Hafrún Rafnar Finnbogadóttir

Hafrún Rafnar Finnbogadóttir is an Associate Professor in Care Science at Malmö University and works within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Linnaeus University. She holds a PhD in Care Science from Malmö University (2014) and is a registered nurse (Iceland, 1982) and midwife (Sweden, 1989). With over 20 years of clinical experience, she transitioned to academic work in 2005, serving initially as Lecturer and later Senior Lecturer.

Research Focus: Her work primarily examines domestic violence during pregnancy, its impact on maternal and child health, and healthcare professionals' responses. She has led two major research projects: (1) Exposure to Domestic Violence – Mothers and Fetus/Child Health and (2) Expectant and New Fathers' Health and Lifestyles. Her ongoing project with Icelandic collaborators investigates pregnant women's health during the COVID-19 pandemic and their use of digital platforms for support.

Publications & Trends: Her 15 most recent publications (2003-2024) span longitudinal cohort studies, qualitative interviews, and scoping reviews focused on violence against women, mental health in perinatal periods, and midwifery practices. Notable journals include Trauma, Violence & Abuse, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, and Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences.

Teaching & Supervision: She has extensive experience teaching research methods, reproductive health, and violence-related topics. She supervises students from Bachelor's to PhD levels and serves as principal supervisor for Yelyzaveta Hordiienko (PhD candidate, Linnaeus University, 2024).

Collaborations: Active in international networks like The Nursing Network on Violence Against Women (NNVAWI), she collaborates with researchers from Reykjavík University and Icelandic primary healthcare centers.