Anita Øgård-Repål

• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Haugland, Siri Håvås; Vederhus, John-Kåre; Robstad, Anja Nastasja & Stea, Tonje Holte (2026). Exploring sleep-related problems among concerned others of individuals with mental health problems and/or problematic substance use: a cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Public Health. 14. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1703652. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: Mental health problems and/or problematic substance use (including alcohol) affect not only the individuals directly involved but also their close family members. Being a concerned other, a partner, parent, or child of someone with mental health problems or problematic substance use can be emotionally demanding and may negatively impact sleep health. This study aimed to examine whether concerned others are at increased risk of sleep-related symptoms compared with individuals without such family-related burdens.Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 18,517 Norwegian adults (>18 years) by completing an online self-report questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression models adjusted for age, economic capability (SES) and gender were used to examine whether being a partner or parent of individuals struggling with substance use or mental health problems or having experienced a parent with problematic alcohol use or mental health problems during childhood was associated with sleep-related symptoms.Results: During childhood, 15.8% and 13.9% reported having parents with mental health problems or problematic alcohol use, respectively. In adulthood, 1 in 6 individuals reported being a partner or parent to someone with mental health problems, and 1 in 10 reported being a partner or parent to someone with problematic substance use. Childhood exposure to parental mental health problems or problematic alcohol use was significantly associated with increased odds of sleep initiation difficulties, sleep maintenance problems, daytime sleepiness, and chronic sleep issues in adulthood (ORs ranging from 1.43 to 1.73). Similarly, being a concerned other to someone with mental health problems or problematic substance use in adulthood was associated with increased odds of having the same sleep-related symptoms (ORs ranging from 1.56 to 1.95).Conclusion: Concerned others of individuals with mental health problems or problematic alcohol or substance use had higher prevalence of sleep-related symptoms. Both current caregiving and childhood exposure to such experiences are linked to poor sleep and potential long-term health consequences. These findings highlight the need for targeted support and early interventions to improve sleep and overall well-being among concerned others.

• Myhre, Sunniva; Øgård, Monika & Øgård-Repål, Anita (2025). Vocational Teacher Education: Learning at the Heart of the Workplace. Skandinavisk tidsskrift for yrker og profesjoner i utvikling - SJVD. 10(2), p. 86–104. doi: https:/journals.oslomet.no/yrke/article/view/6378. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This study examines how relocating a one-year full-time practical pedagogical education programme (PPU-Y) for vocational student teachers to a local upper secondary school impacts students’ readiness for the teaching profession. A development project was initiated to move campus-based theoretical teaching to an upper secondary school, with the aim to reduce this gap and offering more authentic, experience-based learning. Using a qualitative pilot design, data were collected through focus group interviews with seven student teachers. The findings suggest that early presence in the practice field reduced practicum shock, supported the students' professional development, and deepened their understanding of teachers’ daily work. The school functioned as a boundary object, fostering integration between theory and practice, with teacher educators acting as boundary workers. Moreover, the school setting created a ‘third space’ that enabled informal learning and professional socialisation, allowing student teachers to connect theoretical knowledge with everyday teaching practices. This study concludes that such an organisational approach may enhance the relevance and coherence of vocational teacher education by bridging institutional and practical learning contexts.

• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Johnsen, Hege Mari; Martinez, Santiago; Fangen, Kim & Ersfjord, Ellen Margrete Iveland (2025). Addressing power imbalances in co-production of a telehealth solution for HIV care in an outpatient clinic: a case study. Discover Health Systems. 4. doi: 10.1007/s44250-025-00270-2. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Despite the rise of co-production of telehealth services, little attention has been given to power imbalances between patients and healthcare professionals. This case study investigated how employing a co-production model with an emphasis on patient perspectives affects power dynamics in the development of a telehealth solution for individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Southern Norway. This study applied a qualitative, participatory action research design to a co-production workshop with nine participants. To address power imbalance, we tested a workshop methodology guided by a theoretical model that centres on patients’ voices and perspectives. Data from the workshop, including insights of patients, healthcare professionals (nurses and physicians), information and communication technology personnel and administrative officers, were gathered and analysed using a rapid evaluation and assessment method (REAM). Our findings and lessons learned are discussed through the lens of our chosen theoretical model. Our study showed that the co-production methodology was useful for supporting the patients in raising their voices and helping healthcare professionals familiarise themselves with patients’ perspectives—and vice versa. More symmetrical and balanced power relations between the workshop participants were achieved. The workshop provided a foundation for further co-production of telehealth solutions between patients and service providers. The methodology employed in the workshop underscored the fact that inclusive design of healthcare services that addresses potential power imbalances is critical when working with populations of people living with chronic conditions such as HIV to counteract the risk of exclusion of people.

• Robstad, Anja Nastasja; Paulsen, Anita; Vistad, Ingvild; Hott, Alexandra Christine; Berg, Kari Hansen & Øgård-Repål, Anita [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2024). Experiences of pain communication in endometriosis: A meta-synthesis. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6349. p. 1–16. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14995. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Introduction: Endometriosis is the leading cause of chronic pelvic pain among women. The pain associated with endometriosis significantly impacts various aspects of patients' quality of life. A notable void in the literature is the absence of a systematic review exploring pain communication between patients with endometriosis and healthcare professionals. Hence, the aim of this qualitative systematic review was to synthesize findings on how patients with endometriosis experience communicating with healthcare professionals about pain and how healthcare professionals experience these interactions. Material and Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted related to patients with endometriosis and pain communication in CINAHL PLUS with full text and MEDLINE (via EBSCO host) on May 12, 2023, and updated January 26, 2024. Searches were supplemented by backward searching reference lists and forward searching citations of included reports in Scopus and Google Scholar. The review was guided by the four-step meta-synthesis methodology by Sandelowski and Barosso. Critical appraisal of included studies was conducted using Critical Appraisal Skill Program (CASP). Findings were analyzed thematically, using the approach described by Thomas and Harden. The meta-synthesis was based on a registered protocol in PROSPERO (CRD 42023425430), and the study is reported adhering to the PRISMA 2020 checklist. Results: Overall, 37 reports published from 2003 until 2023 contributed to the review, including 4842 participants. Through thematic analysis, we developed the following themes: “Navigating the double burden,” “Lack of mutual understanding,” and “The complexities of conveying pain.” Conclusions: The communication of pain between patients with endometriosis and healthcare professionals is complex, encompassing patterns of disbelief, normalization, and psychological attribution. Engaging in discussions about pain presents diverse challenges stemming from insufficient communication skills and assessment tools. Further research is warranted to comprehensively explore the perspectives of both patients and healthcare professionals, aiming to devise strategies that enhance communication and patient care.

• Antonini, Marcela; Vettore, Mario Vianna; Øgård-Repål, Anita; Rocha, Daniel Macêdo; Rocha, Karyanna Alves de Alencar & Elias, Henrique Ciabotti [Show all 11 contributors for this article] (2024). Patterns of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in different anatomical sites among Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) users in Brazil. BMC Infectious Diseases. 24(1), p. 1–10. doi: 10.1186/s12879-024-09144-z. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Hege Mari; Øgård-Repål, Anita; Martinez, Santiago; Fangen, Kim; Aas, Kristin Bårdsen & Ersfjord, Ellen Margrete Iveland (2024). Patients’ perceptions of use, needs, and preferences related to a telemedicine solution for HIV care in a Norwegian outpatient clinic: a qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research. 24, p. 1–13. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-10659-z. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: Telemedicine in outpatient services for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) was scaled up during the COVID-19 pandemic as services transitioned to remote care. Many studies have reported on the challenges and advantages of telemedicine care during the pandemic. However, there is limited research on the provision of telemedicine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, which entails different telemedicine components and focuses on ways to improve the telemedicine experience for patients. This study aimed to explore PLHIV’s perceptions of use, needs, and preferences related to a telemedicine solution for HIV care in an outpatient clinic in Norway. The telemedicine solution included a pre-consultation questionnaire, asynchronous digital messages, and video consultation. Methods: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 PLHIV. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: We identified four main themes that covered the participants’ perceptions, needs, and preferences: (1) perceived usability, (2) maintaining confidentiality, (3) accommodating personal preferences, and (4) perceived usefulness. Some participants had difficulty logging into the telemedicine solution. Other participants suggested additional functionalities, such as picture sharing and access to test result. Telemedicine care enabled the avoidance of stigmatising clinic experiences, although a few participants reported concerns about confidentiality and data security. Accommodating personal preferences and needs in terms of the type of consultations (in-person or video) and frequency of visits was essential to the participants. With telemedicine care, participants felt more in control of their own lives, perceiving that it increased their perceived quality of life and saved them both time and money for travelling to the clinic. Conclusions: Our study identified several specific needs and preferences related to the assessed technical solution and the provision of current and future telemedicine care services. Nevertheless, the telemedicine solution was perceived as a usable, flexible, and person-centred approach to HIV care, contributing to accommodating the participants’ personal preferences. However, healthcare professionals need to ensure that individual requirements and preferences are consistent with evidence-based follow-up and supported by person-centred care. Thus, the practice of shared decision making is important in telemedicine care.

• Koch, Therese Brastad; Øgård-Repål, Anita; Presno, Åsne Knutson De & Gundersen, Ellen Dahl (2023). Erfaringer med modeller for veiledet praksis i sykepleierutdanningen i Skandinavia: en scoping review. Nordisk sygeplejeforskning. ISSN 1892-2678. 13(2). doi: 10.18261/nsf.13.2.1. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Bakgrunn: Sykepleiestudenters praksiserfaringer har betydning for læring, gjennomføringsevne i studiet og valg av fremtidig arbeidsplass. Det er dokumentert stor variasjon i hvordan praksisstudier gjennomføres og erfares av sykepleierstudent, praksisveiledere og lærere. Mål: Å kartlegge og beskrive hva som formidles i forskningslitteraturen av studenters, praksisveilederes og læreres erfaringer med ulike modeller for veiledet praksis i sykepleierutdanningen i Skandinavia i tidsperioden 2008–2021. Metode: Det ble gjennomført en scoping review basert på det metodiske rammeverket til Arksey and O’Malley. Søket ble avgrenset til vitenskapelige publikasjoner i databasene Medline, Cinahl, Eric og SveMed. PRISMA-ScR sjekkliste ble brukt. Resultat: Totalt trettitre artikler ble inkludert. Resultatene viser at praksis gjennomført i par eller gruppe fremmet trygghet, refleksjon og selvstendighet hos sykepleierstudentene. Forutsigbarhet og kontinuitet i praksisorganiseringen ble også vektlagt. Konklusjon: Faktorene trygghet, studentlæring i praksisfellesskap, selvstendighet, kontinuitet og praksisorganisering preget av forutsigbarhet kan inngå som kjerneelementer i praksisstudier for sykepleierstudenter, uavhengig av modell for veiledet praksis.

• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Berg, Rigmor; Skogen, Vegard & Fossum, Mariann (2022). Peer support in an outpatient clinic for people living with human immunodeficiency virus: a qualitative study of service users’ experiences. BMC Health Services Research. 22(1). doi: 10.1186/s12913-022-07958-8. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: Although human immunodefciency virus (HIV) has become a manageable condition with increasing life expectancy, people living with HIV (PLHIV) are still often isolated from society due to stigma and discrimination. Peer support provides one avenue for increased social support. Given the limited research on peer support from the perspective of PLHIV, this study explored their experiences of peer support organised by healthcare professionals in an outpatient clinical setting. Methods: The study used a qualitative, descriptive research design for an in-depth understanding of peer support provided to PLHIV in the context of outpatient clinics. Healthcare professionals contributed to the recruitment of 16 participants. We conducted in-depth interviews about participants’ experiences of peer support, and performed a directed content analysis of the data. Further, we sorted the data into pre-determined categories. Results: The pre-determined categories constituted attachment, social integration, an opportunity for nurturance, reassurance of worth, reliable alliance, and guidance. The identifed themes were: gained emotional support, disclosure behaviour allowed garnering of emotional support, non-disclosure promoted the need to meet a peer, experienced a sense of belonging, activated an opportunity for mutual support, means to re-establish belief in one’s own worth, perceived a positive afrmation of disease management, facilitated dialogue about disease management, the outpatient clinic as a safe place, and a setting for fexible, individualised support. Conclusions: This study highlights the peer support experiences of PLHIV in the context of outpatient clinics. The participants’ experiences align with previous fndings, showing that peer support contributes to mutual emotional support between peers. This is particularly important in cultures of non-disclosure where PLHIV experience inter‑ sectional stigma. Additionally, our results show outpatient clinics to be supportive surroundings for facilitating peer support, ensuring confdentiality in peer support outreach. Therefore, peer support contributes positively to individu‑ alising outpatient clinic services to meet the changing needs of PLHIV.

• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Berg, Rigmor; Skogen, Vegard & Fossum, Mariann (2022). “They make a difference”: a qualitative study of providers’ experiences of peer support in outpatient clinics for people living with HIV. BMC Health Services Research. 22. doi: 10.1186/s12913-022-08810-9. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background Although the life expectancy of people living with HIV has increased, they are still often disconnected from society through stigma and discrimination. Peer support has been found to increase social support. Given the limited research on peer support from the providers’ perspective, this study explored how peer supporters experience their roles and contributions in outpatient clinics (OPCs). Additionally, healthcare professionals’ perceptions of working with peer supporters in OPCs were examined. Methods This qualitative study included purposively selected peer supporters (n = 10) and healthcare professionals (n = 5) from five OPCs in Norway in 2020. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted in Norwegian or English, using interview guides. Interview transcripts were analysed in NVivo 12 using reflexive and collaborative thematic analysis. Results The results show that peer supporters experience mutual support through emotional and honest interactions. Further, the peer supporters found it essential to negotiate with the service users about their preconception of HIV, confront their views through dialogue, and replicate positive experiences by being credible role models. The participants expressed that integrating peer support in the OPCs’ usual care processes increased the prospect of equitable services. Quality of peer support and role clarity were identified as critical components. The results demonstrate that emotional and honest conversations promote support between peers and that peer supporters identify a need for a reframed understanding of HIV by modelling plausible alternative interpretations and coping experiences. Conclusions This study contributes to knowledge on how peer support can meet the needs of people living with HIV. Incorporating people living with HIV in the co-production and distribution of healthcare services may improve the knowledge and perspectives in healthcare services. However, the skill standards of peer supporters should be addressed when implementing peer support in usual care.

• Presno, Åsne Knutson De; Øgård-Repål, Anita & Fossum, Mariann (2021). Simulations with standardized patients for nursing students in preparation for clinical placements in mental health care. Clinical Simulation in Nursing. ISSN 1876-1399. 54, p. 70–76. doi: 10.1016/j.ecns.2021.01.009. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Berg, Rigmor & Fossum, Mariann (2021). A Scoping Review of the Empirical Literature on Peer Support for People Living with HIV. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. ISSN 2325-9574. 20. doi: 10.1177/23259582211066401. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  People living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy need support related to linkage to care and self-management in everyday life. Peer support has been found to provide varied support according to the unique needs of the group. This scoping review aims to provide an overview of research on peer support provided to people living with HIV. A search was conducted in eight databases until May 2021, and two reviewers independently screened all identified studies. We sorted the included studies into categories and conducted descriptive analyses. For this communication, we included 34 studies representing three study categories: the experiences of peer support (n=23), program descriptions (n=6), and training of peer supporters (n=5). The studies were published between 2000 and 2021 and included 4275 participants from 10 countries. The flexibility of peer support complements healthcare services, but there is a need to clarify and adjust the ongoing support when living with HIV.

• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Berg, Rigmor & Fossum, Mariann (2021). Peer Support for People Living With HIV: A Scoping Review. Health Promotion Practice. ISSN 1524-8399. doi: 10.1177/15248399211049824. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Peer support for people living with HIV has gained increasing traction and is considered a way to take an active role in self-management. The existing research examining peer support interventions has reported promising evidence of the benefits of peer support. The purpose of our scoping review was to describe research on peer support for people living with HIV. We included 53 studies and sorted them into analytic categories and conducted descriptive analyses. The studies that were published between November/December 2000 and May 2021, had a range of study designs and heterogeneous priority groups, and included 20,657 participants from 16 countries. We identified 43 evaluations of the effect of peer support and 10 evaluations of implementation, process, feasibility, cost of peer support. We also categorized peer support by key functions, finding that the most common key functions were linkage to clinical care and community resources and assistance in daily management, with only one study directly related to chronic care. There is growing research interest in peer support for people living with HIV, particularly in high-income countries and related to the evaluation of effects. The revealed gaps of prioritized functions of peer support have implications for further research. Further focus on interventions addressing secondary prevention related to noncommunicable diseases as part of a care package is recommended to meet people’s needs and preferences and increase self-management related to a chronic lifelong condition.

• Berg, Rigmor; Page, Samantha & Øgård-Repål, Anita (2021). The effectiveness of peer-support for people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE. 16(6), p. 1–24. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252623. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background - The practice of involving people living with HIV in the development and provision of healthcare has gained increasing traction. Peer-support for people living with HIV is assistance and encouragement by an individual considered equal, in taking an active role in self-management of their chronic health condition. The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effects of peer-support for people living with HIV.<p> <p>Methods - We conducted a systematic review in accordance with international guidelines. Following systematic searches of eight databases until May 2020, two reviewers performed independent screening of studies according to preset inclusion criteria. We conducted risk of bias assessments and meta-analyses of the available evidence in randomised controlled trials (RCTs). The certainty of the evidence for each primary outcome was evaluated with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system.<p> <p>Results - After screening 219 full texts we included 20 RCTs comprising 7605 participants at baseline from nine different countries. The studies generally had low risk of bias. Main outcomes with high certainty of evidence showed modest, but superior retention in care (Risk Ratio [RR] 1.07; Confidence Interval [CI] 95% 1.02–1.12 at 12 months follow-up), antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence (RR 1.06; CI 95% 1.01–1.10 at 3 months follow-up), and viral suppression (Odds Ratio up to 6.24; CI 95% 1.28–30.5 at 6 months follow-up) for peer-support participants. The results showed that the current state of evidence for most other main outcomes (ART initiation, CD4 cell count, quality of life, mental health) was promising, but too uncertain for firm conclusions.<p> <p>Conclusions - Overall, peer-support with routine medical care is superior to routine clinic follow-up in improving outcomes for people living with HIV. It is a feasible and effective approach for linking and retaining people living with HIV to HIV care, which can help shoulder existing services.

• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Presno, Åsne Knutson De & Fossum, Mariann (2018). Simulation with standardized patients to prepare undergraduate nursing students for mental health clinical practice: An integrative literature review. Nurse Education Today. ISSN 0260-6917. 66(2018), p. 149–157. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.04.018. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Strand, Ståle Arvill & Karlsen, Tor-Ivar (2017). Karakterpress, kroppspress og gjengpress - Fokusgruppeintervju av jenter i 9. klassetrinn etter funn fra Ungdata undersøkelsen. Tidsskrift for psykisk helsearbeid. ISSN 1503-6707. 14(2), p. 109–120. doi: 10.18261/issn.1504-3010-2017-02-03. Full text in Research Archive

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• Øgård-Repål, Anita & Gundersen, Ellen Dahl (2026). Sykepleierstudenter oppnår stort faglig og kulturelt utbytte av utveksling til Uganda | Sykepleien. https://sykepleien.no/fag. doi: 10.4220/Sykepleiens.2026.104166. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Studenter ved Universitetet i Agder kombinerte bacheloroppgave og utveksling i Uganda. Erfaringene viser stort læringsutbytte, men høy arbeidsbelastning.

• Antonini, Marcela; Rocha,, Daniel de Macedo; Rocha, Karyanna Alves de Alencar; Elias, Henrique Ciabotti; Øgård-Repål, Anita & Vettore, Mario Vianna [Show all 11 contributors for this article] (2025). Clamídia e gonorreia entre usuários de profilaxia pré-exposição (PrEP) para o HIV: um estudo de prevalência. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård, Monika; Hillen, Andrea Stefanie; Binfield-Skøie, Tina & Øgård-Repål, Anita (2025). Symposium NordYrk: Balancing the Ph.D: A qualitative study of Ph.D. candidates’ experiences of balancing the Ph.D. work. Full text in Research Archive
• Myhre, Sunniva; Øgård, Monika & Øgård-Repål, Anita (2025). Yrkesfaglærerutdanning: Læring i hjerte av arbeidslivet​. Presentasjon NordYrk. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2025). I urolige tider er mange bekymret for fremtiden. Hva skal vi gjøre? Forskning.no. ISSN 1891-635X. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Gelius, Heidi & Ersfjord, Ellen Margrete Iveland (2025). Sammen er vi sterkere. Full text in Research Archive
• Sørensen, Kristine Dahl; Øgård-Repål, Anita; Senneseth, Trude; Fangen, Kim; Pigao, Joyce & Fossheim, Ørjan (2025). Helse bygges i fellesskap – tør vi samskape på alvor? Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Vi vil etablere en samskapningsmodell i Sør inspirert av Samskapning i Vest. Samskaping betyr å finne løsninger på felles problemer, sammen med dem det gjelder. I fellesskap videreutvikler vi løsningene og gjør forbedringer underveis. Det krever at alle er åpne for nye roller, nye måter å tenke på, og en annen fordeling av makt enn før.

• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Haugland, Siri Håvås; Vederhus, John-Kåre; Robstad, Anja Nastasja & Stea, Tonje Holte (2024). What about the family? Sleep problems among close family members of people with mental health- or substance use problems. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2024). Tida etter utskrivelse fra psykisk helsevern er ekstra sårbar, det vil Sørlandet sykehus og Grimstad kommune gjøre noe med. [Internet]. Napha. Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for psykisk helsearbeid. Full text in Research Archive
• Gelius, Heidi; Øgård-Repål, Anita & Presno, Åsne Knutson De (2024). Sykepleierstudenter må forberedes på etiske gråsoner. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2024). Nå kommer kunstig intelligens til rusomsorgen. [Internet]. ROP- Nasjonal Kompetansetjeneste for ROP lidelser. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2023). Hjelp fra frivillige med hiv gjør sykehusene bedre. [Journal]. Nrk.no. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2023). Treatment improved when people with HIV supported each other. [Internet]. partner.sciencenorway.no . Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2023). Når mennesker som er syke, støtter hverandre, blir behandlingen bedre. [Internet]. forskning.no. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Hege Mari; Øgård-Repål, Anita; Martinez, Santiago & Fangen, Kim (2023). Presentasjon: Erfaring fra pilotering av digitale pasientforløp for pasienter med humant immunsvikt virus (HIV) - en kvalitativ studie. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Hege Mari; Øgård-Repål, Anita; Martinez, Santiago; Fangen, Kim & Ersfjord, Ellen Margrete Iveland (2023). WORKSHOP: Digital transformation of outpatient clinics: lessons learned from a Norwegian HIV clinic. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Fossum, Mariann; Skogen, Vegard & Berg, Rigmor (2023). Kan livskvaliteten til de som lever med hiv påvirkes av å treffe andre som lever med hiv? Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2023). Menneske vs. Maskin: Etiske problemstillinger ved digital oppfølging av mennesker med rus- og psykisk helse relaterte lidelser. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Hege Mari & Øgård-Repål, Anita (2023). From user-controlled outpatient clinic to user-controlled digital follow-up of patients with HIV . Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2023). Likepersonsarbeid ved poliklinikk for mennesker som lever med HIV. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Hege Mari; Ersfjord, Ellen Margrete Iveland; Øgård-Repål, Anita & Fangen, Kim (2023). HVORDAN SIKRE BRUKERINVOLVERING I UTVIKLINGEN AV DIGITAL HJEMMEOPPFØLGING. Full text in Research Archive
• Antonini, Marcela; Vettore, Mario Vianna; Øgård-Repål, Anita; Rocha, Daniel Macêdo; Alencar, Karyanna Alves De & Elias, Henrique Ciabotti [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2023). Chlamydia trachomatis e Neisseria gonorrhoeae em usuários de PrEP: comparação entre diferentes sítios anatômicos. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2022). Peer support for people living with HIV. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2021). «Likepersonsarbeid på poliklinikk». Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Fossum, Mariann & Berg, Rigmor (2021). ‘How do I handle it all’: Systematic scoping review as a possibility to get an overview when the scope is broad. Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita (2020). Har du noen gang snakket med et menneske som lever med hiv? Forskning.no. ISSN 1891-635X. Full text in Research Archive
• Illeris, Helene; Anundsen, Tormod Wallem; Valberg, Tony; Svingen-Austestad, Anna; Skregelid, Lisbet & Amundsen, Even Lynne [Show all 12 contributors for this article] (2018). BEBO. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  BEBO er en fanzine, produceret i forbindelse med forskningsgruppen Kunst og sosiale relasjoners beboelse på Feviktun bo- og omsorgscenter i juni 2017

• Presno, Åsne Knutson De; Øgård-Repål, Anita & Fossum, Mariann (2018). "Simulering som forberedelse til praksis i psykisk helsearbeid". Full text in Research Archive
• Presno, Åsne Knutson De; Øgård-Repål, Anita & Fossum, Mariann (2018). Students` experiences of simulation with standardized patients used to prepare them for mental health nursing clinical practice. Full text in Research Archive
• Presno, Åsne Knutson De & Øgård-Repål, Anita (2017). "Simulering i psykisk helse". Full text in Research Archive
• Øgård-Repål, Anita; Fossum, Mariann; Berg, Rigmor & Skogen, Vegard (2023). Peer support in healthcare services for people living with HIV. Experiences of peer support in outpatient clinics from the perspective of service users, peer supporters, and healthcare professionals. Universitetet i Agder. ISSN 9788284271217. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to explore peer support as a service for people living with HIV. This study aimed to describe and get an overview of peer support interventions for people living with HIV worldwide. Furthermore, how peer support was experienced by service users, peer supporters, and healthcare professionals in outpatient clinics was examined. Designs, methods, and samples: This PhD consists of three studies. Study 1 was a scoping review, where descriptive analyses and a simplified manual thematic analysis were performed to summarize the findings across the dataset. In Study 2, in-depth interviews were conducted with 16 service users living with HIV. The collected data were analyzed using directed, qualitative content analysis to organize and report the findings. Study 3 was a qualitative study involving 15 indepth individual interviews, ten peer supporters, and five healthcare professionals. In addition, two focus group discussions with 4–5 participants were conducted. An inductive approach was followed when patterns in the empirical data were identified, analyzed, and reported following a reflexive and collaborative thematic analysis. Conclusions: This thesis provides knowledge of peer support as a low threshold intervention to meet the need for social support to enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV. The project provides increased knowledge of a peer supporter's contribution to the existing outpatient clinics to respond to the multiple challenges faced by people living with HIV. The increased recognition of peer support worldwide and the supporting literature demonstrate the flexibility of peer support, adjusted to the needs of the service users. These findings indicate that peer support contributes to a more person-centered approach in outpatient clinics. Improved understanding of the providers' experiences found in this study calls for the greater availability of peer support and the development of peer support programs as a part of usual care in outpatient clinics in Norway. An increased formalization of the peer supporter role will benefit service users, peer supporters, and healthcare professionals by informing expectations. Furthermore, it seems crucial to consider the increased exchange of knowledge at outpatient clinics when incorporating people living with HIV into the development and distribution of services.

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