Shahla Meedya

Shahla Meedya holds the position of Associate Professor in Midwifery at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on maternal health, breastfeeding promotion, and nursing education. She has contributed to numerous studies addressing breastfeeding interventions, childbirth experiences, and improving healthcare practices for mothers. Key areas of interest include midwifery practice, respectful maternity care, and the application of educational theories (e.g., Legitimation Code Theory) in nursing curricula.

Her work spans international collaborations, including studies in Iran and Saudi Arabia, examining cultural factors influencing maternal care and breastfeeding. Notable projects include developing mobile health (mHealth) applications for breastfeeding support and evaluating educational interventions to enhance nursing students' breastfeeding knowledge. She has also explored issues such as financial hardships faced by midwifery students and the implementation of clinician researcher career pathways in healthcare.

Dr. Meedya’s research employs qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, addressing topics like caesarean birth experiences, maternal-fetal attachment, and the psychometric validation of healthcare assessment tools. Her contributions aim to improve patient-centered care, healthcare policies, and educational practices in global contexts.