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Biography
Dr Siti Maisarah Mattap is a lecturer and early-career researcher at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia. She is the Rural Program Coordinator for Year 1 and Year 2 Medicine, based at the Monash Segamat Medical Precinct, Johor.
She has a particular interest in dementia care, especially in supporting informal caregivers. Her broader work also spans women's health, ageing, and rural health. She is passionate about bridging research and practice through co-design with communities, policymakers, and healthcare professionals.
Dr Mattap completed her PhD in Medical studies and Bachelor of Biotechnology and Medical Research (Hons) at the University of Tasmania, Australia.
Education/Academic qualification
Medical Study, PhD, Utilising advanced imaging to understand joint pain and function limitations in older adults., Menzies Institute for Medical Research
Award Date: 29 Oct 2021
Biotechnology and Medical Research (Hons), Bachelor, University of Tasmania
Award Date: 17 Dec 2015
Research area keywords
- Dementia
- Public Health
- Women's Health
- Ageing and Health
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Creating a dementia-friendly eyecare workforce in Southeast Asia
Coleman, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sari, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Warren, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Maisarah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johar, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Khoon, A. T. K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Creating a dementia-friendly eyecare workforce in Southeast Asia
Coleman, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sari, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Warren, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Maisarah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johar, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Khoon, A. T. K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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HalloStroke: Scaling up a community support ecosystem for stroke care
Warren, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sutanto, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Teh, P.-L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Maisarah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Davies, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mohan, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cho, H. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ko, P.-C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rusho, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mawuntu, A. H. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Handayani, P. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vu, H. T. T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jusuf, M. I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sari, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nguyen, T. X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tran, T. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nguyen, T. T. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Alifia, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
31/12/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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WHinc: from Community Observatory to Women’s Health INCubator
Watterson, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Su, T. T. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Olivier, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jones, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Maisarah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Angela, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jayanthi, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lay Ki, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Selva Raja, D. B. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tan, S. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lim, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kulkarni, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Alshehri, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Boyle, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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SEA-Dem : Expanding the South East Asia Dementia (SEA Dem) Research Network to identify and address regional dementia research priorities
Mohan, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Robinson, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Warren, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moloney, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Maisarah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/23 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Caregiver burden among dementia caregivers in low-and middle-income countries in Asia: a systematic review
Tran, T. A., Mattap, S. M., Warren, N., Teng, J. H. J., Duong, M. D., Hoang, V. M., Yasin, S. & Mohan, D., 2025, In: Aging and Mental Health. 29, 4, p. 578-590 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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The experience and needs of informal caregivers of people with dementia in rural Vietnam: a qualitative study
Tran, T.-A., Mattap, S. M., Warren, N., Chandrarao, J., Duong, D. M., Hoang, M. V., Yasin, S. & Mohan, D., 20 Aug 2025, In: Annals of Medicine. 57, 1, 13 p., 2543057.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The Dementia Action Plan 2023-2030
Dementia Action Plan Development Group, 1 Oct 2024, Putrajaya Malaysia: Ministry of Health Malaysia. 52 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Other
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The economic burden of dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review
Mattap, S. M., Mohan, D., McGrattan, A. M., Allotey, P., Stephan, B. C., Reidpath, D. D., Siervo, M., Robinson, L. & Chaiyakunapruk, N., Apr 2022, In: BMJ Global Health. 7, 4, 14 p., e007409.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Hand Examination, Ultrasound, and the Association With Hand Pain and Function in Community-Based Older Adults
Mattap, S. M., Laslett, L. L., Squibb, K., Wills, K., Otahal, P., Pan, F., Aitken, D., Keen, H., Cicuttini, F., Winzenberg, T. & Jones, G., Mar 2021, In: Arthritis Care & Research. 73, 3, p. 347-354 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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School Seed Grant 2023 - JCSMHS, MUM
Maisarah, S. (Recipient), Mohan, D. (Recipient), Warren, N. (Recipient), Robinson, L. A. (Recipient), Watterson, J. (Recipient) & Ramachandram, D. S. (Recipient), 15 Apr 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The Incubator Grant: Bolster Category
Watterson, J. (Recipient), Su, T. T. (Recipient), Boyle, J. (Recipient), Olivier, P. (Recipient), Keng, S.-L. (Recipient), Jones, E. (Recipient), Maisarah, S. (Recipient), Angela, N. (Recipient), Jayanthi, T. (Recipient), Lay Ki, S. (Recipient), Selva Raja, D. B. R. (Recipient), Tan, S. S. (Recipient), Lim, S. (Recipient), Yap, M. (Recipient), Leder, K. (Recipient), McCaffrey, T. (Recipient) & Warren, N. (Recipient), 15 Nov 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Southeast Asia Dementia Research Network Workshop
Ramachandram, D. S. (Organiser) & Maisarah, S. (Organiser)
8 Aug 2024 → 9 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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SEACO Community Engagement Chief (CEC) meeting
Mattap, S. M. (Contributor)
11 May 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Global Dementias Research Visit and sharing session in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Maisarah, S. (Contributor)
20 Jan 2023 → 23 Jan 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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National Dementia Symposium Malaysia
Mattap, S. M. (Member of programme committee)
8 Feb 2023 → 10 Feb 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Frontiers in Public Health (Journal)
Mattap, S. M. (Peer reviewer)
18 Feb 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Press/Media
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Monash Leads Community Co-Design for Better Stroke Recovery
Su-Ann, N., Teh, P.-L., Warren, N., Sutanto, J., Shiau Yun, C. & Maisarah, S.
27/07/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature