Nursing Students' Experiences in School-Based Mental Health Promotion: A Qualitative Study in Chile.

ABSTRACT: Background: Mental health problems are increasingly common among children and adolescents, making schools a key setting for health promotion. Nurses can play a central role in prevention and support, but in Chile, the role of the school nurse has not yet been formally established. Understanding nursing students' experiences in school-based mental health promotion can inform curriculum development and strengthen professional identity. Methods: A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was conducted with third-year nursing students enrolled in a mental health course (N = 64). Data was collected through six individual interviews and one focus group, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using ATLAS.ti 25.0.1^®. To ensure rigor, the study was guided by the Consol

SUBMITTER: Tapia Mercado CG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12736248 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature