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ArticleThe Journal of school health2025

Availability and Implementation Characteristics of Nutrition Health Promotion Interventions in Quebec Elementary Schools.

Erin K O'Loughlin, Mounia Naja, Robert J Wellman, Katerina Maximova, Jennifer L O'Loughlin

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Erin K O'LoughlinCentre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de L'université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Québec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-5787-3238
Mounia NajaCentre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de L'université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Québec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-6822-2564
Robert J WellmanDepartment of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3653-9545
Katerina MaximovaMAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-9842-1927
Jennifer L O'LoughlinCentre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de L'université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Québec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-7240-7588

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Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux 16-SP-00494
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAvailability and quality of nutrition-related health-promoting interventions (N-HPIs) vary across primary schools. We examined whether school contextual factors (e.g., socioeconomic deprivation) were associated with N-HPI availability in Quebec, Canada, and whether available N-HPIs incorporated evidence-based implementation characteristics.

methodsIn a cross-sectional study (2016-2019), informants from 171 primary schools reported on N-HPI availability. Availability was analyzed in relation to 10 school-level contextual indicators. A subset of 52 N-HPIs was examined in-depth for alignment with 15 evidence-based implementation characteristics identified in a literature review.

resultsN-HPIs were reported in 120 schools (70%, including 77% serving disadvantaged populations). Among the 52 N-HPIs examined in-depth, over 75% demonstrated four core characteristics: Staff involvement, integration of multiple core competencies, innovative teaching strategies, and alignment with school context. Fewer HPIs included formal evaluation (46%), were delivered over multiple sessions (35%), or engaged students in design or implementation (15%). IMPLICATIONS: To strengthen N-HPIs, policymakers should support flexible, theory-informed interventions that incorporate evaluation from the outset. Greater involvement of students, staff, and families in planning may help address persistent barriers.

conclusionWhile N-HPIs are widespread and often incorporate evidence-based implementation characteristics, there is room to enhance student participation, extend program duration, and strengthen evaluation.

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Health PromotionSchool Health ServicesSchoolsChildCross-Sectional StudiesHumansQuebecevidence‐based charactersiticshealth promotion interventionsnutritionschool‐based

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PMID40610040
PMCPMC12315062

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