A Pilot Epigenome-Wide Study of Posttraumatic Growth: Identifying Novel Candidates for Future Research

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Rubens, Mackenzie, Pinto, Paul Ruiz, Sathyanarayanan, Anita, Miller, Olivia, Mullens, Amy B., Bruenig, Dagmar, Obst, Patricia, Shakespeare-Finch, Jane and Mehta, Divya. 2025. "A Pilot Epigenome-Wide Study of Posttraumatic Growth: Identifying Novel Candidates for Future Research." Epigenomes. 9 (4). https://doi.org/10.3390/epigenomes9040039
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A Pilot Epigenome-Wide Study of Posttraumatic Growth: Identifying Novel Candidates for Future Research

ERA Journal ID212406
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsRubens, Mackenzie, Pinto, Paul Ruiz, Sathyanarayanan, Anita, Miller, Olivia, Mullens, Amy B., Bruenig, Dagmar, Obst, Patricia, Shakespeare-Finch, Jane and Mehta, Divya
Journal TitleEpigenomes
Journal Citation9 (4)
Article Number39
Number of Pages18
Year2025
PublisherMDPI AG
Place of PublicationSwitzerland
ISSN2075-4655
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.3390/epigenomes9040039
Web Address (URL)https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4655/9/4/39
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Background: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) refers to positive psychological change following trauma. While its psychological aspects are well-documented, the biological mechanisms remain unclear. Epigenetic changes, such as DNA methylation (DNAm), may offer insight into PTG’s neurobiological basis. Aims: This study aimed to identify epigenetic markers associated with PTG using an epigenome-wide association study (EWAS), the first of its kind in a trauma-exposed population. Methods: A longitudinal EWAS design was used to assess DNAm before and after trauma exposure in first-year paramedicine students (n = 39). Genome-wide methylation data were analyzed for associations with PTG, applying epigenome-wide and gene-wise statistical thresholds. Pathway enrichment analysis was also conducted. Results: The study identified two CpGs (cg09559117 and cg05351447) within the PCDHA1/PCDHA2 and PDZD genes significantly associated with PTG at the epigenome-wide threshold (p < 9.42 × 10–8); these were replicated in an independent sample. DNAm in 5 CpGs across known PTSD candidate genes ANK3, DICER1, SKA2, IL12B and TPH1 were significantly associated with PTG after gene-wise Bonferroni correction. Pathway analysis revealed that PTG-associated genes were overrepresented in the Adenosine triphosphate Binding Cassette (ABC) transporters pathway (p = 2.72 × 10−4). Conclusions: These results identify genes for PTG, improving our understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of PTG.

Keywordsposttraumatic stress disorder; posttraumatic growth; DNA methylation; EWAS; stress
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020520302. Clinical psychology
320699. Medical biotechnology not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsQueensland University of Technology
School of Psychology and Wellbeing
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Beel, Nathan, Chinchen, Christine, Machin, Tanya, du Plessis, Carol, Mullens, Amy B., Rees, Bronwyn, Purnell-Webb, Trish, Brown, Samantha, Murray, Judith, Ayre, Kay, Gilmour, John, Falcon, John, Flanagan, John, Brown, James, Krishnamoorthy, Govind, Bryce, India, Malengret, Claire, Dall'Osto, Claire and King, Deborah. Beel, Nathan, Chinchen, Christine, Machin, Tanya and du Plessis, Carol (ed.) 2023. Common Client Issues in Counselling: An Australian Perspective . University of Southern Queensland.
Trauma in Children and Adolescence
Krishnamoorthy, Govind and Mullens, Amy B.. 2023. "Trauma in Children and Adolescence." Beel, Nathan, Chinchen, Christine, Machin, Tanya and du Plessis, Carol (ed.) Common Client Issues in Counselling: An Australian Perspective. Australia. University of Southern Queensland. pp. 189-197
Trauma in Adults
Mullens, Amy B., Krishnamoorthy, Govind, Gilmour, John and Bryce, India. 2023. "Trauma in Adults." Beel, Nathan, Chinchen, Christine, Machin, Tanya and du Plessis, Carol (ed.) Common Client Issues in Counselling: An Australian Perspective. Australia. University of Southern Queensland. pp. 171-188
Navigating Detransition Borders: An Exploration of Social Media Narratives
Sanders, Tait, du Plessis, Carol, Mullens, Amy B. and Bromdal, Annette. 2023. "Navigating Detransition Borders: An Exploration of Social Media Narratives ." Archives of Sexual Behavior: an interdisciplinary research journal. 52 (3), p. 1061–1072. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02556-z
Developing the “Oppression-to-Incarceration Cycle” of Black American and First Nations Australian Trans Women: Applying the Intersectionality Research for Transgender Health Justice Framework
Clark, Kirsty A., Bromdal, Annette, Phillips, Tania, Sanders, Tait, Mullens, Amy B. and Hughto, Jaclyn M.W.. 2023. "Developing the “Oppression-to-Incarceration Cycle” of Black American and First Nations Australian Trans Women: Applying the Intersectionality Research for Transgender Health Justice Framework ." Journal Of Correctional Health Care. 29 (1), pp. 1-112. https://doi.org/10.1089/jchc.21.09.0084
Make Visible: It's O.K To Be Me [Original Artwork in Group Exhibition]
Mullens, Amy, Bromdal, Annette, Batorowicz, Beata, Taylor, Brodie, Novak, Shannon, Mills-Kelly, Chris, Walker, Gwen, Pottinger, Sandy, Lostroch, Sue and Breeden, Georgia. 2022. Make Visible: It's O.K To Be Me [Original Artwork in Group Exhibition]. Toowoomba 21 Mar - 29 Apr 2022
Strategies for Recruiting Migrants to Participate in a Sexual Health Survey: Methods, Results, and Lessons
Vujcich, Daniel, Brown, Graham, Durham, Jo, Gu, Zhihong, Hartley, Lisa, Lobo, Roanna, Mao, Limin, Moro, Pierogiorgio, Pillay, Vivienne, Mullens, Amy B., Oudih, Enaam, Roberts, Meagan, Wilshin, Caitlin and Reid, Alison. 2022. "Strategies for Recruiting Migrants to Participate in a Sexual Health Survey: Methods, Results, and Lessons." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19 (19), pp. 1-25. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912213
A Trans Agent of Social Change in Incarceration: A Psychobiographical Study of Natasha Keating
du Plessis, Carol, Halliwell, Sherree, Mullens, Amy, Sanders, Tait, Gildersleeve, Jessica, Phillips, Tania and Bromdal, Annette. 2023. "A Trans Agent of Social Change in Incarceration: A Psychobiographical Study of Natasha Keating." Journal of Personality. 91 (1), pp. 50-67. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12745
Make Visible: It's Ok To Be Me (Curatorial/Creative Portfolio)
Novak, Shannon, Mullens, Amy, Batorowicz, Beata, Bromdal, Annette, Taylor, Brodie, Mills-Kelly, Chris and Walker, Gwen. 2022. Make Visible: It's Ok To Be Me (Curatorial/Creative Portfolio). Toowoomba 21 Mar - 29 Apr 2022
Fostering Gender-IQ: Barriers and Enablers to Gender-affirming Behavior Amongst an Australian General Practitioner Cohort
Franks, Nia, Mullens, Amy, Aitken, Stuart and Bromdal, Annette. 2023. "Fostering Gender-IQ: Barriers and Enablers to Gender-affirming Behavior Amongst an Australian General Practitioner Cohort." Journal of Homosexuality. 70 (13), pp. 3247-3270. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2022.2092804
Navigating intimate trans citizenship while incarcerated in Australia and the United States
Bromdal, Annette, Halliwell, Sherree, Sanders, Tait, Clark, Kirsty A., Gildersleeve, Jessica, Mullens, Amy B., Phillips, Tania M., Debattista, Joseph, du Plessis, Carol, Daken, Kirstie and Hughto, Jaclyn. 2023. "Navigating intimate trans citizenship while incarcerated in Australia and the United States." Feminism and Psychology. 33 (1), pp. 42-64. https://doi.org/10.1177/09593535221102224
Trans architecture and the prison as archive: 'don’t be a queen and you won’t be arrested'
Sanders, Tait, Gildersleeve, Jessica, Halliwell, Sherree, du Plessis, Carol, Clark, Kirsty A., Hughto, Jaclyn M. W., Mullens, Amy B., Phillips, Tania M., Daken, Kirstie and Bromdal, Annette. 2023. "Trans architecture and the prison as archive: 'don’t be a queen and you won’t be arrested'." Punishment and Society: the international journal of penology. https://doi.org/10.1177/14624745221087058
Victimization Within and Beyond the Prison Walls: A Latent Profile Analysis of Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults
Hughto, Jaclyn M. W., Clark, Kirsty A., Daken, Kirstie, Bromdal, Annette, Mullens, Amy B., Sanders, Tait, Phillips, Tania, Mimiaga, Matthew J., Cahill, Sean, du Plessis, Carol, Gildersleeve, Jessica, Halliwell, Sherree D. and Reisner, Sari L.. 2022. "Victimization Within and Beyond the Prison Walls: A Latent Profile Analysis of Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults." Journal of Interpersonal Violence: concerned with the study and treatment of victims and perpetrators of physical and sexual violence. 37 (23-24), pp. 23075-23106. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605211073102
Mental health and quality of life outcomes of gender-affirming surgery: A systematic literature review
Swan, Jaime, Phillips, Tania M., Sanders, Tait, Mullens, Amy B., Debattista, Joseph and Bromdal, Annette. 2023. "Mental health and quality of life outcomes of gender-affirming surgery: A systematic literature review." Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health. 27 (1), pp. 2-45. https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.2016537
Continuing to drive while sleepy: The influence of sleepiness countermeasures, motivation for driving sleepy, and risk perception
Watling, Christopher N., Armstrong, Kerry A., Obst, Patricia L. and Smith, Simon S.. 2014. "Continuing to drive while sleepy: The influence of sleepiness countermeasures, motivation for driving sleepy, and risk perception." Accident Analysis and Prevention. 73, pp. 262-268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2014.09.021
Does distance to hospital affect emergency department presentations and hospital length of stay among COPD patients?
Rana, Rezwanul, Gow, Jeff, Moloney, Clint, King, Alex, Keijzers, Gerben, Beccaria, Gavin and Mullens, Amy. 2022. "Does distance to hospital affect emergency department presentations and hospital length of stay among COPD patients?" Internal Medicine Journal. 52 (3), pp. 403-410. https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.15014
Applications and Careers in Psychology within Public Health and Community Settings to Build Wellbeing and Promote Social Justice
Mullens, Amy B, Krishnamoorthy, Govind, She, Eidin Ni and Burton, Lorelle. 2022. "Applications and Careers in Psychology within Public Health and Community Settings to Build Wellbeing and Promote Social Justice." Machin, Tony, Machin, Tanya, Jeffries, Carla, Hoare, Nancey and Abel, Susan (ed.) The Australian Handbook for Careers in Psychological Science. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland. pp. 297-325
A Critical Discourse Analysis of an Australian Incarcerated Trans Woman’s Letters of Complaint and Self-Advocacy
Halliwell, Sherree D., du Plessis, Carol, Hickey, Andrew, Gildersleeve, Jessica, Mullens, Amy B., Sanders, Tait, Clark, Kirsty A., Hughto, Jaclyn M. W., Debattista, Joseph, Phillips, Tania M., Daken, Kirstie and Bromdal, Annette. 2022. "A Critical Discourse Analysis of an Australian Incarcerated Trans Woman’s Letters of Complaint and Self-Advocacy." Ethos. 50 (2), pp. 208-232. https://doi.org/10.1111/etho.12343
Coping with COVID: Pandemic Narratives for Australian Children
Gildersleeve, Jessica, Cantrell, Kate, Bryce, India, Daken, Kirstie, Durham, Jo, Mullens, Amy, Batorowicz, Beata, Johnson, Rhiannan, Gildersleeve J., Cantrell K., Bryce I., Daken K., Durham J., Mullens A., Batorowicz B. and Johnson R.. 2022. "Coping with COVID: Pandemic Narratives for Australian Children." Heliyon. 8 (5). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09454
Crash risk perception of sleepy driving and its comparisons with drink driving and speeding: Which behavior is perceived as the riskiest?
Watling, Christopher N., Armstrong, Kerry A., Smith, Simon S. and Obst, Patricia L.. 2016. "Crash risk perception of sleepy driving and its comparisons with drink driving and speeding: Which behavior is perceived as the riskiest?" Traffic Injury Prevention. 47 (4), pp. 400-405. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2015.1096350
Associated factors, assessment, management, and outcomes of patients who present to the emergency department for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A scoping review
Phillips, Tania M., Moloney, Clint, Sneath, Emily, Beccaria, Gavin, Issac, Hancy, Mullens, Amy B., Gow, Jeff, Rana, Rezwanul and King, Alex. 2022. "Associated factors, assessment, management, and outcomes of patients who present to the emergency department for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A scoping review." Respiratory Medicine. 193, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2022.106747
Are sexual health survey items understood as intended by African and Asian migrants to Australia? Methods, results and recommendations for qualitative pretesting
Vujcich, Daniel, Roberts, Meagan, Brown, Graham, Durham, Jo, Gu, Zhihong, Hartley, Lisa, Lobo, Roanna, Mao, Limin, Moro, Piergiorgio, Mullens, Amy B., Offord, Baden, Oudih, Enaam and Reid, Alison. 2021. "Are sexual health survey items understood as intended by African and Asian migrants to Australia? Methods, results and recommendations for qualitative pretesting." BMJ Open. 11 (12), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049010
Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Chinese international students studying abroad (in Australia, the UK and the US): a scoping review
Mundie, Arabella, Lazarou, Mattea, Mullens, Amy B., Gu, Zhihong and Dean, Judith A.. 2021. "Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Chinese international students studying abroad (in Australia, the UK and the US): a scoping review." Sexual Health. 18 (4), pp. 294-302. https://doi.org/10.1071/SH21044
STI and HIV knowledge and testing: a comparison of domestic Australian-born, domestic overseas-born and international university students in Australia
Engstrom, Teyl, Waller, Michael, Mullens, Amy B., Durham, Jo, Debattista, Joseph, Wenham, Kathryn, Bell, Sara F., Ariana, Armin, Gu, Zhihong, Daken, Kirstie, Dingle, Kaeleen, Gilks, Charles F., Williams, Owain D. and Dean, Judith A.. 2021. "STI and HIV knowledge and testing: a comparison of domestic Australian-born, domestic overseas-born and international university students in Australia." Sexual Health. 18 (4), pp. 346-348. https://doi.org/10.1071/SH21055
Recalibrating the epigenetic clock after exposure to trauma: The role of risk and protective psychosocial factors
Mehta, Divya, Bruenig, Dagmar, Pierce, John, Sathyanarayanan, Anita, Stringfellow, Rachel, Miller, Olivia, Mullens, Amy B. and Shakespeare-Finch, Jane. 2022. "Recalibrating the epigenetic clock after exposure to trauma: The role of risk and protective psychosocial factors." Journal of Psychiatric Research. 149, pp. 374-381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.11.026
Safe Connection Toowoomba: Connecting and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Communities
Bromdal, Annette, Phillips, Tania, Sanders, Tait, Excell, Tarra, Mullens, Amy B and Lifeline Darling Downs and South West QLD Ltd. 2022. Safe Connection Toowoomba: Connecting and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Communities. Australia. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.23857.25446
Dietary habits, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour of children of employed mothers: a systematic review
Afrin, Sabiha, Mullens, Amy B., Chakrabarty, Sayan, Bhowmik, Lupa and Biddle, Stuart J.. 2021. "Dietary habits, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour of children of employed mothers: a systematic review." Preventive Medicine Reports. 24, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101607
How much can our universities do in the development of cultural intelligence? A cross-sectional study among health care students
Wang, Chen, Shakespeare-Finch, Jane, Dunne, Michael P., Hou, Xiang-Yu and Khawaja, Nigar G.. 2021. "How much can our universities do in the development of cultural intelligence? A cross-sectional study among health care students." Nurse Education Today. 103, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104956
Tools to measure HIV knowledge, attitudes & practices (KAPs) in healthcare providers: a systematic review
Kaladharan, Siddharth, Daken, Kirstie, Mullens, Amy B. and Durham, Jo. 2021. "Tools to measure HIV knowledge, attitudes & practices (KAPs) in healthcare providers: a systematic review." AIDS Care: psychological and socio-medical aspects of AIDS-HIV. 33 (11), pp. 1500-1506. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2020.1822502
Estimating the frequency and cost of emergency department presentations and hospitalisation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a retrospective analysis from regional Queensland
Rana, Rezwanul, Gow, Jeff, Moloney, Clint, King, Alex, Keijzers, Gerben, Beccaria, Gavin and Mullens, Amy. 2021. "Estimating the frequency and cost of emergency department presentations and hospitalisation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a retrospective analysis from regional Queensland." Emergency Medicine Australasia. 33 (3), pp. 491-498. https://doi.org/10.1111/1742-6723.13665
Improvement in the Cognitive Aspects of Cultural Competence after Short-Term Overseas Study Programs
Wang, Chen, Hou, Xiang-Yu, Khawaja, Nigar G., Dunne, Michael P. and Shakespeare-Finch, Jane. 2021. "Improvement in the Cognitive Aspects of Cultural Competence after Short-Term Overseas Study Programs." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18 (13). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18137102
'We don’t recognize transsexuals … and we’re not going to treat you': cruel and unusual and the lived experiences of transgender women in US prisons
Phillips, Tania, Bromdal, Annette, Mullens, Amy, Gildersleeve, Jessica and Gow, Jeff. 2020. "'We don’t recognize transsexuals … and we’re not going to treat you': cruel and unusual and the lived experiences of transgender women in US prisons." Harmes, Marcus, Harmes, Meredith and Harmes, Barbara (ed.) The Palgrave handbook of incarceration in popular culture. Switzerland. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 331-360
Domains of reinforcement associated with greater alcohol use among gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) within ‘Chemsex’ contexts in Queensland
Fein, Erich, Mullens, Amy, Ray, Madeleine, Daken, Kirstie, Garvey, Shane, Muscolino, Robert and Young, Ross. 2019. "Domains of reinforcement associated with greater alcohol use among gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) within ‘Chemsex’ contexts in Queensland." 2019 Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference (APSAD 2019). Hobart, Australia 10 - 13 Nov 2019 Sydney, Australia.
Substance use at sex on premises venues among GBMSM (gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men)
Daken, Kirstie, Mullens, Amy B., Lemoire, Jime, Brownlow, Charlotte, Howard, Chris and Coffey, Luke. 2019. "Substance use at sex on premises venues among GBMSM (gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men)." 2019 Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference (APSAD 2019). Hobart, Australia 10 - 13 Nov 2019 Sydney, Australia.
Reducing Avoidable Copd Emergency Room Presentations: An Integrated Cross-Health Service Utilisation Scoping Initiative In South Queensland
Moloney, C., Beccaria, G., Sneath, E., Mullens, A., Issac, H., King, A., Gow, J. and Phillips, T.. 2020. "Reducing Avoidable Copd Emergency Room Presentations: An Integrated Cross-Health Service Utilisation Scoping Initiative In South Queensland." The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health & Respiratory Science (TSANZSRS 2020). Melbourne, Australia 27 - 31 Mar 2020 Australia. https://doi.org/10.1111/resp.13778
Strengths of the Health Action Process Approach: a Structured Review
Fein, Erich C., Cassimatis, Mandy, Jakovickis, Dharmashakti and Mullens, Amy B.. 2019. "Strengths of the Health Action Process Approach: a Structured Review." 2019 Australian Psychological Society College of Health Psychologists Conference. Adelaide, Australia 25 - 27 Apr 2019 Melbourne, Australia.
Sailing for Resilience: a Pilot Evaluation of Nature Therapy Program for Stress and Anxiety
Fein, Erich C., Tyquin, Dana, Mullens, Amy, Goldwater, Aaron and Gilmour, John. 2019. "Sailing for Resilience: a Pilot Evaluation of Nature Therapy Program for Stress and Anxiety." 2019 Australian Psychological Society College of Health Psychologists Conference. Adelaide, Australia 25 - 27 Apr 2019 Melbourne, Australia.
Through Benevolent Eyes: the Differential Efficacy of Perspective Taking and Cognitive Reappraisalon the Regulation of Shame
Krishnamoorthy, Govind, Davis, Penelope, O'Donovan, Analise, McDermott, Brett and Mullens, Amy. 2021. "Through Benevolent Eyes: the Differential Efficacy of Perspective Taking and Cognitive Reappraisalon the Regulation of Shame." International Journal of Cognitive Therapy. 14 (2), pp. 263-288. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41811-020-00085-4
Effectiveness of Interventions for Hepatitis B and C: A Systematic Review of Vaccination, Screening, Health Promotion and Linkage to Care Within Higher Income Countries
Ortiz, Elizabeth, Scanlon, Brighid, Mullens, Amy and Durham, Jo. 2019. "Effectiveness of Interventions for Hepatitis B and C: A Systematic Review of Vaccination, Screening, Health Promotion and Linkage to Care Within Higher Income Countries." Journal of Community Health. 45, pp. 201 -218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-019-00699-6
Stimulant expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men: a measure of substance‐related beliefs
Mullens, Amy B., Fein, Erich C., Young, Ross, Dunne, Michael P., Norton, Graham and Daken, Kirstie. 2020. "Stimulant expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men: a measure of substance‐related beliefs." Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 31 (2), pp. 309-319. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.271
Mentoring matters: findings from the APS College of Health Psychologists Survey
Mullens, Amy, Stapleton, Peta, Clarke, Allison and Strodl, Esben. 2019. "Mentoring matters: findings from the APS College of Health Psychologists Survey." In-Psych.
The OnTrack Diabetes Group Therapy Project: Feasibility Trial of a Web-based CBT Program with Conjunctive Group Therapy
Cassimatis, Mandy, Kavanagh, David, Kazantzis, Nikolaos and Mullens, Amy B.. 2019. "The OnTrack Diabetes Group Therapy Project: Feasibility Trial of a Web-based CBT Program with Conjunctive Group Therapy." International Society for Research on Internet Interventions - ISRII: The Next Generation (2019). Auckland, New Zealand 13 - 15 Feb 2019
HIV Point of Care Testing (PoCT) at late-night sex on premises venues (SOPV) for gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM): a mixed methods analysis
Mullens, Amy B., Daken, Kirstie, Lemoire, Jime, Brownlow, Charlotte, Driver, Glen and Gow, Jeff. 2020. "HIV Point of Care Testing (PoCT) at late-night sex on premises venues (SOPV) for gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM): a mixed methods analysis." AIDS and Behavior. 24 (2), pp. 450-466. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-019-02500-0
Whole-incarceration-setting approaches to supporting and upholding the rights and health of incarcerated transgender people
Bromdal, Annette, Clark, Kirsty A., Hughto, Jaclyn M. W., Debattista, Joseph, Phillips, Tania M., Mullens, Amy B., Gow, Jeff and Daken, Kirstie. 2019. "Whole-incarceration-setting approaches to supporting and upholding the rights and health of incarcerated transgender people." International Journal of Transgenderism. 20 (4), pp. 341-350. https://doi.org/10.1080/15532739.2019.1651684
Point-of-care testing (POCT) for HIV/STI targeting MSM in regional Australia at community ‘beat’ locations
Mullens, Amy, Duyker, Josh, Brownlow, Charlotte, Lemoire, Jime, Daken, Kirstie and Gow, Jeff. 2019. "Point-of-care testing (POCT) for HIV/STI targeting MSM in regional Australia at community ‘beat’ locations." BMC Health Services Research. 19 (93), pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-3899-2
Recommendations and practices for holistic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment and optimal referral patterns in emergency department presentations: a scoping review protocol
Moloney, Clint, Beccaria, Gavin, Mullens, Amy, Issac, Hancy and Phillips, Tania. 2019. "Recommendations and practices for holistic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment and optimal referral patterns in emergency department presentations: a scoping review protocol ." BMJ Open. 9 (8), pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030358
Substance-related expectancies mediate relationships between substance use (stimulants, alcohol) and condomless anal sex among men
Mullens, Amy, Fein, Erich, Ray, Madeleine and Young, Ross. 2018. "Substance-related expectancies mediate relationships between substance use (stimulants, alcohol) and condomless anal sex among men." International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 25 (1 (Supplement)), p. S172.
Experiences of transgender prisoners and their knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sexual behaviours and HIV/STIs: a systematic review
Mullens, Amy, Bromdal, Annette, Phillips, Tania and Gow, Jeff. 2018. "Experiences of transgender prisoners and their knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sexual behaviours and HIV/STIs: a systematic review." International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 25, p. S42.
The experience of psychological distress, symptoms of trauma, coping and post-traumatic growth in parents of children with congenital heart disease: a systematic review of the literature
Mullens, Amy and Brown, Jodie. 2018. "The experience of psychological distress, symptoms of trauma, coping and post-traumatic growth in parents of children with congenital heart disease: a systematic review of the literature." International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 25 (1 (Supplement)), p. S14.
Experiences of transgender prisoners and their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sexual behaviors and HIV/STIs: a systematic review
Bromdal, Annette, Mullens, Amy B., Phillips, Tania M. and Gow, Jeff. 2019. "Experiences of transgender prisoners and their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sexual behaviors and HIV/STIs: a systematic review." International Journal of Transgenderism. 20 (1), pp. 4-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/15532739.2018.1538838
Characteristics Of Early Adopters Of Hiv Point Of Care Testing (Poct) At Late-Night Sex On Premises Venue (Sopv) Theme Parties
Mullens, Amy, Daken, Kirstie, Lemoire, Jime, Brownlow, Charlotte and Gow, Jeff. 2018. "Characteristics Of Early Adopters Of Hiv Point Of Care Testing (Poct) At Late-Night Sex On Premises Venue (Sopv) Theme Parties." 15th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine. Santiago, Chile 14 - 17 Nov 2018 United States. Springer.
Integrating theories of alcohol consumption: how do drinking motives influence self-efficacy?
Girdlestone, D., Fein, E. and Mullens, A.. 2017. "Integrating theories of alcohol consumption: how do drinking motives influence self-efficacy?" 38th National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT 2017):Innovations in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies across the Lifespan. Sydney, Australia 26 - 28 Oct 2017 Australia.
Exploring HIV risks, testing and prevention among sub-Saharan African community members in Australia
Mullens, Amy B., Kelly, Jennifer, Debattista, Joseph, Phillips, Tania M., Gu, Zhihong and Siggins, Fungisai. 2018. "Exploring HIV risks, testing and prevention among sub-Saharan African community members in Australia." International Journal for Equity in Health. 17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-018-0772-6
HIV risks and prevention: themes from a community forum among African community members in Queensland
Mullens, Amy, Debattista, Joseph, Gu, Zhihong, Siggins, Fungisai, Phillips, Tania and Kelly, Jennifer. 2017. "HIV risks and prevention: themes from a community forum among African community members in Queensland." ASBHM - CHP Conference 2017. Gold Coast, Australia 13 - 15 Jul 2017 Gold Coast, Australia.
Novel HIV testing during health promotion outreach: a qualitative analysis of field notes by peer-testers
Mullens, Amy, Duyker, Josh, Lemoire, Jime and Brownlow, Charlotte. 2017. "Novel HIV testing during health promotion outreach: a qualitative analysis of field notes by peer-testers." ASBHM - CHP Conference 2017. Gold Coast, Australia 13 - 15 Jul 2017 Gold Coast, Australia.
Health behaviours and health literacy: Hepatitis B regarding Sub-Saharan African migrants living in Queensland
Majerovic, A., Mullens, A., Debattista, J., Fein, E., Gu, Z. and Siggins, F.. 2017. "Health behaviours and health literacy: Hepatitis B regarding Sub-Saharan African migrants living in Queensland." ASBHM - CHP Conference 2017. Gold Coast, Australia 13 - 15 Jul 2017 Gold Coast, Australia.
Mentoring: results from the Australian Psychological Society College of Health Psychologists professional mentoring survey
Stapleton, P., Clarke, A., Strodl, E. and Mullens, A.. 2017. "Mentoring: results from the Australian Psychological Society College of Health Psychologists professional mentoring survey." ASBHM - CHP Conference 2017. Gold Coast, Australia 13 - 15 Jul 2017 Gold Coast, Australia.
Integrating theories of alcohol consumption: how do drinking motives influence HAPA self-efficacy?
Girdlestone, Denise, Fein, Erich and Mullens, Amy. 2017. "Integrating theories of alcohol consumption: how do drinking motives influence HAPA self-efficacy?" ASBHM - CHP Conference 2017. Gold Coast, Australia 13 - 15 Jul 2017 Gold Coast, Australia.
Lived experiences among transgender and gender diverse offenders and their knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sexual behaviours and HIV/STIs, and knowledge and attitudes among prison officers towards transgender and gender diverse prisoners, sexuality and HIV/STIs: protocol for a systematic review
Bromdal, Annette, Mullens, Amy, Phillips, Tania and Gow, Jeff. 2017. "Lived experiences among transgender and gender diverse offenders and their knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sexual behaviours and HIV/STIs, and knowledge and attitudes among prison officers towards transgender and gender diverse prisoners, sexuality and HIV/STIs: protocol for a systematic review." PROSPERO: International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. 18 Sept 2017.
Metacognitions mediate HIV stigma and depression/anxiety in men who have sex with men living with HIV
Strodl, Esben, Stewart, Lauren, Mullens, Amy B. and Deb, Sibnath. 2015. "Metacognitions mediate HIV stigma and depression/anxiety in men who have sex with men living with HIV." Health Psychology Open. 2 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102915581562
Guidelines for Peer Supervision
Mullens, Amy. 2016. "Guidelines for Peer Supervision." Drug Arm Clinical Worker State-wide professional development forum (2016). Annerley, Australia
Substance use among LGQBTIQ
Mullens, Amy. 2016. "Substance use among LGQBTIQ." College of Community Services (Drug Arm, Healthy Options) LGBT Symposium (2016). Brisbane, Australia 11 Feb 2016
Queensland Chemsex Study
Ray, Madeleine, Garvey, Shane, Mullens, Amy and Fein, Erich. 2017. "Queensland Chemsex Study." The 2017 Australian Winter School Conference. Brisbane, Australia 27 - 28 Jul 2017
PoCT (point of care) HIV/STI testing at after-hours SOPV (sex on premises venues) theme parties
Mullens, Amy, Driver, Glen, Lemoire, Jime and Daken, Kirstie. 2017. "PoCT (point of care) HIV/STI testing at after-hours SOPV (sex on premises venues) theme parties." 9th IAS conference on HIV science (IAS 2017). Paris, France 23 - 26 Jul 2017
Comparison of government and non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment service delivery for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community
Mullens, Amy B., Fischer, Jane, Stewart, Mary, Kenny, Kathryn, Garvey, Shane and Debattista, Joseph. 2017. "Comparison of government and non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment service delivery for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community." Substance Use and Misuse. 52 (8), pp. 1027-1038. https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2016.1271430
Predicating HIV risk behaviour secondary to substance use
Mullens, Amy, Young, Ross McD, Dunne, Michael P., Debattista, Joe and Norton, Graham. 2011. "Predicating HIV risk behaviour secondary to substance use." Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference 2011. Hobart, Tasmania 13 - 16 Nov 2011 United Kingdom. John Wiley & Sons.
Metacognitions mediate HIV stigma & depression/anxiety in men who have sex with men living with HIV
Mullens, Amy B., Strodl, Esben, Stewart, Lauren and Deb, Sibnath. 2016. "Metacognitions mediate HIV stigma & depression/anxiety in men who have sex with men living with HIV." 14th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine: Behavioral Medicine: Making an Impact in the Modern World (ICBM 2016). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2016
Innovative methods to increase HIV testing among MSM in regional Queensland
Mullens, Amy, Duyker, Josh and Lemoire, Jime. 2016. "Innovative methods to increase HIV testing among MSM in regional Queensland." 14th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine: Behavioral Medicine: Making an Impact in the Modern World (ICBM 2016). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2016
Depression mediates HIV stigma and medication adherence in men who have sex with men (living with HIV)
Mullens, Amy B., Strodl, Esben, Fein, Erich, Stewart, Lauren and Daken, Kirstie. 2016. "Depression mediates HIV stigma and medication adherence in men who have sex with men (living with HIV)." 14th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine: Behavioral Medicine: Making an Impact in the Modern World (ICBM 2016). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2016
Utilisation of novel methodologies to engage 'hard to reach' clients in health promotion and screening, in rural and regional areas
Mullens, Amy B., Duyker, Josh and Lemoire, Jime. 2016. "Utilisation of novel methodologies to engage 'hard to reach' clients in health promotion and screening, in rural and regional areas." 8th Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium. Kingscliffe, Australia 02 - 04 Nov 2016 Nerang, Qld, Australia.
Supervision: considerations and self-reflective practice
Mullens, Amy. 2015. "Supervision: considerations and self-reflective practice." 2015 Queensland Clinical Training Network Research Symposium. Brisbane, Australia 12 - 13 Nov 2015 Australia.
A&D staff attitudes regarding LGBT clients
Mullens, Amy. 2016. "A&D staff attitudes regarding LGBT clients." 3rd International Conference on Social Identity and Health. Brisbane, Australia 16 - 18 Jun 2016 St Lucia, Australia.
Substance-related expectancies among men who have sex with men: development of psychometric tools to predict unprotected sexual activity
Boedicker Mullens, Amy. 2011. Substance-related expectancies among men who have sex with men: development of psychometric tools to predict unprotected sexual activity. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. Queensland University of Technology.
Confidant and breast cancer patient reports of quality of life
Sandgren, Ann K., Mullens, Amy B., Erickson, Shannon C., Romanek, Kathleen M. and McCaul, Kevin D.. 2004. "Confidant and breast cancer patient reports of quality of life." Quality of Life Research. 13 (1), pp. 155-160. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:QURE.0000015287.90952.95
The amyl nitrite expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (AEQ-MSM): a measure of substance related beliefs
Mullens, Amy B., Young, Ross, Dunne, Michael P. and Norton, Graham. 2011. "The amyl nitrite expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (AEQ-MSM): a measure of substance related beliefs." Substance Use and Misuse. 46 (13), pp. 1642-1650. https://doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2011.599096
The drinking expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (DEQ-MSM): a measure of substance-related beliefs
Mullens, Amy B., Young, Ross McD., Dunne, Michael P. and Norton, Graham. 2011. "The drinking expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (DEQ-MSM): a measure of substance-related beliefs." Drug and Alcohol Review. 30 (4), pp. 372-380. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1465-3362.2010.00225.x
The cannabis expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (CEQ-MSM): a measure of substance-related beliefs
Mullens, A. B., Young, R. McD., Dunne, M. and Norton, G.. 2010. "The cannabis expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (CEQ-MSM): a measure of substance-related beliefs." Addictive Behaviors. 35, pp. 616-619. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.01.006
The consequences of substance use among gay and bisexual men: a consensual qualitative research analysis
Mullens, Amy B., Young, Ross McD., Hamernik, Elisabeth and Dunne, Michael. 2009. "The consequences of substance use among gay and bisexual men: a consensual qualitative research analysis." Sexual Health. 6 (2), pp. 139-152. https://doi.org/10.1071/SH08061
Sex on premises venue (SOPV) health promotion project in response to sustained increases in new HIV notifications
Mullens, Amy B., Staunton, Shaun, Debattista, Joseph, Hamernik, Elisabeth and Gill, Darren. 2009. "Sex on premises venue (SOPV) health promotion project in response to sustained increases in new HIV notifications." Sexual Health. 6 (1), pp. 41-44. https://doi.org/10.1071/SH07087
The motivational effects of thinking and worrying about the effects of smoking cigarettes
McCaul, Kevin D., Mullens, Amy, Romanek, Kathleen M., Erickson, Shannon C. and Gatheridge, Brian J.. 2007. "The motivational effects of thinking and worrying about the effects of smoking cigarettes." Cognition and Emotion. 21 (8), pp. 1780-1798. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930701442840
Coping after cancer: risk perceptions, worry and health behaviors among colorectal cancer survivors
Mullens, Amy B., McCaul, Kevin D., Erickson, Shannon C. and Sandgren, Ann K.. 2004. "Coping after cancer: risk perceptions, worry and health behaviors among colorectal cancer survivors." Psycho-Oncology: journal of the psychological, social and behavioral dimensions of cancer. 13 (6), pp. 367-376. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.751