Health promoting schools in Africa : evidence, strategies, challenges and prospects

Health promoting schools in Africa : evidence, strategies, challenges and prospects / guest editors, Andrew J. Macnab, Faith A. Gagnon and Donald Stewart.

Africa faces significant challenges educating the next generation in the context of health. Strong political action, broad participation and sustained advocacy are required to capitalize on the proven potential of novel initiatives now available to disseminate 'knowledge' and 'healthy...

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Other Authors: Macnab, Andrew J. (Editor), Gagnon, Faith A. (Editor), Stewart, Donald (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Bradford, England] : Emerald, 2014.
Edition:Special edition two.
Series:Health Education: Volume 114, Issue 4.
Subjects:
Health education > Africa.
Health promotion > Research.
School hygiene > Cross-cultural studies.
Health education
Health promotion > Research
School hygiene
Africa
Cross-cultural studies
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Editorial advisory board; Health promoting schools:initiatives in Africa; External stakeholders and health promoting schools: complexity and practice in South Africa; Activities for engaging schools in health promotion; School food gardens: fertile ground for education; Oral health promotion in schools:rationale and evaluation; Adolescent-friendly technologies as potential adjuncts for health promotion.

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