Promoting health literacy in secondary schools: implications for school nurses Ann Hagell and Frances Perrow Association for Young People’s Health

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Hagell A, Rigby E and Perrow F (2015) British Journal of School Nursing Vol 10, No.2

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Promoting health literacy in secondary schools: implications for school nurses Ann Hagell and Frances Perrow Association for Young Peoples Health What can schools do to promote health literacy and what is the role of school nursing staff? (1) Scoping review of the evidence (2) Focus groups and interviews in three schools Hagell A, Rigby E and Perrow F (2015) British Journal of School Nursing Vol 10, No.2 Review findings: components of health literacy Understanding health information Recognising when help is needed Developing skills to manage risk and make lifestyle choices Learning how to navigate the system Developing healthy attitudes towards health issues the capacity of an individual to obtain, interpret and understand basic health information and services in ways which are health-enhancing (NCC, 2004) Review findings: using schools to promote health literacy Various methods (input to curriculum, change to school ethos, engagement with families & communities) Young people need to learn skills AND become empowered to take action Efforts need to be set within a whole-school approach Any content needs to be taught well Review findings: the role of school nursing team Classroom-based delivery by school nurses Individual contact with school nurses Wider outreach and working with outside agencies But school nursing workforce is small and needs to work in partnership with other agencies Key themes from the focus groups and interviews Importance of supporting Yrs 6 & 7 emotional health and wellbeing in transition to secondary school School nurses seen as a positive factor in reducing anxiety Need for whole school awareness of school nurse team Ask how young people prefer to get health information Some ideas and suggestions SN- led health workshops Schools can commission additional SN time SNs to deliver PSHE lessons/assembly Anonymous ways for pupils to contact the SN Promotion of SN team in planners More info