Health promotion intervention in at-risk South African primary schools
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21323934 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ruzaika Shaik Mahomed (University of Pretoria, corresponding author), Elsa Etokabeka (0000-0003-1110-2283, Stellenbosch University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 84 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 22-32 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Education Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0017-8969 • E-ISSN: 1748-8176 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00178969241289331 |
| OpenAlex | W4403944478 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
Background: Interventions to promote health have been implemented in some urban settings. However, school-based health promotion interventions in at-risk urban schools have not been thoroughly investigated. Objective: This article investigates teachers’ perceptions regarding health promotion interventions with the main goal of establishing social change in at-risk school communities. Design: The study used phenomenology as a theoretical lens supported by the use of a qualitative research approach. As a theoretical framework, the researchers utilised Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. Setting: The investigation used a descriptive case study design to select 17 teachers from 2 at-risk urban primary schools in Pretoria. Methods: Visual data including participatory reflection action posters and photographs, and field notes were part of the data collection techniques. Findings: Teachers’ responses informed how school-based health promotion interventions can be developed in the foundation phase of education. Themes relevant to this included recognition of the importance of education in bringing about social change; involving the whole community in developing health promotion projects; working closely with parents; promoting physical activity; and advocating for nutritional literacy. Goals can best be achieved through a focus on nutritional needs, physical health and social needs of at-risk communities. Conclusion: Findings from this study can be used to inform at-risk communities about food consumption, optimum physical activities and positive socio-emotional actions. Beyond this, young professionals entering the field of education should be encouraged to develop awareness of how school-based health promotion programmes can benefit the health and well-being of children
Environmental health · Family medicine · Health promotion · Intervention (counseling) · Political science · Politics · Promotion (chess) · Public health · Injury Epidemiology and Prevention · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · School Health and Nursing Education
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Recommendations to Enhance Parental Involvement and Adolescent Participation in Physical Activity
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Teacher Training and Engagement in Health Promotion Mediates Health Behavior Outcomes
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Principled Promotion of Health
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |