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Senior Research Fellow

Dr Lisa Vallely

PhD, MSc MCH, Dip. Higher Ed Midwifery

Asia and Pacific Health Program
Phone
+61 (2) 9385 0900
E-mail
lvallely@kirby.unsw.edu.au
Vallely LM; Newland J; Neuendorf N; Mek AK; Farquhar R; Kerry Z; Boli-Neo R; Seymour M; Wratten M; Aeno H; Trumb RN; Maalsen A; Homer CS; Kelly-Hanku A, 2024, 'The effects of COVID-19 on maternal, newborn and child health services in Papua New Guinea.', Glob Public Health, 19, pp. 2421404, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2024.2421404
2024
Burry K; Beek K; Vallely L; Worth H; Haire B, 2024, 'The experience of abortion for Cook Islands women: exploring the socio-cultural dimensions of abortion safety', Culture, Health & Sexuality, 26, pp. 1 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2024.2305814
2024
Riddell MA; Vallely LM; Mengi A; Badman SG; Low N; Wand H; Bolnga JW; Babona D; Mola GDL; Wiseman V; Kelly-Hanku A; Homer CSE; Morgan C; Luchters S; Whiley DM; Robinson LJ; Au L; Pukai-Gani I; Laman M; Kariwiga G; Toliman PJ; Batura N; Tabrizi SN; Rogerson SJ; Garland SM; Guy RJ; Peeling RW; Pomat WS; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJB, 2024, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted and genital infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-resource settings (WANTAIM): a pragmatic cluster randomised crossover trial in Papua New Guinea', The Lancet Global Health, 12, pp. e641 - e651, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00004-4
2024
Faktor LM; Wilson AN; Melepia P; Babona D; Wapi P; Suruka R; Hezeri P; Kabiu DD; Vallely LM; Kennedy E; Scoullar MJL; Spotswood N; Homer CSE, 2024, '“If I am alive, I am happy”: Defining quality of care from the perspectives of key maternal and newborn health stakeholders in Papua New Guinea', PLOS Global Public Health, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002548
2024
Scoullar MJL; Melepia P; Peach E; Fidelis R; Supsup H; Davidson EM; Boeuf P; Bradshaw CS; Fehler G; Hezeri P; Kabiu D; Elijah A; Siba PM; Kennedy EC; Umbers AJ; Robinson LJ; Vallely AJ; Badman SG; Vallely LM; Fowkes FJI; Morgan CJ; Pomat W; Crabb BS; Beeson JG, 2024, 'Mycoplasma genitalium in pregnancy, including specific co-infections, is associated with lower birthweight: A prospective cohort study', Med, 5, pp. 1123 - 1136.e3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medj.2024.05.007
2024
Vallely LM; Poga P; Riddell MA; Wand H; Mengi A; Badman SG; Bolnga J; Babona D; Pomat WS; Nosi S; Vallely AJ; Kelly-Hanku A, 2024, 'Acceptability of self-collected vaginal swabs and point-of-care testing for sexually transmitted and genital infections among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea', Global Public Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2024.2381685
2024
Vallely LM; Kapungu K; Mengi A; Chaponda M; Chico RM; Riddell MA; Vallely AJ; Pomat W; Cignacco E; Low N; Kelly-Hanku A, 2024, 'The prioritisation of curable sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women in Zambia and Papua New Guinea: Qualitative insights', PLOS Global Public Health, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003441
2024
Maviso M; Pulsan F; Vallely LM, 2024, 'Investigation of factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding in Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional study', BMJ Paediatrics Open, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2024-002942
2024
Vallely L; Babona D; Melepia MP; Bolnga J; Wilson A; Kelly-Hanku A; Vogel J; Homer C, 2023, 'Exploring knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to maternal danger signs to reduce stillbirth risk in Papua New Guinea', Women and Birth, 36, pp. S43 - S43, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2023.07.113
2023
Vallely L; Babona D; Au ML; Bolnga J; Laman M; Polomon MC; Kelly-Hanku A; Riddell M; Homer C, 2023, 'Adapting the Safe Delivery App for Papua New Guinea', Women and Birth, 36, pp. S36 - S36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2023.07.095
2023
Wilson AN; Melepia P; Suruka R; Hezeri P; Kabiu D; Babona D; Wapi P; Morgan A; Vogel JP; Beeson J; Morgan C; Kelly-Hanku A; Scoullar MJL; Nosi S; Vallely LM; Kennedy E; Bohren MA; Homer CSE, 2023, 'Community perspectives and experiences of quality maternal and newborn care in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea', BMC Health Services Research, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09723-x
2023
Burry K; Beek K; Worth H; Vallely L; Haire B, 2023, 'Framings of abortion in Pacific Island print media: qualitative analysis of articles, opinion pieces, and letters to the editor', Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters, 31, pp. 2228113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26410397.2023.2228113
2023
Mengi A; Vallely LM; Laman M; Jally E; Kulimbao J; Warel S; Enman R; Aipit J; Low N; Riddell MA, 2023, 'The use of newborn foot length to identify low birth weight and preterm babies in Papua New Guinea: A diagnostic accuracy study', PLOS Global Public Health, 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001924
2023
Eghrari D; Scoullar MJL; Wilson AN; Peach E; Elijah A; Melepia P; SupSup H; Vallely LM; Siba PM; Kennedy EC; Vogel JP; Homer CSE; Robinson LJ; Fowkes FJI; Pomat W; Crabb BS; Beeson JG; Morgan CJ, 2023, 'Low knowledge of newborn danger signs among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea and implications for health seeking behaviour in early infancy – findings from a longitudinal study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05322-6
2023
Vallely LM; Calvert B; De Silva M; Panisi L; Babona D; Bolnga J; Duro-Aina T; Noovao-Hill A; Naidu S; Leisher S; Flenady V; Smith RM; Vogel JP; Homer CSE, 2023, 'Improving maternal and newborn health and reducing stillbirths in the Western Pacific Region – current situation and the way forward', The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100653
2023
Burry K; Beek K; Vallely L; Worth H; Haire B, 2023, 'Illegal abortion and reproductive injustice in the Pacific Islands: A qualitative analysis of court data', Developing World Bioethics, 23, pp. 166 - 175, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dewb.12352
2023
Jonduo ME; Vallely LM; Wand H; Sweeney EL; Egli-Gany D; Kaldor J; Vallely AJ; Low N, 2022, 'Adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes associated with Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum: A systematic review and meta-analysis', BMJ Open, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062990
2022
Wilson AN; Melepia P; Suruka R; Hezeri P; Kabiu D; Babona D; Wapi P; Bohren MA; Vogel JP; Kelly-Hanku A; Morgan A; Beeson JG; Morgan C; Spotswood N; Scoullar MJL; Vallely LM; Homer CSE, 2022, 'Partnership-defined quality approach to companionship during labour and birth in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea: A mixed-methods study', PLOS Global Public Health, 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000102
2022
Wilson AN; Melepia P; Suruka R; Hezeri P; Kabiu D; Babona D; Wapi P; Spotswood N; Bohren MA; Vogel JP; Kelly-Hanku A; Morgan A; Beeson JG; Morgan C; Vallely LM; Waramin EJ; Scoullar MJL; Homer CSE, 2022, 'Quality newborn care in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea: measuring early newborn care practices and identifying opportunities for improvement', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04735-7
2022
Weikum D; Kelly-Hanku A; Neo-Boli R; Aeno H; Badman SG; Vallely LM; Willie B; Kupul M; Hou P; Amos A; Narokobi R; Pekon S; Coy K; Wapling J; Gare J; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ; Hakim AJ, 2022, 'Sexual and reproductive health needs and practices of female sex workers in Papua New Guinea: findings from a biobehavioral survey Kauntim mi tu (‘Count me too’)', Archives of Public Health, 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13690-022-00926-y
2022
Frenzer C; Egli-Gany D; Vallely LM; Vallely AJ; Low N, 2022, 'Adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes associated with Mycoplasma genitalium: Systematic review and meta-analysis', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 98, pp. 222 - 227, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2021-055352
2022
Homer CSE; Leisher SH; Aggarwal N; Akuze J; Babona D; Blencowe H; Bolgna J; Chawana R; Christou A; Davies-Tuck M; Dandona R; Gordijn S; Gordon A; Jan R; Korteweg F; Maswime S; Murphy MM; Quigley P; Storey C; Vallely LM; Waiswa P; Whitehead C; Zeitlin J; Flenady V, 2021, 'Counting stillbirths and COVID 19—there has never been a more urgent time', The Lancet Global Health, 9, pp. e10 - e11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(20)30456-3
2021
Vallely LM; Smith R; Laman M; Riddell MA; Mengi A; Au L; Polomon C; Vogel JP; Pomat WS; Vallely AJ; Homer CSE, 2021, 'Early neonatal death review from two provinces in Papua New Guinea: A retrospective analysis', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 57, pp. 841 - 846, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpc.15333
2021
Batura N; Saweri OPM; Vallely A; Pomat W; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola G; Vallely LM; Morgan C; Kariwiga G; Wand H; Rogerson S; Tabrizi SN; Whiley DM; Low N; Peeling RW; Siba PM; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson LJ; Morewaya J; Badman S; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman PJ; Peter W; Peach E; Garland S; Kaldor J; Wiseman V, 2021, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted and genital infections during pregnancy in Papua New Guinea (WANTAIM trial): Protocol for an economic evaluation alongside a cluster-randomised trial', BMJ Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046308
2021
Vallely LM; Smith R; Bolnga JW; Babona D; Riddell MA; Mengi A; Au L; Polomon C; Vogel JP; Pomat WS; Vallely AJ; Homer CSE, 2021, 'Perinatal death audit and classification of stillbirths in two provinces in Papua New Guinea: A retrospective analysis', International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 153, pp. 160 - 168, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13431
2021
Peach E; Morgan C; Scoullar MJL; Fowkes FJI; Kennedy E; Melepia P; Homiehombo P; Au L; Luchters S; Umbers AJ; Vallely A; Vallely LM; Kelly-Hanku A; Robinson LJ; Crabb BS; Elijah A; Siba PM; Pomat W; Beeson JG, 2021, 'Risk factors and knowledge associated with high unintended pregnancy rates and low family planning use among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea', Scientific Reports, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79103-6
2021
Scoullar MJL; Boeuf P; Peach E; Fidelis R; Tokmun K; Melepia P; Elijah A; Bradshaw CS; Fehler G; Siba PM; Erskine S; Mokany E; Kennedy E; Umbers AJ; Luchters S; Robinson LJ; Wong NC; Vallely AJ; Badman SG; Vallely LM; Fowkes FJI; Morgan C; Pomat W; Crabb BS; Beeson JG, 2021, 'Ycoplasma genitalium and other reproductive tract infections in pregnant women, Papua New Guinea, 2015-2017', Emerging Infectious Diseases, 27, pp. 894 - 904, http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2703.201783
2021
Vallely LM; Egli-Gany D; Wand H; Pomat WS; Homer CSE; Guy R; Silver B; Rumbold AR; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ; Low N, 2021, 'Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes associated with Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Systematic review and meta-analysis', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 97, pp. 104 - 111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2020-054653
2021
Morgan CJ; Saweri OPM; Larme N; Peach E; Melepia P; Au L; Scoullar MJL; Reza MS; Vallely LM; McPake BI; Beeson JG, 2020, 'Strengthening routine immunization in Papua New Guinea: A cross-sectional provincial assessment of front-line services', BMC Public Health, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8172-4
2020
Kelly-Hanku A; Nightingale CE; Pham MD; Mek A; Homiehombo P; Bagita M; Nankinga J; Vallely A; Vallely L; Sethy G; Kaldor J; Luchters S, 2020, 'Loss to follow up of pregnant women with HIV and infant HIV outcomes in the prevention of maternal to child transmission of HIV programme in two high-burden provinces in Papua New Guinea: A retrospective clinical audit', BMJ Open, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038311
2020
Vallely A; Pomat W; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola G; Kariwiga G; Vallely L; Wiseman V; Morgan C; Wand H; Rogerson S; Tabrizi S; Whiley D; Low N; Peeling R; Siba P; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson L; Morewaya J; Badman S; Batura N; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman P; Peter W; Babona D; Peach E; Garland S; Kaldor J, 2019, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-income settings: Study protocol for a cluster randomized crossover trial (the WANTAIM Trial, Papua New Guinea)', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15173.2
2019
Vallely LM; Emori R; Gouda H; Phuanukoonnon S; Homer CSE; Vallely AJ, 2019, 'Women's knowledge of maternal danger signs during pregnancy: Findings from a cross-sectional survey in Papua New Guinea', Midwifery, 72, pp. 7 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.02.001
2019
Vallely AJ; Pomat WS; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola GDL; Kariwiga G; Vallely LM; Wiseman V; Morgan C; Wand H; Rogerson SJ; Tabrizi SN; Whiley DM; Low N; Peeling R; Siba P; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson LJ; Morewaya J; Badman SG; Batura N; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman PJ; Peter W; Babona D; Peach E; Garland SM; Kaldor JM, 2019, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-income settings: Study protocol for a cluster randomized crossover trial (the wantaim trial, papua new guinea) [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]', Wellcome Open Research, 4, pp. 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15173.1
2019
Vallely AJ; Pomat WS; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola GDL; Kariwiga G; Vallely LM; Wiseman V; Morgan C; Wand H; Rogerson SJ; Tabrizi SN; Whiley DM; Low N; Peeling R; Siba P; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson LJ; Morewaya J; Badman SG; Batura N; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman PJ; Peter W; Babona D; Peach E; Garland SM; Kaldor JM, 2019, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-income settings: Study protocol for a cluster randomized crossover trial (the WANTAIM Trial, Papua New Guinea)', Wellcome Open Research, 4, pp. 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15173.2
2019
Field E; Dove G; Witi N; Abo D; Samiak L; Vallely L; Nathan S, 2019, 'Perceptions of the Village Health Volunteer Program implemented in remote Papua New Guinea: lessons for policy', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, Volume 62, Number 1-2, March-June 2019, pp. 19 - 32, https://www.pngimr.org.pg/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PNGMedJ2019Mar-JunFinalProofs.pdf
2019
Vallely A; Pomat W; Homer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Mola G; Kariwiga G; Vallely L; Wiseman V; Morgan C; Wand H; Rogerson S; Tabrizi S; Whiley D; Low N; Peeling R; Siba P; Riddell M; Laman M; Bolnga J; Robinson L; Morewaya J; Badman S; Batura N; Kelly-Hanku A; Toliman P; Peter W; Babona D; Peach E; Garland S; Kaldor J, 2019, 'Point-of-care testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections to improve birth outcomes in high-burden, low-income settings: Study protocol for a cluster randomized crossover trial (the WANTAIM Trial, Papua New Guinea)', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15173.1
2019
Kelly-Hanku A; Newland J; Aggleton P; Ase S; Aeno H; Fiya V; Vallely L; Toliman P; Mola G; Kaldor J; Vallely A, 2019, 'HPV vaccination in Papua New Guinea to prevent cervical cancer in women: Gender, sexual morality, outsiders and the de-feminization of the HPV vaccine', Papillomavirus Research, 8, pp. 100171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pvr.2019.100171
2019
Kelly-Hanku A; Newland J; Aggleton P; Ase S; Fiya V; Aeno H; Vallely L; Mola G; Kaldor J; Vallely A, 2019, 'Health communication messaging about HPV vaccine in Papua New Guinea.', Health Education Journal, 78, pp. 946 - 957, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0017896919856657
2019
Toliman PJ; Kaldor JM; Badman SG; Gabuzzi J; Silim S; Kumbia A; Kombuk B; Kombati Z; Munnull G; Guy R; Vallely LM; Kelly-Hanku A; Wand H; Ryan C; Tan G; Brotherton J; Saville M; Mola GDL; Garland SM; Tabrizi SN; Vallely AJ, 2018, 'Performance of clinical screening algorithms comprising point-of-care HPV-DNA testing using self-collected vaginal specimens, and visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid, for the detection of underlying high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in Papua New Guinea', Papillomavirus Research, 6, pp. 70 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pvr.2018.10.009
2018
Vallely AJ; Toliman PJ; Ryan C; Rai G; Wapling J; Gabuzzi J; Kumbia A; Kombuk B; Kombati Z; Vallely LM; Kelly-Hanku A; Wand H; Tabrizi SN; Mola GDL; Kaldor JM, 2018, 'Association between visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid examination and high-risk human papillomavirus infection, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis in Papua New Guinea', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 58, pp. 576 - 581, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12783
2018
Vallely LM; Egli-Gany D; Pomat W; Homer CSE; Guy R; Wand H; Silver B; Rumbold AR; Kaldor JM; Low N; Vallely AJ, 2018, 'Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes associated with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, M. hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and U. parvum: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol', BMJ Open, 8, pp. e024175, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024175
2018
Bell S; Kennedy E; Black K; Vallely A; Vallely L; Mola G; Kaldor J; Bagita M; Ninnes C; Pomat W; Kelly A, 2018, 'Youth-centred research to help prevent and mitigate the adverse health and social impacts of pregnancy amongst young Papua New Guineans', Reproductive Health Matters, 26, pp. 5 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09688080.2018.1512297
2018
Kelly-Hanku A; Ase S; Fiya V; Toliman P; Aeno H; Mola GM; Kaldor JM; Vallely LM; Vallely AJ, 2018, 'Ambiguous bodies, uncertain diseases: knowledge of cervical cancer in Papua New Guinea', Ethnicity and Health, 23, pp. 659 - 681, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2017.1283393
2018
Tynan A; Vallely L; Kupul M; Neo R; Fiya V; Worth H; Kelly-Hanku A; Kaldor J, 2017, 'Programmes for the prevention of parent‐to‐child transmission of HIV in Papua New Guinea: Health system challenges and opportunities.', The International Journal of Health Planning and Management., 33, pp. e367 - e377, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpm.2450
2017
Emori R; Vallely AJ; Gouda H; Siba P; Phuanukoonnon S; Mola GD; Homer CSE; Vallely L, 2017, 'Women's recall of provision of antenatal care in Papua New Guinea: Findings of a maternal and infant health survey conducted in three provinces', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 60
2017
Vallely LM; Toliman P; Ryan C; Rai G; Wapling J; Gabuzzi J; Allen J; Opa C; Munnull G; Kaima P; Kombuk B; Kumbia A; Kombati Z; Law G; Kelly-Hanku A; Wand H; Siba PM; Mola GDL; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ, 2017, 'Performance of syndromic management for the detection and treatment of genital Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis among women attending antenatal, well woman and sexual health clinics in Papua New Guinea: A cross-sectional study', BMJ Open, 7, pp. e018630, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018630
2017
Emori R; Vallely AJ; Gouda H; Siba P; Phuanukoonnon S; Mola GD; Homer CS; Vallely L, 2017, 'Supervised and unsupervised birth and early newborn care practices in Papua New Guinea: Findings of a maternal and infant health survey conducted in three provinces', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 60
2017
Vallely L; Mola GD, 2017, 'Unintended pregnancy and unsupervised births in PNG: Can greater access to Misoprostol improve maternal health outcomes?', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 60
2017
Vallely LM; Toliman P; Ryan C; Rai G; Wapling J; Tomado C; Huliafi S; Munnull G; Rarau P; Phuanukoonnon S; Wand H; Siba P; Mola GDL; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ, 2016, 'Prevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and other sexually transmissible infections among women attending antenatal clinics in three provinces in Papua New Guinea: A cross-sectional survey', Sexual Health, 13, pp. 420 - 427, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15227
2016
Toliman P; Badman SG; Gabuzzi J; Silim S; Forereme L; Kumbia A; Kombuk B; Kombati Z; Allan J; Munnull G; Ryan C; Vallely LM; Kelly-Hanku A; Wand H; Mola GDL; Guy R; Siba P; Kaldor JM; Tabrizi SN; Vallely AJ, 2016, 'Field evaluation of xpert HPV point-of-care test for detection of human papillomavirus infection by use of self-collected vaginal and clinician-collected cervical specimens', Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 54, pp. 1734 - 1737, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00529-16
2016
Vallely LM; Toliman P; Ryan C; Rai G; Wapling J; Tomado C; Huliafi S; Munnull G; Rarau P; Phuanukoonnon S; Wand H; Siba P; Mola GDL; Kaldor JM; Vallely AJ, 2016, 'Prevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and other sexually transmissible infections among women attending antenatal clinics in three provinces in Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional survey.', Sex Health, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15227
2016
Vallely LM; Homiehombo P; Walep E; Moses M; Tom M; Kelly-Hanku A; Vallely A; Nataraye E; Ninnes C; Mola GD; Morgan C; Kaldor JM; Wand H; Whittaker A; Homer CSE, 2016, 'Feasibility and acceptability of clean birth kits containing misoprostol for self-administration to prevent postpartum hemorrhage in rural Papua New Guinea', International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 133, pp. 301 - 306, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.10.018
2016
Badman SG; Vallely LM; Toliman P; Kariwiga G; Lote B; Pomat W; Holmer C; Guy R; Luchters S; Morgan C; Garland SM; Tabrizi S; Whiley D; Rogerson SJ; Mola G; Wand H; Donovan B; Causer L; Kaldor J; Vallely A; Homer C, 2016, 'A novel point-of-care testing strategy for sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women in high-burden settings: Results of a feasibility study in Papua New Guinea', BMC Infectious Diseases, 16, pp. 250, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-016-1573-4
2016
Vallely L; Paul R; Naidi B; Morewaya J; Kariwiga G; Vallely AJ; Morgan C; Homer CSE, 2016, '“I have a heart to help the mothers” : 25 years of the Village Birth Attendant Program in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 59
2016
Vallely LM; Homiehombo P; Kelly-Hanku A; Whittaker A, 2015, 'Unsafe abortion requiring hospital admission in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea - A descriptive study of women's and health care workers' experiences', Reproductive Health, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12978-015-0015-x
2015
Vallely LM; Homiehombo P; Kelly-Hanku A; Vallely A; Homer CSE; Whittaker A, 2015, 'Childbirth in a rural highlands community in Papua New Guinea: A descriptive study', Midwifery, 31, pp. 380 - 387, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2014.11.002
2015
Vallely LM; Homiehombo P; Kelly-Hanku A; Kumbia A; Mola GDL; Whittaker A, 2014, 'Hospital admission following induced abortion in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea - A descriptive study', PLoS ONE, 9, pp. e110791, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0110791
2014
Vallely LM; Kelly A; Kupul M; Neo R; Fiya V; Kaldor JM; Mola GDL; Worth H, 2013, 'Infant feeding in the context of HIV: A qualitative study of health care workers' knowledge of recommended infant feeding options in Papua New Guinea', International Breastfeeding Journal, 8, pp. 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-4358-8-6
2013
Vallely LM; Homiehombo P; Kelly AM; Vallely A; Homer CSE; Whittaker A, 2013, 'Exploring women's perspectives of access to care during pregnancy and childbirth: A qualitative study from rural papua new guinea', Midwifery, 29, pp. 1222 - 1229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2013.03.011
2013
Ahluwalia I; Robinson D; Vallely L; Myeya J; Kabakama A, 2012, 'Post-Project Assessment of Community-supported Emergency Transport Systems for Health Care Services in Tanzania', International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 15, pp. 1 - 15
2012
Manape M; Saleu G; Vallely L, 2011, 'Outcome of infants born to unbooked mothers: a short report from Goroka General Hospital, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.', Papua and New Guinea medical journal, 54, pp. 185 - 188
2011
Maraga S; Namosha E; Gouda H; Vallely L; Rare L; Phuanukoonnon S, 2011, 'Sociodemographic factors associated with maternal health care utilization in Wosera, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.', Papua and New Guinea medical journal, 54, pp. 154 - 163
2011
Ahluwalia IB; Robinson D; Vallely L; Gieseker KE; Kabakama A, 2010, 'Sustainability of community-capacity to promote safer motherhood in northwestern Tanzania: What remains?', Global Health Promotion, 17, pp. 39 - 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1757975909356627
2010
Vallely A; Lees SS; Shagi C; Kasindi S; Soteli S; Kavit N; Vallely L; Mccormack S; Pool R; Hayes R, 2010, 'How informed is consent in vulnerable populations? Experience using a continuous consent process during the MDP301 vaginal microbicide trial in Mwanza, Tanzania', BMC Medical Ethics, 11, pp. 10 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6939-11-10
2010
Vallely A; Mccarthy J; Changalucha J; Vallely L; Chandramohan D, 2008, 'Treating malaria in pregnancy in developing countries: priorities in clinical research and drug development', Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, 1, pp. 61 - 72
2008
Shagi C; Vallely A; Kasindi S; Chiduo B; Desmond N; Soteli S; Kavit N; Vallely L; Lees SS; Hayes R; Ross DA, 2008, 'A model for community representation and participation in HIV prevention trials among women who engage in transactional sex in Africa', AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio - Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV, 20, pp. 1039 - 1049, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540120701842803
2008
Vallely A; Vallely L; Changalucha J; Greenwood B; Chandramohan D, 2007, 'Intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy in Africa: What's new, what's needed?', Malaria Journal, 6, pp. 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-6-16
2007
Vallely L; Ahmed Y; Murray SF, 2005, 'Postpartum maternal morbidity requiring hospital admission in Lusaka, Zambia - A descriptive study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 5, pp. 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-5-1
2005
Vallely L, 1999, 'Reaching Rabaraba.', Nursing times, 95, pp. 32 - 33
1999
Vallely A; Vallely L, 1998, 'Seabather's Eruption in Papua New Guinea', Tropical Doctor, 28, pp. 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/004947559802800116
1998
Maviso M; Pulsan F; Vallely LM, 2024, Investigation of factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding in Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional study, http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.18.24313839
2024
Mengi A; Vallely L; Laman M; Jally E; Kulimbao J; Warel S; Enman R; Aipit J; Low N; Riddell M, 2023, The use of newborn foot length to identify low birth weight and preterm babies in Papua New Guinea: A diagnostic accuracy study, http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/2023.01.04.23284192
2023
Faktor L; Wilson A; Melepia P; Babona D; Wapi P; Suruka R; Hezeri P; Kabiu DD; Vallely L; Kennedy E; Scoullar MJL; Spotswood N; Homer CSE, 2023, “If I am alive, I am happy”: Defining quality of care from the perspectives of key maternal and newborn health stakeholders in Papua New Guinea, http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/2023.10.10.23296848
2023
Scoullar MJL; Boeuf P; Peach E; Fidelis R; Tokmun K; Melepia P; Elijah A; Bradshaw CS; Fehler G; Siba PM; Erskine S; Mokany E; Kennedy E; Umbers AJ; Luchters S; Robinson LJ; Wong NC; Vallely A; Badman SG; Vallely LM; Fowkes FJI; Morgan C; Pomat W; Crabb BS; Beeson JG, 2020, High burden ofMycoplasma genitaliumand other reproductive tract infections among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea, http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/2020.05.22.109983
2020
Morgan C; Saweri OPM; Larme N; Peach E; Melepia P; Au L; Michelle SJL; Mohammad RS; Vallely LM; McPake BA; Beeson JG, 2019, Strengthening routine immunization in Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional provincial assessment of front-line services., http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.2.10403/v2
2019
Eghrari D; Scoullar M; Wilson AN; Peach E; Elijah A; Melepia P; SupSup H; Vallely LM; Siba PM; Kennedy E; Vogel JP; Homer C; Robinson LJ; Fowkes F; Pomat W; Crabb BS; Beeson JG; Morgan C; Team HMHBS, Low Knowledge of Newborn Danger Signs Among Pregnant Women in Papua New Guinea and Implications for Health Seeking Behaviour in Early Infancy – Findings from a Longitudinal Study, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4111169
Mitchell E; Ase S; Aeno H; Ofi P; Nake Trumb R; Kelly-Hanku A; Vallely LM; Vallely A; Black K; Mola G; Bagita M; Bolgna J; Pomat W; Bell S, 2023, 'Young people's abortion trajectories in Papua New Guinea', presented at Sexual and Reproductive Health 2023, Sydney, 18 September 2023 - 20 September 2023
2023
Wilson AN; Kennedy EC; Noovao Hill A; Vallely LM; Wapi P; Tungunaboe E; Tutumang M; Ekeroma A, 2023, 'Sexual and reproductive health needs, challenges and opportunities in the Pacific', in Sex and Gender in the Pacific: Contemporary Perspectives on Sexuality, Gender and Health, pp. 69 - 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003142072-8
2023
Newland J; Neuendorf N; Vallely L; Mek A; Vengiau G; Farquhar R; Boli-Neo R; Seymour M; Wratten M; Aeno H; Trumb RN; Kerry Z; Huang KL; Maalsen A; Homer C; Robinson L; Majumdar S; Vallely A; Laman M; Pomat W; Kelly-Hanku A, 2022, COVID-19 and its impacts on primary health services and public health infectious disease programs in Papua New Guinea, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/6mhp-gc18
2022
Kelly AM; Mek A; et al. , 2017, Prevention and Retention: A mixed method study of the prevention of parent to child transmission of HIV and women’s retention in care and treatment, PNG Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Australia, Goroka, Papua New Guinea
2017
Kelly-Hanku A; Mek A; Homiehombo P; Vallely L; Baggita M; Worth H; Nankinga J; Vallely A; Kaldor J; Kelly AM, 2017, Young and Positive: Adolescent girls and young women living with HIV in Papua New Guinea.
2017
Nguyen BP; Phunaukoonnon S; Gouda H; Vallely L; Abdad Y; Pulford J; Siba P, 2014, Technical Report: PNG Institute of Medical Research, Patnership in Health Project Report,
2014
Kelly A; Worth H; Kupul M; Fiya V; Vallely L; Neo R; Ase S; Ofi P; Mola GD; Kariwiga G; Laurent YJ; Hunahoff T; Kaldor J, 2013, HIV, pregnancy and parenthood: A qualitative study of the prevention and treatment of HIV in pregnant women, parents and their infants in Papua New Guinea.
2013
Vallely L; Homiehombo P; Kelly-Hanku A; Mola GM; Kumbia A; Whittaker A, 2013, Pregnancy LossPregnancy Loss: A mixed method study of spontaneous and induced abortion at Eastern Highlands Provincial Hospital, Goroka
2013
Vallely LM; Riddell MA; Mengi A; Smith R; Bolnga JW; Babona D; Laman M; Vallely AJ; Homer C, 2022, 'Maternal, perinatal and newborn outcomes among women enrolled into the WANTAIM trial, Papua New Guinea', in WOMEN AND BIRTH, ELSEVIER, Vol. 35, pp. S28 - S28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.07.076
2022
Scoullar M; Boeuf P; Peach E; Kearney E; Fidelis R; Tokmun K; Melepia P; Bradshaw C; Elijah A; Fehler G; Siba P; Erskine S; Mokany E; Kennedy E; Umbers A; Luchters S; Robinson L; Wong N; Vallely A; Badman S; Vallely L; Fowkes F; Morgan C; Pomat W; Crabb B; Beeson J; Study Team H, 2021, 'O16.1 High burden of reproductive tract infections and poor sexual and reproductive health in pregnancy and postpartum in Papua New Guinea', in Female reproductive health for STIs and HIV, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, pp. A52.2 - A53, presented at Abstracts for the STI & HIV World Congress, July 14–17 2021, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.140
2021
Wilson AN; Lee H; Scoullar MJL; Peach E; Melepia P; Supsup H; Moreira C; Elijah A; Vallely LM; Fowkes F; Pomat W; Beeson JG; Morgan C, 2020, 'KNOWLEDGE OF DANGER SIGNS AND PLANNING FOR OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES DURING PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH AND IN THE POSTNATAL PERIOD AMONG WOMEN IN EAST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA', in INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL, WILEY, pp. 11 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/imj.7_14847
2020
Egli-Gany D; Vallely L; Wand H; Vallely A; Low N, 2019, 'P643 Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes associated withneisseria gonorrhoeae:a systematic review and meta-analysis', in Poster Presentations, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, pp. A284.1 - A284, presented at Abstracts for the STI & HIV World Congress (Joint Meeting of the 23rd ISSTDR and 20th IUSTI), July 14–17, 2019, Vancouver, Canada, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2019-sti.711
2019
Kombut B; Melepia P; Fidelis R; Nate E; Lorry L; Tavul L; Ome-Kaius M; Scoullar MJL; Boeuf P; Ruybal-Pesantez S; Riddell M; Vallely L; Vallely A; Morgan C; Fowkes FJI; Beeson J; Richards J; Mode B; Pomat W; Owusu E; Incardona S; Ding XC; Hiasihri S; Laman M; Robinson LJ, 2019, 'OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF A HIGHLY-SENSITIVE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR DETECTION OF MALARIA INFECTIONS IN PREGNANCY IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA', in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, AMER SOC TROP MED & HYGIENE, MD, National Harbor, pp. 280 - 280, presented at 68th Annual Meeting of the American-Society-for-Tropical-Medicine-and-Hygiene (ASTMH), MD, National Harbor, 20 November 2019 - 24 November 2019, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000507364503270&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
2019
Badman SG; Vallely LM; Toliman P; Kariwiga G; Tabrizi S; Pomat W; Guy R; Homer C; Luchters S; Morgan C; Garland SM; Rogerson S; Whiley D; Mola GDL; Wand H; Donovan B; Causer L; Siba P; Kaldor JM; Vallely A, 2015, 'POINT-OF-CARE TESTING AND IMMEDIATE TREATMENT OF CURABLE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED AND GENITAL INFECTIONS AMONG ANTENATAL WOMEN IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA', in SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS, BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, pp. A27 - A27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.85
2015
Vallely A; Toliman P; Tabrizi S; Badman SG; Kombati Z; Gabuzzi J; Allan J; Munnull G; Silim S; Ryan C; Vallely LM; Kelly-Hanku A; Wand H; Mola GDL; Siba P; Guy R; Kaldor JM, 2015, 'FIELD EVALUATION OF THE XPERT HPV TEST FOR THE DETECTION OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION IN WOMEN USING SELF-COLLECTED VAGINAL COMPARED TO CLINICIAN-COLLECTED CERVICAL SPECIMENS', in SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS, BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, pp. A165 - A165, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000416106400432&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
2015
McMillan N; Vallely L; Kelly K; Kavanagh Y; Smith SRP; Tilley D, 2002, ''Out of the sun': The evolution of optical engineering programmes in Carlow and Essex from 1979-2002', in Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, pp. 1344 - 1356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.463948
2002

Emerging Leader Award, Kirby Institute 2021

NHMRC Early Career Fellowship 2018-2021

Teaching Excellence Award (2009) School of Population Health, University of Queensland.

Research Incentive Award (2009) School of Population Health, University of Queensland.

DFID Associate Professional Officer Scheme (1999-2001) professional development and training award (scholarship for MSc and one year in country supervised work experience in Kenya).

Multi-study analysis of stillbirths and contributing factors in Papua New Guinea (NHMRC Stillbirth CRE (project), CI)

Innovative approaches to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in low-resource settings (NHMRC ECF, CIA)

Developing youth-centred health promotion strategies to prevent and mitigate the adverse health impacts of adolescent pregnancy in Papua New Guinea (NHMRC Project Grant, CIC)

Point-of-care testing and treatment of STIs to improve pregnancy outcomes in resource-limited, high-burden settings (DFID, MRC, Welcome Trust, CI)

Point-of-care diagnosis of STIs to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes in high-burden, low resource settings (NHMRC Project Grant, AI)

Accelerating research and progress in maternal and newborn health (ARPAN) (NHMRC, CRE CIG)

 

 

International public health, STIs in pregnancy, maternal health, and interventions research.