Participation of university community members in Health Promoting University (HPU) initiatives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several universities around the world have adopted the settings approach to health to create a Health Promoting University (HPU) initiative. Health promoting initiatives are built on the values of health promotion, with participation being one of the most important. Despite the above, there is little information on how university community members participate in HPU initiatives. This study aims to describe the participation of university community members in HPU initiatives in universities around the world.

Methods

An online questionnaire was sent to representatives of universities that have implemented a HPU initiative. The questionnaire inquired about the level and nature of participation of university community members (students, professors, and administrative/

SUBMITTER: Suarez-Reyes M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10485255 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature