Marianne Kjelsvik

Marianne Kjelsvik is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Ålesund. She holds a PhD from the University of Bergen (2019), an MSc in Health Sciences (2009), and a Bachelor's in Nursing (2004). Her research focuses on reproductive health, particularly women's experiences with abortion decision-making, healthcare ethics, and the roles of healthcare professionals in supporting ambivalent patients.

Education:

• PhD (2019): University of Bergen
• MSc in Health Sciences (2009): University of Bergen
• Bachelor's in Nursing (2004): Aalesund University College
• Counseling Pedagogy (2009): Aalesund University College

Research interests:
Dr. Kjelsvik explores ethical challenges in abortion care, the psychological and existential aspects of ambivalence in pregnancy decisions, and healthcare providers' experiences in supporting vulnerable patients. Her work emphasizes improving clinical practices through qualitative studies of patient-nurse interactions and systemic ethical frameworks.

Publications trends:
Her articles consistently address abortion-related decision-making, healthcare ethics, and patient autonomy. Recent work extends to breastfeeding counseling, pediatric nursing challenges, and trauma-informed care post-sexual assault. Themes of qualitative research, patient narratives, and interprofessional practice recur across her publications.

Grants & Outreach:
She contributed to a government-funded study on women's experiences with abortion review boards (2023). Active in outreach, she lectures on reproductive health ethics and collaborates with organizations like Amathea for patient support advocacy.

Labs/Teams:
Affiliated with the Department of Health Sciences at NTNU, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in maternal health and ethical research initiatives.