Dr. Sharon Fonn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sharon Fonn is a Visiting Professor at the University of Gothenburg. Her research interests focus on maternal mortality rates, gender-based discrimination, and public health challenges in various contexts, particularly within Sub-Saharan Africa. Fonn has contributed to numerous studies addressing the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 8, which emphasizes economic growth and decent work. She has been involved in multi-level analyses examining health risk behaviors among adolescents and the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare services. Her work frequently collaborates with international researchers, highlighting issues such as incomplete abortion prevalence, the role of medical records in health research, and the dynamics of private healthcare interactions in light of regulatory changes. Fonn's extensive publication record includes articles in prominent journals, demonstrating her commitment to advancing public health knowledge and interventions.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).