Amy Furness

Amy Furness ANutr BSc MSc

Midwifery researcher


Summary

I joined the centre for Applied Health and Social Care Research 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

Research

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

Furness, A., Fair, F., Higginbottom, G., Oddie, S., & Soltani, H. (2024). A review of the current policies and guidance regarding Apgar scoring and the detection of jaundice and cyanosis concerning Black, Asian and ethnic minority neonates. BMC Pediatrics, 24. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04692-4

Furness, A., Morris, C., Hirst, C., & Somangurthi, A. (2022). Members of the public's comfort levels and emotional responses to breastfeeding in public vary with environment and privacy. The Student Journal of Service Sector Management Research, 1 (1), 57-69.

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