Dr Lisa Vallely

Senior Lecturer

PhD, MSc MCH, Dip. Higher Ed Midwifery

Medicine & Health

The Kirby Institute

As a midwife and public health researcher, Lisa has more than 25 years’ experience working in low-resource settings, including Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia.

Her current program of research is focused primarily in Papua New Guinea (PNG), where she established a multidisciplinary maternal and child health research program at the PNG Institute of Medical Research in Goroka (2010-15). Her program of research included access to care during pregnancy and childbirth; unsafe abortion; teenage pregnancy; and STIs in pregnancy. Her ongoing program of research focused primarily in PNG supports improving quality of antenatal and intrapartum care to improve birth outcomes.��

Phone

+61 (2) 9385 0900

E-mail

lvallely@kirby.unsw.edu.au

Book Chapters | 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,
Journal articles | 2025

Maviso M; Potjepat G; Namosha E; Geregl N; Aines PZ; Vallely LM, 2025, 'Knowledge of the ovulatory cycle and its determinants among women of reproductive age in Papua New Guinea: Insights from a population-based study', Plos One, 20,

Journal articles | 2025

Mitchell E; Aeno H; Ase S; Ofi P; Nake Trumb R; Mek A; Kennedy EC; Vallely L; Black KI; Mola GDL; Bagita M; Pomat W; Kelly-Hanku A; Bell S, 2025, 'Socio-structural influences on unintended pregnancy among girls aged 15-17 years in Papua New Guinea', BMJ Global Health, 10,

Journal articles | 2025

Mitchell E; Vallely LM; Ase S; Aeno H; Ofi P; Nake Trumb R; Mek A; Kennedy E; Black K; Mola GDL; Bagita MR; Pomat W; Kelly-Hanku A; Bell S, 2025, 'Agency in young people’s unsafe abortion trajectories in Papua New Guinea', Culture Health and Sexuality,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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; Homer CSE, 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', Lancet Global Health, 12, pp. e641 - e651,

Journal articles | 2024

Saweri OPM; Batura N; Pomat W; Vallely AJ; Wiseman V; Riddell M; Mengi A; Badman S; Vallely L; Wand H; Low N; Bolnga J; Babona D; Mola G; Kelly-Hanku A; Homer C; Morgan C; Luchters S; Whiley D; Robinson L; Au L; Gani IP; Laman M; Kariwiga G; Toliman P; Tabrizi S; Rogerson SJ; Garland SM; Guy R; Kaldor JM; Waukave K; Peter W; Morewaya J; Siba P; Peach E; Sengele P; Molok L; Clip T; Daniels I; Keiwaga C; Hosea D; Aiarak A; Mua L; Russiat V; Davis A; Subey B; Padik M; Tangal M; Vovono E; Malava K; Kavang E; Wong VB; Garaen J; Eddie L; David J; Garaaen J; Malip D; Amada N; Jordan E; Viringa M; Francis C; Makap J; Amin D; Fidelis R; Rave T; Anian R; Tavui R; Kamit J; Mission B; Baining G; Kavang E; Warel S; Kulimbao J; Manie T; Singirok D; Augusto CW; Jally E; Taupa M; Enman R; Demie J; Brea P; Jeffrey A; Warel J; Duba C; Kuias G; Jano B; John M; Sengum G; Soalili J; Buran F; Tawai C; Lasu M; Badem TM; Tivud T; Yamuna J; Saki M; Masil K; Mal L; Kepea Y, 2024, 'What does it cost to deliver antenatal care in Papua New Guinea? Results from a health system costing and budget impact analysis using cross-sectional data', BMJ Open, 14,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2024

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 CSE; Kelly-Hanku A, 2024, 'The effects of COVID-19 on maternal, newborn and child health services in Papua New Guinea', Global Public Health, 19,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2023

Jonduo ME; Vallely LM; Wand H, 2023, 'Adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes associated with Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum: a systematic review and meta-analysis (vol 12, e062990, 2022)', BMJ OPEN, 13,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2023

Vallely L; Babona D; Au L; Bolnga J; Laman M; Polomon C; Kelly-Hanku A; Riddell M; Homer C, 2023, 'Adapting the Safe Delivery App for Papua New Guinea', WOMEN AND BIRTH, 36, pp. S36 - S36,

Journal articles | 2023

Vallely L; Babona D; Melepia P; 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,

Journal articles | 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', Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific, 32,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2022

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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2022

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', WOMEN AND BIRTH, vol. 35, pp. S28 - S28,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2021

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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2020

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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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)', ,

Journal articles | 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)', ,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2018

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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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

Journal articles | 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

Journal articles | 2017

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,

Journal articles | 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

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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', Sexual Health, 13, pp. 420 - 427,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2015

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,

Journal articles | 2014

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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2013

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,

Journal articles | 2012

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

Journal articles | 2011

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

Journal articles | 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

Journal articles | 2010

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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 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,

Journal articles | 2008

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

Journal articles | 2007

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,

Journal articles | 2005

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,

Journal articles | 1999

Vallely L, 1999, 'Reaching Rabaraba.', Nursing Times, 95, pp. 32 - 33

Journal articles | 1998

Vallely A; Vallely L, 1998, 'Seabather's Eruption in Papua New Guinea', Tropical Doctor, 28, pp. 53,
Preprints | 2025

Babona D; Au L; Polomon C; Deb A; Cortier H; Agarwalla D; Bolnga J; Riddell MA; Kelly-Hanku A; Homer CSE; Vallely LM, 2025, “It’s like a book in the palm of my hand”: Adapting the Safe Delivery App for Papua New Guinea to improve quality of maternal and newborn care,

Preprints | 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,

Preprints | 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,

Preprints | 2023

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,

Conference Presentations | 2023

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

Reports | 2022

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,

Conference Abstracts | 2022

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,

Conference Papers | 2021

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,

Preprints | 2020

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,

Conference Papers | 2020

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,

Conference Papers | 2019

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,

Conference Papers | 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,

Preprints | 2019

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.,

Conference Papers | 2019

Peach E; Morgan C; Scoullar M; Fowkes F; Kennedy E; Luchters S; Vallely A; Vallely L; Kelly A; Robinson L; Crabb B; Siba P; Pomat W; Beeson JG, 2019, 'UNINTENDED PREGNANCY AND FAMILY PLANNING USE AMONG ANTENATAL ATTENDEES IN EAST NEW BRITAIN, PAPUA NEW GUINEA', in INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL, WILEY, pp. 16 - 16

Preprints | 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],

Reports | 2017

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 ��¼� Australia, Goroka, Papua New Guinea

Reports | 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.

Conference Papers | 2015

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,

Conference Papers | 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,

Reports | 2014

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,

Reports | 2013

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.

Reports | 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

Conference Papers | 2002

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,

Preprints |

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,

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)

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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).

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