PROMOTION OF COMPREHENSIVE CHILD HEALTH: A SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTION BASED ON THE SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM
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https://doi.org/10.56238/isevjhv5n2-002Keywords:
Child Behavior, Health Education, BMI, Child Health, Emotional HealthAbstract
The school environment is a strategic space for health promotion actions, especially during childhood. This study presents the results of an intervention project carried out with students from the early years of elementary education at a public school in Votuporanga, São Paulo, based on the guidelines of the School Health Program (PSE). The project focused on the integral development of children, addressing physical, emotional, and social aspects. The activities carried out were playful and educational, covering topics such as healthy eating, hygiene, assertive behavior, emotional expression, and life project development. Anthropometric assessment revealed a considerable prevalence of overweight and obesity, requiring continuous attention to child nutrition. Students demonstrated a good understanding of hygiene and social behaviors, although regular practice still depends on family reinforcement. Regarding emotional aspects, most reported positive feelings, especially joy and love, but negative emotions such as sadness and anger were also observed. The diversity in the professional choices mentioned by the children reflected cultural, family, and social influences. The results reinforced the importance of intersectoral, continuous, and context-sensitive school-based interventions capable of promoting health and citizenship from the earliest years of life.
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