Table 3 Categories of general mechanisms and contextual factors that may play a role in the desired outcomes
From: Evaluation of health promotion in schools: a realistic evaluation approach using mixed methods
Mechanisms | Contextual factors |
|---|---|
Outcome 1: Development of an HP approach at the school level | |
- Development of collective work skills - Integration of HP in the school's project - Common perception of HP - Presence of a leader | - National institutional will - Local institutional support - Training means and trained resources - Availability of resources - Community involvement |
Outcome 2: Development of teachers' HP practices | |
- Development of personal skills - Perception of HP - Perceived self-efficacy - Capacity to use resources - Capacity to integrate HP considerations in their practices - Motivation and interest - Teachers' empowerment | - Local institutional support - HP integrated in the school's project - Training means and trained resources - Availability of resources - Existence of an HP approach within the school - Perceived needs of children |
Outcome 3: Development of children's school well-being | |
- Health education activities - Involvement of children in HP project - Development of personal life skills | - Development of a global HP school approach integrating parents and wider community - Teachers having HP practices - Development a supportive psychosocial and physical environment |