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University researcher/ lecturer in Global Health, PhD in Health and Caring Sciences, MSc International health, Prosthetist/ Orthotist
Lina Magnusson teach and conduct research in global health. More specific she conducts disability and rehabilitation research in low income countries. Lina also works with developing international collaboration within the area of rehabilitation for persons with disabilities in low income countries.
Lina Magnusson successfully defended the thesis Prosthetic and Orthotic Services in Developing Countries 2014. The overall aim of Lina’s thesis was to generate further knowledge about prosthetic and orthotic services in developing countries. The thesis focused on patient mobility and satisfaction with prosthetic and orthotic devices, satisfaction with service delivery, and the views of staff regarding clinical practice and education.
Since January 2015, Lina work as assistant researcher/ University lecturer, and since 2023 as associat professor in global health.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Health Sciences
- Public Health, Global Health and Social Medicine
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations the last five years
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Abuse in children and youth with disabilities in the Northwest region of Cameroon: a qualitative study on causes and contributing factors
Ayima, C. W., Tsangue, G. T., Awa, J. C., Nsono, J. N., Wango, J., Tih, P. M. & Magnusson, L., 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 47, 24, p. 6347-6357Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Health care professionals’ experiences and perceptions of health promotion through the health dialogue intervention in the scania region, Sweden: a qualitative interview study
Alenius, S., Olsson, K., Thomasson, E. & Magnusson, L., 2023 Dec, In: BMC Primary Care. 24, 173.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Coordination of health and rehabilitation services for person with disabilities in Sierra Leone–a stakeholders’ perspective
Jerwanska, V., Kebbie, I. & Magnusson, L., 2023, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 45, 11, p. 1796-1804Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Access to health and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities in Sierra Leone – focus group discussions with stakeholders
Magnusson, L., Kebbie, I. & Jerwanska, V., 2022, In: BMC Health Services Research. 22, 1, 1003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Experiences accessing and using rehabilitation services for people with physical disabilities in Sierra Leone
Aenishänslin, J., Amara, A. & Magnusson, L., 2022, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 44, 1, p. 34-43Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Cervical cancer prevention, evaluation of HPV analyses in the screening program
Antgren Hellsten, C. (Research student), Borgfeldt, C. (Supervisor), Magnusson, L. (Assistant supervisor) & Forslund, O. (Assistant supervisor)
2020/10/01 → 2025/11/04
Project: Dissertation