Idunn Brekke

Idunn Brekke is a Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion at Oslo Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Oslo (UIO) and specializes in quantitative research methods. Her work bridges sociological theory with public health and social policy.

• Main Research Areas: Sickness absence, social inequality in health, labor market dynamics, disability, minority integration, youth studies, and education policy.
• Ongoing Projects: Examines pandemic impacts on children/youth living conditions, disability inclusion, and welfare utilization.

Recent Publications focus on maternal employment challenges in child disability contexts, refugee mental health disparities, and educational equity. Her work appears in journals like International Journal of Social Welfare, Maternal and Child Health Journal, and SSM - Population Health.

Collaborative Efforts include partnerships with institutions such as NOVA, Folkehelseinstituttet, and Nord University. She frequently presents findings at conferences like the Nordic Network on Disability Research and INSAR.