By Dr Lisa Vallely

Book Chapters

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

Journal articles

Yunis K; Yadamsuren B; Vallely L; lay dos Santos M; Dy Recidoro Z; Poudel S; Pomat W; Pitakaka F; Pio N; Panisi L; Wiratama BS; Putri LP; Nurdiati DS; Narube L; Mola G; Lumbiganon P; Oomudee N; Liabsuetrakul T; Lavendar T; Jones R; Kaluarachchi A; Jayasundara C; Jayaratne K; Dewan F; Day LT; Dassanayake H; Da Cruz J; Karahalios E; Bloemenkamp K; Pingray V; Berrueta M; Baguiya A; Shahidullah M; Rahman NAS; Khan AM; Ahmed S; Ahmed S; Pham MD; Thwin SS; Oladapo OT; Nosirov K; Lavin T; Bonet M; Voloshin A; Spotswood NE; Nguyen L; Jayaratnam S; Blackburn K; Babona D; Bruinsma F; Homer CSE; Vogel JP, 2026, 'The Global Maternal and Newborn Health Platform: study protocol for an observational, multi-country study on the quality of intrapartum and early postnatal care at health facilities', BMC Public Health, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26468-4

Newland J; Neuendorf N; Vallely L; Seymour M; Neo RB; Mek A; Aeno H; Farquhar R; Wratten M; Robinson LJ; Kelly-Hanku A, 2026, 'Public transport and its influence on healthcare access, engagement, and delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic in Papua New Guinea', Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 67, pp. mj26001, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mj26001

Persson A; Boli-Neo R; Newland J; Neuendorf N; Vallely LM; Mek AK; Kelly-Hanku A, 2026, '‘This Vaccine is Not for Us’: Christianity, Colonialism, Conspiracies, and COVID-19 Vaccine Beliefs in Papua New Guinea', Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology, 27, pp. 108 - 126, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14442213.2026.2613237

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, 2026, 'Agency in young people’s unsafe abortion trajectories in Papua New Guinea', Culture Health and Sexuality, 28, pp. 289 - 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2025.2456623

Newland J; Mek AK; Neo-Boli R; Neuendorf N; Vallely L; Maalsen A; Kelly-Hanku A, 2026, 'Visualising the impacts of COVID-19 on health service delivery during the height of the pandemic in Papua New Guinea; a photovoice study', Health and Place, 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2025.103601

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', Plos One, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324102

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324255

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2024-017679

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080574

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

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

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

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

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', Lancet Global Health, 12, pp. e641 - e651, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00004-4

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

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2024.2421404

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, pp. 1 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2024.2305814

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

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

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

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

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100653

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, 'Correction: Adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes associated with Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum: a systematic review and meta-analysis', BMJ Open, 13, pp. e062990corr1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062990corr1

Vallely L; Babona D; Au L; Bolnga J; Laman M; Polomon C; Kelly-Hanku A; Riddell M; Homer C, 2023, 'P13 Adapting the Safe Delivery App for Papua New Guinea', Women and Birth, 36, pp. s36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2023.07.095

Vallely L; Babona D; Melepia P; Bolnga J; Wilson A; Kelly-Hanku A; Vogel J; Homer C, 2023, 'P31 Exploring knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to maternal danger signs to reduce stillbirth risk in Papua New Guinea', Women and Birth, 36, pp. s43, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2023.07.113

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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', Lancet Global Health, 9, pp. e10 - e11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(20)30456-3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09688080.2018.1512297

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

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