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Deborah Loxton publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Deborah Loxton sits on this spectrum.

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44 publications 570+

This scientist: 309 publications — 88th percentile

88% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

Deborah Loxton D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Deborah Loxton sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 52 D-Index — 70th percentile

70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

Overview

Deborah Loxton is affiliated with the University of Newcastle Australia in Australia. Their research primarily spans the field of Medicine with a significant focus on several subfields including Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, General Health Professions, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Health.

The areas of study cover multiple main topics that include:

  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Reproductive Health and Contraception
  • Maternal and fetal healthcare

Their published papers include research on health expenditure, maternal health, intimate partner violence, contraceptive use, and birth intervals primarily focused on the sub-Saharan African context. Key recent papers include:

  • The effects of health expenditure on infant mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from panel data analysis, 2020, Health Economics Review
  • Systematic and meta-analysis of factors associated with preeclampsia and eclampsia in sub-Saharan Africa, 2020, PLoS ONE
  • Determinants of intimate partner violence against women in Ethiopia: A multi-level analysis, 2020, PLoS ONE
  • Spatial variations and associated factors of modern contraceptive use in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis, 2020, BMJ Open
  • Individual and community level determinants of short birth interval in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis, 2020, PLoS ONE

Frequent co-authors in their work include:

  • Catherine Chojenta
  • Melissa L. Harris
  • Peta Forder
  • Elizabeth Holliday
  • Nicholas Egan

Their research is regularly published in several prominent venues, notably:

  • PLoS ONE
  • Research Square (Research Square)
  • BMJ Open
  • BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
  • Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Best Publications

  • Mental and Physical Health and Intimate Partner Violence against Women: A Review of the Literature

    Gina Dillon;Rafat Hussain;Deborah Loxton;Deborah Loxton;Saifur Rahman

  • Longitudinal weight gain in women identified with polycystic ovary syndrome: results of an observational study in young women

    Helena Jane Teede;Anju Elizabeth Joham;Eldho Paul;Lisa Jane Moran

  • Cohort Profile Update: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

    Annette J Dobson;Richard Hockey;Wendy J Brown;Julie E Byles

  • Depression, anxiety and perceived stress in women with and without PCOS: A community-based study

    Anna L. Damone;Anju E. Joham;Deborah Loxton;Arul Earnest

  • Factors affecting utilization of antenatal care in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Tesfalidet Tekelab;Tesfalidet Tekelab;Catherine Chojenta;Roger Smith;Deborah Loxton

  • The impact of antenatal care on neonatal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Tesfalidet Tekelab;Catherine Chojenta;Roger Smith;Deborah Loxton

  • Mortality and Disability Outcomes of Self-Reported Elder Abuse: A 12-Year Prospective Investigation

    Margot J. Schofield;Jennifer R. Powers;Deborah Loxton

  • Intimate partner violence adversely impacts health over 16 years and across generations: A longitudinal cohort study.

    Deborah Loxton;Xenia Dolja-Gore;Amy E. Anderson;Natalie Townsend

  • Stress increases the risk of type 2 diabetes onset in women: A 12-year longitudinal study using causal modelling.

    Melissa L. Harris;Christopher Oldmeadow;Alexis Hure;Judy Luu;Judy Luu

  • Delayed initiation of antenatal care and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Gezahegn Tesfaye;Gezahegn Tesfaye;Deborah Loxton;Catherine Chojenta;Agumasie Semahegn

  • The impact of attrition in an 11-year prospective longitudinal study of younger women.

    Jennifer Powers;Deborah Loxton

  • Barriers to access and utilization of emergency obstetric care at health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review of literature.

    Ayele Geleto;Ayele Geleto;Catherine Chojenta;Abdulbasit Mussa;Deborah Loxton

  • Maternal dietary patterns and risk of adverse pregnancy (hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus) and birth (preterm birth and low birth weight) outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Kelemu Tilahun Kibret;Catherine Chojenta;Ellie Gresham;Teketo K Tegegne

  • History of Domestic Violence and Physical Health in Midlife

    Deborah Loxton;Margot Schofield;Raffat Hussain;Gita Mishra

  • Online and Offline Recruitment of Young Women for a Longitudinal Health Survey: Findings From the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health 1989-95 Cohort

    Deborah Loxton;Jennifer Powers;Amy E Anderson;Natalie Townsend

  • History of pregnancy loss increases the risk of mental health problems in subsequent pregnancies but not in the postpartum.

    Catherine Chojenta;Sheree Harris;Nicole M Reilly;Peta Forder

  • Increased prevalence of eating disorders, low self-esteem, and psychological distress in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a community-based cohort study.

    Chau T. Tay;Helena J. Teede;Briony Hill;Deborah Loxton

  • Psychological Health in Midlife Among Women Who Have Ever Lived With a Violent Partner or Spouse

    Deborah Loxton;Margot Schofield;Rafat Hussain

  • Recruiting Online: Lessons From a Longitudinal Survey of Contraception and Pregnancy Intentions of Young Australian Women

    Melissa L. Harris;Deborah Loxton;Britta Wigginton;Jayne C. Lucke

  • Gender-based violence among female youths in educational institutions of Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Addisu Shunu Beyene;Addisu Shunu Beyene;Catherine L. Chojenta;Hirbo Shore Roba;Alemu Sufa Melka

  • The effects of health expenditure on infant mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from panel data analysis.

    Girmay Tsegay Kiross;Girmay Tsegay Kiross;Catherine Chojenta;Daniel Barker;Deborah Loxton

  • Childhood sexual abuse and its association with adult physical and mental health: results from a national cohort of young Australian women.

    Janice Yvonne Coles;Adeline Kristen Lee;Angela Taft;Danielle Mazza

  • Quality, rigour and usefulness of free-text comments collected by a large population based longitudinal study - ALSWH.

    Jane Louise Rich;Catherine Chojenta;Deborah Loxton

Frequent Co-Authors

Gita D. Mishra
Gita D. Mishra University of Queensland
Annette J. Dobson
Annette J. Dobson University of Queensland
Jayne Lucke
Jayne Lucke La Trobe University
Roger Smith
Roger Smith University of Newcastle Australia
Elizabeth G. Holliday
Elizabeth G. Holliday University of Newcastle Australia
Helena J. Teede
Helena J. Teede Monash University
Wendy J. Brown
Wendy J. Brown University of Queensland
Marie-Paule Austin
Marie-Paule Austin University of New South Wales
Frances Kay-Lambkin
Frances Kay-Lambkin University of Newcastle Australia
Nancy A. Pachana
Nancy A. Pachana University of Queensland

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