization, vol. 20, no. 2-3, pp. 138-150.
- Pescud, M, Sargent, G, Kelly, P et al 2019, 'How does whole of government action address inequities in obesity? A case study from Australia', International Journal for Equity in Health, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 1-10.
- Gardner, K, Sibthorpe, B, Chan, M et al. 2018, 'Implementation of continuous quality improvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care in Australia: a scoping systematic review', BMC Health Services Research, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 1-21.
- Gulliver, A, Morse, A, Wilson, N et al. 2018, 'An evaluation of a tailored care program for complex and persistent mental health problems: Partners in Recovery program', Evaluation and Program Planning, vol. 68, pp. 99-107pp.
- Sibthorpe, B, Gardner, K, Chan, M et al. 2018, 'Impacts of continuous quality improvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander primary health care in Australia: A scoping systematic review', Journal of Health, Organization and Management, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 545-571.
- Sargent, G, Banwell, C, Strazdins, L., Dixon, J. 2016, Time and participation in workplace health promotion: Australian qualitative study', Health Promotion International, https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daw078, pp. 1-12.
- Banwell, C, Sargent, G, Dixon, J, Strazdins, L. 2017, Cultural economy approach to workplace health promotion in Australian small and medium sized workplaces: A critical qualitative study', Critical Public Health https://doi.org/10.1080/09581596.2017.1414152
- Sturgiss, E, Sargent, G, Haesler, E et al 2016, 'Therapeutic alliance and obesity management in primary care - a cross-sectional pilot using the Working Alliance Inventory', Clinical Obesity, vol. 6, no. 6, pp. 376-379pp.
- Gardner, K, Parkinson, A, Banfield, M et al 2015, 'Usability of patient experience surveys in Australian primary health care: a scoping review', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22 (2), 93 - 99.
- Dixon, J, Corr, L, Strazdins, L et al. 2015, Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Framework.
- Parkinson, A, Jorm, L, Douglas, K et al 2015, 'Recruiting general practitioners for surveys: reflections on the difficulties and some lessons learned', Australian Journal of Primary Health, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 254-258.
- Banfield, M, McGorm, K & Sargent, G 2015, 'Health promotion in schools: a multi-method evaluation of an Australian School Youth Health Nurse Program', BMC Nursing, vol. 14, no. 21, pp. 1-11pp.
- SMITH, J. P., SARGENT, G. M., MEHTA, K., JAMES, J., BERRY, N., KOH, C., SALMON, L. & BLAKE, M. 2015. A rapid evidence assessment: Does marketing of commercially available complementary foods affect infant and young child feeding? . Geneva, Switzerland: Commissioned by the World Health Organization, . https://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/CF_anu_effects_marketingcommercial.pdf?ua=1
- Sturgiss, E, Elmitt, N, Van Weel, C et al 2015, 'The role of the family doctor in the management of adults who are obese: a scoping review protocol', SpringerPlus, vol. 4, no. 820, pp. 1-5.
- Gardner, K, Parkinson, A, Banfield, M et al. 2014, Environmental scan of patient experience surveys used in primary health care.
- Dixon, J, Carey, G, Strazdins, L et al 2014, 'Contemporary contestations over working time: time for health to weigh in', BMC Public Health. 14: 1068
- Sargent, G., Banwell, C., Strazdins, L., Lilley, H., Hare, M. & Newman, L. (2013) Finding time for health promotion in the workplace. ACT Population Health Bulletin, 2, 17-19
- Sargent, G, Forrest, L & Parker, R 2012, 'Nurse delivered lifestyle interventions in primary health care to treat chronic disease risk factors associated with obesity: a systematic review', Obesity Reviews, vol. 13, no. 12, pp. 1148-1171.
- Sargent, G, Pilotto, L & Baur, L 2011, 'Components of primary care interventions to treat childhood overweight and obesity: A systematic review of effect', Obesity Reviews, vol. 12, no. 501, pp. e219-e235.
- Sargent, G. M., Pilotto, L. S. & Baur, L. A. (2011) Components of primary care interventions to treat childhood overweight and obesity: a systematic review of effect. Obesity Reviews, 12, e219-235.
Projects and Grants
Grants information is drawn from ARIES. To add or update Projects or Grants information please contact your College Research Office.
- Capacity building in population health to achieve positive impact on policy and practice starting 2022 (Primary Investigator)
- Supplementary PhD Scholarship funded by Relationships Australia Federation (Primary Investigator)
- 10 things we can do - developing air pollution exposure reduction and lung health advice for people with asthma (Secondary Investigator)
- Community Impact Research Scholarship, funded by the ACT Government (Primary Investigator)
- Housing Conditions and Early Child Development Research Project (Primary Investigator)
- Development of a Connect Up for Kids (CU4K) Program Evaluation Framework (Secondary Investigator)
- To review the evidence assessing the impacts of marketing on the attitudes and behaviors of caregivers of young children. (Secondary Investigator)
- Environment Scan for Patient Experience Surveys (Secondary Investigator)
