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## Abstract ## Background The Ottawa Charter emphasized schools as a central location for health promotion. In particular, a holistic approach involving all members of a school and the school community is considered desirable for school health promotion (SHP). School principals are seen key players in SHP implementation, but little is known about how contextual factors such as the governance of health and education affect their roles. The project aims to study the governance mechanisms and contextual factors affecting SHP implementation in schools in two national contexts: in Malaysia and Switzerland. ## Methods 18 principals were interviewed in expert interviews. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed with MAXQDA using qualitative content analysis with deductive and inductive categories. ## Results Results indicate that there are significant differences in how Malaysia and Switzerland govern SHP. In Malaysia, there are clear structures and responsibilities for SHP. The health and education sectors work closely together, with top-down decision-making on a national level. In contrast, Switzerland has no governmental policy regarding SHP for schools with SHP organized

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Author

S Betschart; D Adams; A Sandmeier; G Skedsmo

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Published

2023

Field

Health Professions (Health Sciences)