Implementing a regional school health research network in england to improve adolescent health and well-being, a qualitative process evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an increased need for prevention and early intervention surrounding young people's health and well-being. Schools offer a pivotal setting for this with evidence suggesting that focusing on health within schools improves educational attainment. One promising approach is the creation of School Health Research Networks which exist in Wales and Scotland, but are yet to be developed and evaluated in England.

Methods

This qualitative process evaluation aimed to identify the main barriers and facilitators to implementing a pilot School Health Research Network in the South West of England (SW-SHRN). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with school staff, local authority members, and other key stakeholders. Interview data were analysed using the 7-stage frame

SUBMITTER: Widnall E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10122722 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature