DrLeila Gholizadeh

Dr. Leila Gholizadeh holds the position of a Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery within the Faculty of Health at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She also serves as the coordinator for the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) Program.
Dr. Gholizadeh's primary research area is centered around the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, with a focus on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. Her work delves into understanding the influence of individual and socio-cultural factors on the development and management of heart disease. Key aspects of interest include risk perception, causal attributions, medication adherence, and self-care behaviors related to CVD.
Passionate about advancing knowledge in her field, Dr. Gholizadeh supervises research students and collaborates with research scholars both in Australia and internationally. Through these collaborations, she engages in various projects aimed at improving patient outcomes for individuals with heart disease. Her research covers diverse topics such as cardiac rehabilitation, quality of life, depression, and the experiences of patients living with heart disease and their recovery journey.
Recent efforts have led Dr. Gholizadeh to launch a research program dedicated to optimising CVD health outcomes for women who have experienced complications during pregnancy. This initiative addresses the specific challenges faced by this population, with a focus on improving their cardiovascular health. Currently, she is collaborating with researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand to investigate the knowledge of healthcare providers regarding the association between CVD and a history of complicated pregnancy.
Dr. Leila Gholizadeh's research has contributed to enhanced strategies for the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases, with a particular focus on women and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.