Field of study
Quality of Life Psychometrics Childhood and youth Pain research Health Related Quality of Life Mixed methods Overweight Intervention research
Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Digital and navigation health literacy for people with long-term conditions
The overall aim of this project is to gain knowledge about health literacy among people with long-term conditions.
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MUSKHEL - Musculoskeletal Health Literacy in Adolescents
The MUSKHEL project will respond to the need of increased knowledge of musculoskeletal health literacy in adolescents.
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Optimising health literacy amongst parents with immigrant backgrounds (OPAL)
The aim of the OPAL project is to develop knowledge about the health literacy of parents with immigrant backgrounds, as well as design and evaluate solutions to promote their health literacy.
Completed research projects
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Involving young people in research and development of services, with the school health service as an example (UngPuls)
UngPuls will test knowledge-based methods for youth participation in research and service design.
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Pain, Youth and Over-the-Counter Analgesics (SUS)
This project aims to examine pain and the use of Over-The-Counter (OTC) analgesics among adolescents.
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The practice of interprofessional collaborations within primary health care for children with disabilities
Interprofessional collaboration is vital in providing well-functioning healthcare across services. Interprofessional collaboration is challenging.
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Young and active – meaningful physical activity to improve physical fitness and enhance health-related quality of life
Can web-based activity and exercise registration and counselling increase the activity level and enhance the health of overweight and obese adolescents?
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Olavsen, Ellen Solstad;
Helseth, Sølvi
; Haga, Silje Marie; Sundrehagen, Thea; Drozd, Filip
(2026).
Midwives' and Public Health Nurses' Experiences of Implementing a Guided Version of a Digital Intervention, Mamma Mia, in Maternity and Child Health Care Services: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis.
PLOS Digital Health.
Vol. 5.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pdig.0001348
Mikkelsen, Hilde Elisabeth Timenes; Barken, Tina Lien; Rohde, Gudrun E.;
Helseth, Sølvi
;
Skarstein, Siv
(2026).
Parental health literacy in parents of adolescents aged 16–19: a qualitative study.
BMC Public Health.
Vol. 26.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26471-9
Grasaas, Erik; Rohde, Gudrun E.; Mikkelsen, Hilde Elisabeth Timenes;
Helseth, Sølvi
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Hagen, Milada
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Skarstein, Siv
; Haraldstad, Kristin
(2025).
The relationship between parental self-efficacy, health-related quality of life, stress and educational level on adolescents’ self-efficacy: a cross-sectional study.
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition.
Vol. 44.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-01163-z
Olavesen, Ellen Solstad;
Helseth, Sølvi
; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Haga, Silje Marie; Sundrehagen, Thea;
Valla, Lisbeth
; Drozd, Filip
(2025).
Attitudes to Evidence-Based Interventions and Individual Readiness to Change in Maternity and Child Health Care: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Midwives and Public Health Nurses.
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing.
Vol. 22.
https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.70046
Enstad, Frøydis
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Helseth, Sølvi
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Løyland, Borghild
; Haraldstad, Kristin;
Skarstein, Siv
(2025).
Use of over-the-counter analgesics in Norwegian children – a national cross-sectional study.
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health.
https://doi.org/10.1177/14034948251328492
Riiser, Kirsti
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Haugen, Anders L. Hage
;
Helseth, Sølvi
; Bjørnsen, Hanne Nissen; Le, Christopher
(2024).
The Norwegian Perspective.
Nash, Rosie; Vaughan, Cruickshank; Shandell, Elmer (Ed.).
Global Perspectives on Children’s Health Literacy. p. 175-189.
Springer.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63840-4
Fjæra, Kristin
; Lekhal, Samira; Lekhal, Ratib;
Helseth, Sølvi
(2024).
Implementation of Guidelines for Food and Meals in Kindergartens: Perspectives from Norwegian Kindergarten Staff.
Global Implementation Research and Applications.
Vol. 5.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s43477-024-00139-1
Eng, Kristin Fjæra
; Lekhal, Ratib;
Helseth, Sølvi
;
Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova
; Lekhal, Samira
(2024).
The effect of the association between food budget and food quality on adherence to national guidelines in kindergartens, and the impact of budget limit on the food quality.
Food & Nutrition Research (FNR).
Vol. 68.
https://doi.org/10.29219/fnr.v68.9524
Eng, Kristin Fjæra
; Lekhal, Ratib;
Helseth, Sølvi
;
Hagen, Milada
; Lekhal, Samira
(2024).
Enhancing adherence to recommended food practices in Norwegian kindergartens: The role of knowledge and application of national guidelines for food and meals.
Health Education Journal.
Vol. 83.
https://doi.org/10.1177/00178969241249977
Styczen, Line Myrdal;
Helseth, Sølvi
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Groven, Karen Synne
; Hauge, Mona-Iren;
Dahl-Michelsen, Tone
(2024).
Interprofessional collaboration for children with physical disabilities: a scoping review.
Journal of Interprofessional Care.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2023.2295922