Maryam Malekian

Maryam Malekian

  • Hourly Paid Research Assistant
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Biography

Maryam Malekian is a postgraduate researcher in maternal and women’s health and a Research Assistant at Bournemouth University’s Centre for Midwifery and Women’s Health. With a background in midwifery, she has a particular interest in advancing evidence-based and inclusive care for women, babies, and families. She completed an MRes in Health and Social Sciences, focusing on breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes, and her current research examines early labour guidance across maternity services in the UK. She contributes to multidisciplinary research projects, impact case studies, conference presentations, and academic publications.

Research

Research Interests: Maternity and women’s health; breastfeeding and infant feeding; early labour and intrapartum care; maternal nutrition; equity and inclusion in maternity care; disability and maternity care; evidence-based and co-produced maternity care; women’s experiences and outcomes

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:

Good health and well-being

"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"

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Quality education

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"

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Gender equality

"Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls"

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Reduced inequalities

"Reduce inequality within and among countries"

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Journal Articles

Conference Presentations

  • Maternal, Parental and Infant Nutrition and Nurture (MAINN) Conference, A Scoping Review of Factors Influencing Breastfeeding Knowledge and Attitudes Among Non-Pregnant, Nulliparous Women of Reproductive Age, 28 Aug 2026, The Grange Hotel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, UK
  • Wessex Health Partners Big Conversation 2026, Breastfeeding Knowledge and Attitudes Among Students: Insights for Future Education and Community Support in Rural and Coastal Wessex, 15 Apr 2026, Kings Conference Centre, Hedge End, Southampton, UK
  • The 17th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, What factors influence the knowledge and attitudes of UK university students towards breastfeeding?, 03 Dec 2025, Talbot Campus, Bournemouth, UK
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