Astri Mutiar
MSc, RN
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
PhD Research Student
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School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
- Profile
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Astri Mutiar is a PhD researcher in Nursing at the University of Sheffield. Her research interests include women’s health, vaccination decision-making, health communication, and culturally informed approaches to public health. Her doctoral research focuses on HPV vaccination hesitancy among women and families in Indonesia.
Before beginning her PhD, Astri worked as a nursing lecturer at STIKep PPNI Jawa Barat, Indonesia, where she was involved in teaching, student supervision, research, and community health activities. Her research experience spans qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as research and development approaches.
Since 2019, Astri has received research funding from her university, the Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, and other government institutions. These grants have supported her work as both a principal researcher and a member of multidisciplinary research teams. Her wider research interests include women’s health, vaccination decision-making, health communication, and qualitative research.
- Qualifications
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- PhD in Nursing, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom (ongoing)
- MSc in Nursing, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
- Registered Nurse, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
- Bachelor of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
- Research interests
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- HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention
- Women’s and adolescent health
- Health promotion and health communication
- Qualitative research in Nursing
- Nursing technology
Exploring HPV Vaccination Hesitancy among Women in Indonesia: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in Indonesia, despite the increasing availability of HPV vaccination. Astri’s PhD research explores how psychological, social, cultural, religious, familial, and health-system factors shape HPV vaccination hesitancy among women and families.
Using constructivist grounded theory, the study aims to develop an explanatory framework for how women and families navigate uncertainty, build confidence, negotiate decision-making authority, and reach decisions about HPV vaccination. The research seeks to inform culturally appropriate communication and public health strategies that support informed vaccination decisions and strengthen cervical cancer prevention in Indonesia.
Drawing on insights from her research, Astri plans to further develop the Instagram account @aware_hpv as a community-focused platform providing accessible and culturally relevant information about HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention for Indonesian women.
Supervisors: Professor Sharron Hinchliff and Dr Rachel King