معرفی
Maria Nyholm is Senior Lecturer in Public Health Sciences at Kristianstad University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health Sciences. Her work integrates public health problem identification, analysis, implementation, and evaluation, with a strong focus on children and youth.
Research Interests
- Social inequalities and their impact on child and adolescent health and upbringing
- Children’s health assets and participation, including in sports and society
- Implementation processes of health-promoting interventions, such as dietary advice and physical activity prescriptions
- UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its implementation in schools
- Obesity and overweight risk factors in rural adult populations
Across her 17 peer-reviewed publications, Nyholm’s scholarship consistently addresses how social determinants shape health behaviors and outcomes among young people, evaluates community-based interventions, and advances methodological rigor through systematic and scoping reviews. Her collaborative projects with English colleagues and local Swedish organizations highlight an international and intersectoral approach.
Scientific Impact
- h-index: 11
- Total citations: 674 (Scopus)
- Recent highly cited reviews on adolescent social capital and youth mental health help-seeking
Supervision & Grants
- Supervised 3 doctoral students (2013–2024)
- Participated in 9 major conferences, workshops, and seminars as speaker, examiner, or participant
- Engaged in external collaborations spanning Sweden and England focused on child rights and health promotion
Labs & Teams
Nyholm is embedded within the Department of Public Health Sciences’ research environment, contributing to its profile in applied public health research. She collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams involving public organizations, local sports clubs, and international academic partners to translate research into practical health-promoting actions for children and adolescents.
