Dr. Zoe Matthews

Professor

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Biography

Zoe Matthews is a professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in Global Health and Social Statistics with a focus on Global Reproductive Health, particularly maternal health and health systems involving midwifery workforces. With a PhD in Statistical Demography and over 30 years of experience, she has worked extensively with the World Health Organisation, UK Department of International Development, and UNFPA on sustainable development goals and adolescent health. Currently, her research includes the impact of COVID-19 on maternity care in the UK and social impacts of trade in coffee, soy, cocoa, and palm oil producer countries. Her work also delves into poverty and access to health care, analyzing survey data to aid policy formulation. Matthews has been involved in multiple projects, providing insight into health statistics and their implications for maternal and child health, and continues to accept PhD students in these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Statistical Adviser

— Present

World Health Organisation • Geneva

Advised on maternal, child, and adolescent health statistics.

Researcher

— Present

UK Department of International Development • UK

Focused on AIDS and reproductive health initiatives.

Researcher

— Present

UNFPA • New York

Contributed to sustainable development goals initiatives.