Kjell Sverre Pettersen

Kjell Sverre Pettersen is a researcher at Oslo Metropolitan University's Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, specializing in health literacy and nutrition science. His work spans clinical dentistry, gynecology, and medical education with significant contributions to European health literacy surveys.

His research focuses on health communication, nutrition literacy, and medical education, particularly examining how concept cartoons enhance nursing education in anatomy and physiology. Current projects investigate adolescents' critical nutrition literacy and digital health literacy across European populations.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in cross-national health literacy assessment (particularly through HLS19 surveys), innovative pedagogical methods for healthcare education, and vulnerable population studies including immigrants and adolescents. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical healthcare applications.

As a core member of the WHO-affiliated M-POHL consortium, he contributes to major international health literacy initiatives including the HLS19 survey across 17 countries. His dissemination activities include national health literacy reports for the Norwegian Directorate of Health and presentations at the Global Health Literacy Summit.

Pettersen actively collaborates with HELINOR (Norway's national health literacy research network) and participates in projects addressing health competence during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among youth populations. His work demonstrates strong integration of research, policy, and practical healthcare implementation.