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Biography

Sthembiso is a PhD student at the University of Bristol. In 2019, he obtained his Master's degree in Population Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His research interests revolves around various critical areas related to social justice and health, including LGBTIQ+ inclusion/exclusion, youth health, and quality of life and well-being.

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Employment (6)

The University of Bristol: Bristol, GB

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University of Bristol - PURE

Gauteng City-Region Observatory: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

2021-10-01 to 2024-08-31 | Junior Researcher
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Gauteng City-Region Observatory : Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

2019-10-01 to 2021-09-30 | Research Intern
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University of KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

2019-01 to 2019-09 | Assistant Administrative Officer (Research Office)
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SARChI in Economic Development : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , ZA

2018-01 to 2018-12 | Research Assistant (University of KwaZulu-Natal )
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University of KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

2017-02 to 2018-11 | Academic Tutor and Demonstrator (School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences)
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Education and qualifications (4)

The University of Bristol: Bristol, GB

2024-09-09 to present | Doctor of Philosophy (School of Geographical Sciences)
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The University of Bristol: Bristol, GB

2024-09-09 to 2029-03-08 | Member (Bristol Doctoral College)
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University of KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

2017-02 to 2019-05 | Master of Population Studies (School of Built Environment and Development Studies )
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University of KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

2014-02 to 2016-11 | Bachelor of Social Science in Geography and Environmental Management (School of Social Sciences)
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Works (18)

Disparities in quality of life by race, gender, and sexual orientation: An intersectional analysis of population-representative data in Gauteng, South Africa

Social Science & Medicine
2025-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Nicholas Metheny; Gabriel John Dusing; Pedzisai Ndagurwa; Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize
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QoL 7 (2023/24) - Data Report

2024-10-22 | Report
Contributors: Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Pedzisai Ndagurwa; Shamsunisaa Miles-Timotheus
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Community and social attitudes: Findings from the GCRO’s Quality of Life survey 7 (2023/24)

2024-10-17 | Report
Part of ISSN: 2791-237X
Contributors: Wendy Tsoriyo; Ngaka Mosiane; Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Samkelisiwe Khanyile
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Experiences of violence, crime and safety: Findings from the GCRO’s Quality of Life survey 7 (2023/24)

2024-10-17 | Report
Part of ISSN: 2791-237X
Contributors: Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Frederik Booysen
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Heathcare access, satisfaction and depression risk: Findings from the GCRO's Quality of Life survey 7 (2023/24)

2024-10-17 | Report
Part of ISSN: 2791-237X
Contributors: Shamsunisaa Miles-Timotheus; Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize
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Beyond the curriculum: A gay medical student’s perceptions of health sciences education and healthcare access in KwaZulu-Natal

Health SA Gesondheid
2024-07-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Sthembiso P. Mkhize; Sanele Buthelezi; Attah M. Mkhize; Lwandile Tokwe
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Violence Victimization and Depressive Symptoms Among a Sub-Sample of Sexual and Gender Minority Adults in a Population-Based South African Study

Journal of Interpersonal Violence
2024-04-23 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0886-2605
Part of ISSN: 1552-6518
Contributors: Nicholas Metheny; Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Dalton Scott; Abigail M Hatcher
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Heteronormativity in Health Settings: Realities of LGBT Youth’s Access to Healthcare in South Africa

Young People, Violence and Strategic Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa
2023 | Book chapter | Author
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Contributors: Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Pranitha Maharaj
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Intersections of intimate partner violence and food insecurity in Gauteng

2023-04-26 | Report
Contributors: Cher Petersen; Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize
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Unpacking pervasive heteronormativity in sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities to embrace multiplicity of sexualities

Progress in Human Geography
2023-03-30 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Anele Mthembu
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Depressive symptoms and violence exposure in a population-based sample of adult women in South Africa

PLOS Global Public Health
2022-11-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Abigail M. Hatcher; Ahmed Waqas; Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Alexandra Parker; Julia de Kadt
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Risk of depression and socio-economic status

2022-10-31 | Report
Contributors: Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Christian Hamann
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Quality of Life Survey 6 (2020/21): Overview Report

2021 | Report
Contributors: Julia de Kadt; Christian Hamann; Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Alexandra Parker
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Protection of LGBTQ+ rights across Africa

2021-10 | Report
Contributors: Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize
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What are participants telling us as we collect data for the next Quality of Life survey?

2021-02-26 | Report
Contributors: Julia de Kadt; Christian Hamann; Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize
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Meeting the Sexual Health Needs of LGBT Youth: Perceptions and Experiences of University Students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Journal of Social Service Research
2021-01-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Pranitha Maharaj
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COVID-19 in children and adolescents in Gauteng

2020-12 | Report
Contributors: Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize
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Structural violence on the margins of society: LGBT student access to health services

Agenda
2020-04-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize; Pranitha Maharaj
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