Journal article
The International Framework for School Health Promotion: Supporting Young People Through and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Journal of School Health, Vol.93(10), pp.920-929
2023
PMID: 37434426
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BACKGROUND
The worldwide COVID-19 government restrictions imposed on young people to limit virus spread have precipitated a growing and long-term educational and health crisis.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE THEORY
This novel study used Sen's Capabilities Approach as a theoretical framework to examine the current health and educational impacts of COVID-19 on youth, referencing emerging literature. The objective was to inform the design of an internationally relevant framework for school health promotion to support young people through and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Mapping of existing health resources, internal/external conversion factors and capabilities were used to identify classroom, school and system level strategies that will enable young people to flourish. Four central enablers were identified and used in the design of the International Framework for School Health Promotion (IFSHP).
IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY, PRACTICE AND EQUITY
The IFSHP can be used by educational institutions, school leaders and teachers to innovate existing health promotion programs, policies and practices to support young people through and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
CONCLUSIONS
School systems, schools and teachers are encouraged to utilize the IFSHP to review and innovate existing school health programs to ensure they meet the increased physical and mental health needs of young people.
Details
- Title
- The International Framework for School Health Promotion: Supporting Young People Through and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Authors
- Joseph J Scott (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Education and Tertiary AccessLynette Vernon Dr (Author) - Edith Cowan UniversityAlexandra Metse (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Psychology
- Publication details
- Journal of School Health, Vol.93(10), pp.920-929
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.
- Date published
- 2023
- DOI
- 10.1111/josh.13369
- ISSN
- 1746-1561
- PMID
- 37434426
- Copyright note
- © 2023 The Authors. Journal of School Health published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American School Health Association. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education and Tertiary Access; Cancer Research Cluster; School of Health - Psychology; STEM in Education Research Theme
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99740698802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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