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Title: A Confluence of Evidence: What Lies behind a 'Whole School' Approach to Health Education in Schools?
Language: English
Authors: Thomas, Felicity, Aggleton, Peter
Source: Health Education. 2016 116(2):154-176.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 23
Publication Date: 2016
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Educational Methods, Health Education, Holistic Approach, Literature Reviews, Health Promotion, Sexuality, Bullying, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking, Drug Abuse, Mental Health, Student School Relationship, Access to Health Care, Barriers
DOI: 10.1108/HE-10-2014-0091
ISSN: 0965-4283
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the evidence base to support whole school approaches. Design/methodology/approach: The authors conduct a review of published evaluations and evidence syntheses across six areas in the international health-promoting schools literature. Findings: Although whole school approaches are often advocated in literature and policy on health-promoting schools, the evidence base for their effectiveness is partial and is often health topic specific. This paper reviews the evidence base across six different health-related areas, namely: sexual health; bullying; alcohol and drug use; mental health; school connectedness; and access to services. It identifies commonalities in learning, enabling a confluence of evidence on the factors central to the provision of effective health education and support within schools. Whilst findings endorse a whole school approach, they also suggest that some of the more subtle evidence-based principles on which such approaches are underpinned are not generally explicitly reflected in practice. Originality/value: The paper offers the first cross-topic synthesis of findings on health education effects and effectiveness in six health-related areas, to identify commonalities in learning. Findings contribute to the evidence base for the use of a whole school approach when undertaking health education in schools.
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Entry Date: 2016
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