Health education projects in Portuguese schools: A multicases study

Nurse-Led Approaches to Lowering Alcohol Use among Adolescents: Study Findings

“…Portuguese adolescents show a high prevalence of substance use, particularly alcohol, with a clear trend of higher consumption among males compared to females [ 17 ]. Recognizing that the significance of school-based strategies in prevention and intervention is crucial, Portugal’s educational system supports various activities and services to promote health, prevent diseases, and facilitate early intervention for student health issues [ 18 , 19 ]. These efforts are essential to the Portuguese national health system by enhancing students’ health, well-being, cognitive and emotional development and academic success.…”

“…Articulated by multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors, psychologists, educational experts, teachers, and educators, these initiatives ensure close collaboration with schools and families to optimize educational outcomes. The extent of school health activities crosses health surveillance, promotion, physical education, disease prevention, health assessments, and early interventions [ 18 , 19 , 20 ]. Portugal’s affiliation with the Schools for Health in Europe (SHE) Network since 1994 underscores the importance of integrating health and education, promoting physical well-being and learning.…”