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
Journal articles
Fair, F., Furness, A., Higginbottom, G., Oddie, S.J., & Soltani, H. (2025). Systematic review of Apgar scores & cyanosis in Black, Asian, and ethnic minority infants. Pediatric Research, 97, 939-952. http://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-024-03543-3
Fair, F., Furness, A., Higginbottom, G., Oddie, S., & Soltani, H. (2024). Understanding stakeholder perspectives on Apgar score, cyanosis and identifying jaundice in ethnic minority neonates. PLOS ONE, 19 (10). http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311977
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., 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.
Reports
Furness, A., De Vivo, M., & Soltani, H. (2024). Moving Mums Initiative: Tailoring Physical Activity for Sheffield's Diverse Maternal Communities. The Active Pregnancy Foundation. https://www.activepregnancyfoundation.org/_files/ugd/4c66ce_967a2fbf94fd46db86ce2fc984110367.pdf