Community Health Science
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way
Prince George, BC  V2N 4Z9



Email: mcgreg4@unbc.ca

Academic Information

Master of Science (candidate), 2010-present
Community Health Science
University of Northern British Columbia
Supervisor: Dr. Sarah de Leeuw

Bachelor of Arts, 2004
Psychology and Social Studies of Medicine
McGill University

Research Interests

My research interests are related to women’s health and marginalization. My thesis project is focused on women’s lived experiences of substance use and mental health in Prince George, BC. It seeks to address gaps in existing literature on northern women’s experiences of these issues and to inform local health promotion and services to better meet the needs of this population.

I will explore the multiple intersecting factors that contribute to women’s experiences of substance use and mental health including gender, geography and place, socio-economic status, and trauma. My approach is based on Photovoice and uses participant photography to engage women in the research questions, to guide the qualitative interviews, and to share the results.

Abstracts and Presentations

• McGregor, H. (2011). Envisioning Change: women’s lived experiences of substance use and mental health in northern BC through photography. Spring Learning Institute on Intersectionality, Mission, BC.
  
  

Other Pursuits and Interests
Aside from my master’s research, I am currently work for the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health coordinating an exciting project that will develop an online atlas of First Nations people’s health in BC. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog, hiking, gardening, road trips, reading fiction, and spending time with family and friends.