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Biography
Dr. Natasha Jojo (PhD, MSc (Nsg), BSc(N), Grad Cert(N), RN) is an Assistant Professor and International Convener for Nursing Students in the Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra. With a strong academic foundation in mental health, Dr. Natasha has been deeply involved in research initiatives centered on individuals with intellectual disabilities. She has developed and evaluated programs for children with intellectual disabilities and their parents, teachers, and caregivers. Her work also includes forensic mental health and research in teaching and learning to enhance the international student experience. Outside of academia, Dr. Natasha is actively engaged with several professional nursing organizations, including the Australian College of Nursing, the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, ASID (Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability), IASSIDD (International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities), and the Professional Association of Nurses in Developmental Disability Australia (PANDDA), where she contributes to discussions on advancements and challenges in the nursing field.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Effectiveness of Behavioural Skills Training (BST) on Knowledge of Sexual Abuse and Resistance Ability among children with Intellectual Disability:an RCT
2 Jul 2014 → 2 Jul 2018
Award Date: 29 Nov 2018
Master, Mental Health Nursing
Award Date: 2 Jun 2010
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Project: Let’s have a yarn about the whooping cough vaccine
BUSHELL, M. (CI), Bowman, R. (CoI), DAVIS, D. (CoI), Hooper, M.-E. (CoI), Rose-Cutter, J. (CoI), Little, N. (CoI), JOJO, N. (CoI), BARNWELL, M. (CoI), Blackburn, J. (CoI) & Bazargan, M. (CoI)
13/06/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Breastfeeding Experiences of Aboriginal Women With Child Protection Involvement: A Qualitative Study
Peek, A. L., Hamilton, S. L., Jojo, N., Atchan, M., Williams, K. & Northam, H., Jul 2026, In: Maternal and Child Nutrition. 22, 3, p. 1-9 9 p., e70200.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Factors influencing vaccine uptake in people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia: An integrative review
Hooper, M.-E., JOJO, N., DAVIS, D., BLACKBURN, J., AL-GHAREEB, A., HAMPTON, K., Atchan, M., KNIGHT-AGARWAL, C., FRANK, G., Northam, H. & BUSHELL, M., 2026, In: Vaccine. 80, p. 128528 14 p., 128528.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘What do you need?’ An observational, cross-sectional study of the holistic healthcare needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Australian women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Alliu, H., Boon, M. Y., Atchan, M., Jojo, N., Hooper, M. E., Bazargan, M., Agarwal, C. K., Irwin, N. & Davis, D., Feb 2026, In: Women and Birth. 39, 1, p. 1-9 9 p., 102147.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of a Smartphone App for Women Living With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Qualitative Study
Knight-Agarwal, C., Bushell, M., Hooper, M.-E., JoJo, N., Atchan, M., Shield, A., Douglas, A., Saleh, A., Mohammadian, M., Khan, I., Chan, C., Rovira Iturrieta, N., Murphy, E., Arza, T. & Davis, D., 11 Aug 2025, In: JMIR DIabetes. 10, p. 1-11 11 p., e65328.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Disability: issues for primary care nurses
JOJO, N., Wilson, N. & Trip, H., Mar 2025, An Introduction to Community and Primary Health Care. Guzys, D. & Halcomb, E. (eds.). 4 ed. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, p. 52-66 15 p.Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Chapter in text book › peer-review
Activities
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Psycho-sexual safety for people with Intellectual Disabilities in Forensic Mental Health Settings
JOJO, N. (Speaker)
15 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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EmpowerSafe: Building boundaries and confidence - A sexual abuse prevention program for young minds with intellectual abilities.
JOJO, N. (Speaker)
Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Mental Health Care in COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of the experts
Jojo, N. (Speaker)
2 Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Women's safety from home to public space
Jojo, N. (Speaker)
25 Jun 2021 → 26 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Sexual abuse prevention programme for children with Intellectual disability
Jojo, N. (Speaker)
8 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Prizes
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Best research paper (Sleep problems and its relation with autism severity, problematic behaviour and parental distress in children with low functioning autism )
JOJO, N. (Recipient) & Joseph, J. (Recipient), Aug 2017
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