Abstract
The current COVID-19 pandemic has exposed missing links between health promotion and national/global health emergency policies. In response, health promotion initiatives were urgently developed and applied around the world. A selection of case studies from five countries, based on the Socio-Ecological Model of Health Promotion, exemplify ‘real-world’ action and challenges for health promotion intervention, research, and policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions range from a focus on individuals/families, organizations, communities and in healthcare, public health, education and media systems, health-promoting settings, and policy. Lessons learned highlight the need for emphasizing equity, trust, systems approach, and sustained action in future health promotion preparedness strategies. Challenges and opportunities are highlighted regarding the need for rapid response, clear communication based on health literacy, and collaboration across countries, disciplines, and health and education systems for meaningful solutions to global health crises.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-37 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Global Health Promotion |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s) 2021.
Keywords
- equity/social justice
- health literacy
- health-promoting healthcare
- health-promoting schools
- mental health literacy
- migrant health
- vulnerable groups
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health