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Associate Professor Susie de Jersey is affiliated with the University of Queensland's School of Public Health and the Centre for Health Services Research. Her research focuses on maternal and child health, particularly gestational diabetes management, pregnancy nutrition, and antenatal care practices. She has led studies on preconception care barriers, bariatric surgery outcomes during pregnancy, and the impact of dietary interventions on maternal health.
Her work emphasizes translating evidence into clinical practice, such as telehealth coaching programs for gestational diabetes prevention and co-designing nutrition interventions with patients. She has collaborated on global initiatives to address type 2 diabetes prevention post-gestational diabetes and explored the intersection of food insecurity and diet quality in pregnancy.
Key trends in her publications include analyzing healthcare access disparities, evaluating cost-effectiveness of interventions, and improving maternal nutrition guidelines. Her qualitative research highlights patient experiences with breastfeeding support and antenatal education, emphasizing the importance of midwife-led care models.
Her contributions span multidisciplinary teams, including collaborations with clinicians, dietitians, and global health organizations. Current projects address pandemic-related shifts in gestational diabetes screening and micronutrient management post-bariatric surgery.
