School nurses' perceptions and experiences of delivering a universal health-promotion program targeting both children and parents in the Swedish primary school context.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schools are important settings for universal child health promotion. Understanding the experiences of providers of interventions targeting both children and their parents is crucial for designing feasible and sustainable school-based health promotion programs.

Aim

The aim of this study was to explore school nurses' perceptions and experiences of delivering a health-promotion program focusing on healthy lifestyle habits in primary schools in Sweden.

Methods

This study employed an explorative qualitative design with an inductive approach. Interviews were conducted with school nurses using a semi-structured interview guide. The data were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

School nurses had insights regarding the ac

SUBMITTER: Moberg M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12406544 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature