Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Contributions of the health‑promoting universities’ movement: An integrative literature review

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

. Magda Guimarães de Araujo Faria,
. Renan Carvalho Fernandes
. Cristiane Helena Gallasch
. Luciana Valadão Vasconcelos Alves

Fluminense Federal Institute of Education Science and Technology, Macaé (RJ), Brazi

Abstract
The objective was to identify the existing links between the conceptual proposal of the movement of
health-promoting universities (HPU) and the activities carried out to increase the health of workers
in higher education institutions. An integrative literature review was conducted in October 2020 in
the following databases: LILACS, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Web of Science, and CINAHL
and with the Boolean phrase citing, University AND “health promotion.” In the initial review, 5351
studies were found, and after removing the repetitions, applying the inclusion criteria, and making the
qualitative analysis, a sample of 9 articles was obtained. For the construction of the flowchart with the
representation of the eligibility and inclusion of the articles, the PRISMA model was use .The findings
were analyzed with the theoretical and conceptual support of the movement of HPU, which made it
possible to establish the construction of three categories, to quote: full provision of social, medical,
and health services; creating a favorable health environment on campus; and development of health
education actions. The movement of HPU is relevant to the contemporary world; however, initiatives
to incorporate these practices are still scarce, creating a gap between expectations and reality.

Keywords

Health
health promotion
occupational
occupational health
universities
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Journal of Education and Health Promotion
Volume 11, Issue 3
March 2021
Pages 1-6

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