School Nurses' Experiences of Health Promotion for School-Age Asylum Seekers.

ABSTRACT: The number of school-age asylum seekers and refugees worldwide is increasing. Health promotion provided by school nurses can be crucial for the well-being of young asylum seekers, yet research on these nurses' experiences is limited. This qualitative study aims to describe school nurses' experiences of providing health promotion to school-age asylum seekers. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 school nurses, and inductive content analysis was then used. The results were grouped under the following themes: (1) difficulties in providing health services to school-age asylum seekers, (2) considering the vulnerable circumstances of asylum seekers, (3) the importance of family-centered health promotion, and (4) the importance of time management. School nurses face challenges that st

SUBMITTER: Inkeroinen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170573 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature