Dr. Zahra Bayat Joozani

Dr. Zahra Bayat Joozani

PhD in Reproductive Health (Tehran University of Medical Sciences)

Specialist in Reproductive Health, Equitable Access to Health Services, and Empowerment of Vulnerable Women

Contact:

Phone: 09121598238

Instagram/LinkedIn: dr.zahra-bayat_jozani

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Professional Summary

I am Zahra Bayat Joozani, a researcher and lecturer with over 15 years of experience in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and women’s health. My primary focus is on equitable access for Afghan migrant women to reproductive health services and reducing high-risk behaviors in vulnerable populations. I have collaborated closely with UNAIDS, UNFPA, the Ministry of Health, and non-governmental organizations, and I am the author of the book “HIV and Women.”

I am a lecturer in clinic management courses, sexual disorders, and counseling for sexual problems and reproductive health.

Education

PhD in Reproductive Health – Tehran University of Medical Sciences (in progress)

Thesis Title: “Development and Testing of a Model of Social Determinants Affecting Access to Reproductive Health Services and Policy Package for Afghan Migrant Women”

Master’s in Midwifery Counseling – Alborz University of Medical Sciences (2016) – Thesis Score: 20

Areas of Expertise

Clinic management and sexual disorders

Reproductive health and equitable access to services

Reducing high-risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections (HIV/STI)

Empowerment of vulnerable and migrant women

Midwifery service models and research in marginalized populations

Education and conducting reproductive health courses

Professional Experience and Collaborations

Executive Director of Shamsa Network (Network of AIDS Non-Governmental Organizations)

Scientific Director of “Doctortam” media in reproductive health

Collaboration with UNAIDS and UNFPA on research projects (including MenaRosa in Lebanon)

Advisor and collaborator with Tehran Municipality (Rihan City)

Collaborator on Ministry of Health AIDS Department projects on men’s participation in reproductive health

10 years of research at the AIDS, Addiction, and Psychiatry Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

8 years of research at national medical sciences research centers

Articles Under Publication (2025-2026)

Exploring the Role of Social Determinants in Afghan Migrant Women’s Access to Reproductive Health Services: Insights from a Qualitative Study

Development and Validation of a Social Determinants of Health Model for Access to Reproductive Health for Afghan Migrant Women in Iran

Social Determinants of Structural Health and Its Impact on Access to Reproductive Health Services in the Afghan Immigrant Population: Scoping Review

Key Research Projects (Collaborator or Initiator)

Launching a mobile clinic for vulnerable women (Phases 2 and 3) – Joint with UNAIDS

“Positive Life” and “Zanbil” campaigns for HIV awareness among women

Self-care empowerment package for HIV-positive women

Telephone counseling services for HIV and sexually transmitted infections

Prevalence of cancer, physical activity, and treatment adherence in HIV patients

Books

Author: HIV and Women (2017)

Scientific Editor: Guide to Disclosing HIV Status to Sexual Partners (for physicians and non-physicians, 2020)

Educational Activities

Instructor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences – Iran and Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch

Teaching “High-Risk Behavior Counseling” course at Master’s level in Midwifery (Tehran and Alborz Universities of Medical Sciences)

Conducting educational workshops in reproductive health, sexology, and cognitive-behavioral counseling

Collaborator on Tehran Municipality projects in Rihan City (population, childbearing, and abortion complications)

Certificates and Workshops Completed

Physiological Birth Course – Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Sexual Disorders Course with prominent instructors in Tehran

Sexual Violence Course in Lebanon

HIV Course in Rome, Italy

Harm Reduction Addiction Course in Pune, India

Article Writing Course – Harvard in Tehran under Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Traditional Medicine in Women’s Diseases and Midwifery (Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 2021)

Numerous international and national workshops in HIV, research, and education (from 2002 to 2024)