The aim of the Centre is to promote person-oriented healthcare services, health science research and research-based, socially engaged professional education. The Centre is affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences of the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN).
Our research areas
![Barnehagebarn ute på piknikk](https://www.usn.no/getfile.php/13575534-1561539377/usn.no/forskning/Hva%20forsker%20vi%20p%C3%A5/Helse%20og%20velferd/Kvinne%20familie%20og%20barns%20helse/Barnehagebarn-gruppe-ute-Foto_Tine_Poppe.jpg%20%283column_page%29.jpg)
We research the health of children and families, with a particular emphasis on preventing adverse development in children and adolescents and families at risk.
![Simulering for jordmødre og sykepleiere](https://www.usn.no/getfile.php/13557497-1550492747/usn.no/forskning/Hva%20forsker%20vi%20p%C3%A5/Helse%20og%20velferd/Kvinne%20familie%20og%20barns%20helse/Simulering%20Jordmor.jpg%20%283column_page%29.jpg)
We research new methods to improve clinical practice and equip students to be better professional practitioners
![Familie for kvinne, familie og barns helse forsker på pasientsikkerhet](https://www.usn.no/getfile.php/13557463-1550491496/usn.no/forskning/Hva%20forsker%20vi%20p%C3%A5/Helse%20og%20velferd/Kvinne%20familie%20og%20barns%20helse/Reproduktiv%20helse.jpg%20%283column_page%29.jpg)
We research adverse events in pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal care.
![Senteret forsker på kvinners psykiske helse etter fødsel](https://www.usn.no/getfile.php/13557473-1550491853/usn.no/forskning/Hva%20forsker%20vi%20p%C3%A5/Helse%20og%20velferd/Kvinne%20familie%20og%20barns%20helse/Kvinners%20psykiske%20helse%20etter%20f%C3%B8dsel.jpg%20%283column_page%29.jpg)
We research women’s health related to sexuality, pregnancy and childbirth