Shahla Meedya

Biographic Data

ID6732753
NAMEShahla Meedya
GIVEN NAMESShahla
FAMILY NAMEMeedya
SIGNATUREMEEDYA S
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Wollongong
ORCID0000-0003-4022-3324
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS7
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR7
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2010
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Experiences of woman- centered care among Iranian midwives and women

    Open AccessSepideh Mashayekh-Amiri, Sakineh Mohammad‐Alizadeh‐Charandabi et al.ARTICLEReproductive Health2026

    Woman-centered care (WCC) is a recognized quality marker in maternity services, but its implementation in Iran is challenging due to high intervention levels and professional conflicts. This study was conducted with the aim of exploring the experience of woman- centered care among Iranian midwives and women, in Tabriz, Iran. This qualitative study was conducted on 15 midwives working in urban health centers, public and private hospitals, and 10 p…

  • Interventions That Support Breastfeeding for Women With Gestational Diabetes

    Open AccessNaema Alatawi, Rowena Ivers et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2026

    Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication associated with reduced breastfeeding rates. Breastfeeding interventions are essential in supporting women with GDM. This review evaluated the effectiveness of interventions that support breastfeeding among women with GDM. Methods: A search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, and CENTRAL (2000–2024). Quality was assessed using JBI checklist, and ris…

  • Evaluating user perceptions of the persuasive system design in a breastfeeding mHealth app

    Alaa Ali S Almohanna, Elena Vlahu‐Gjorgievska et al.ARTICLEBehaviour and Information…2025

    The Persuasive Systems Design (PSD) model identifies software features that enhance mHealth app persuasiveness through behavioural reinforcement. Despite its potential, research remains limited in measuring users' perceptions of these persuasive features. This study validated an instrument for measuring user perceptions of persuasive features in a mHealth app, explored user experiences, and identified areas for improvement. This study used a desc…

  • Saudi Women’s Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices

    Open AccessSalma Alahmed, Shahla Meedya et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2023

  • The Marri Gudjaga project

    Open AccessRebecca Thorne, Rebecca Jayne Thorne et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2023

    Background Breastfeeding protects against a range of conditions in the infant, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), diarrhoea, respiratory infections and middle ear infections [1, 2]. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding until six months of age, with continued breastfeeding recommended for at least two years and other complementary nutritious foods [3]. The 2017-18 National Health Survey (NHS) and 2018-…

  • The drivers of antibiotic use and misuse

    Open AccessMitchell K Byrne, Sébastien Miellet et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2019

    Background Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern, with extensive associated health and economic implications. Actions to slow and contain the development of resistance are imperative. Despite the fact that overuse and misuse of antibiotics are highlighted as major contributing factors to this resistance, no sufficiently validated measures aiming to investigate the drivers behind consumer behaviour amongst the general populati…

  • Factors that positively influence breastfeeding duration to 6 months

    Open AccessShahla Meedya, Kathleen Fahy et al.ARTICLEWomen and Birth2010