Amy Furness ANutr BSc MSc
Midwifery researcher
Summary
I joined the centre for Applied Health and Social Care Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in March 2022 to work with Professor Hora Soltani. My main research interests are in health equity, nutrition, physical activity, obesity and healthcare access.
Teaching
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
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My current research is working within the community to address barriers to health and well-being during pregnancy and postpartum, with an emphasis on culturally sensitive practices and evidence-based solutions.
Call for new maternity assessments for minority ethnic newborns.
Publications
Journal articles
Fair, F., Furness, A., Higginbottom, G., Oddie, S., & Soltani, H. (2024). . PLOS ONE, 19 (10).
Fair, F., Furness, A., Higginbottom, G., Oddie, S.J., & Soltani, H. (2024). . Pediatric Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Furness, A., Fair, F., Higginbottom, G., Oddie, S., & Soltani, H. (2024). . BMC Pediatrics, 24.
Furness, A., Fair, F., Higginbottom, G., Oddie, S., & Soltani, H. (2024). . BMC Pediatrics, 24.
Furness, A., Morris, C., Hirst, C., & Somangurthi, A. (2022). . The Student Journal of Service Sector Management Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 1 (1), 57-69.
Reports
Furness, A., De Vivo, M., & Soltani, H. (2024). . The Active Pregnancy Foundation.