Case studies in global school health promotion: from research to practice

A growing body of research identifies strong links between children’s health,social and educational outcomes; it also notes the reciprocal benefits of access to quality education on individual and family health status. In response to these findings, the World Health Organization developed the concept of the Health-Promoting School (HPS), a living catalyst for healthy lives, and for positive changes that students can take home and into the community. Case Studiesin Global School Health Promotion provides readers with a theoretical and research base needed to understand the methods used in communities all over the world to put this captivating concept in place. Case examples from over two dozen countries (representing urban and rural areas in developing and developed nations) outline the strategies taken to implement HPS programs in individual schools, municipalities, and nations. Focuses on new research on implementationFeatures 18 case studies of schools from around the world Based on WHO’s Global School Health Initiative INDICE: Part I: Introduction and Synthesis. Introduction. Framing Theoriesand Implementation Research. Overview of Findings from the Case Studies. Findings from Case Studies. Results and Recommendations.- Part II: Case Studies. Case Studies from Africa. Case Studies from the Americas. Case Studies from Europe. Case Studies from the Eastern Mediterranean. Case Studies from Southeast Asia. Case Studies from Western Pacific.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-92268-3
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 260
• Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés