Anna Sofía Fjallheim

Anna Sofía Fjallheim is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Faroe Islands. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences and serves as Programme Leader for the Master in Health Science. Her academic profile focuses on qualitative research methodologies, child maltreatment detection in small-scale societies, and perinatal mental health.

• PhD in Health Sciences (University of the Faroe Islands, 2019)
• MSc in Nursing (Aarhus University, 2007)
• Supplementary Programme in Nursing (Aarhus University, 2000)
• Registered Nurse (Sjúkrasystraskúli Føroya, 1999)

Her research explores ethical challenges in sensitive research contexts, particularly postnatal depression screening in small communities like the Faroe Islands. She contributes to academic networks including the International Marcé Society and Qualitative Research Network for childbearing in the Nordic countries.

Anna Sofía’s recent publications examine ultrasound-guided medical procedures and systematic reviews of postnatal depression screening methods. She actively participates in organizing academic events, including the 2024 PhD Course in Research Ethics in Small Societies.