Advancements in Health Promotion within Schools: A Scoping Review and Bibliometric Analysis (2018–2023)

Background: School-aged children experience significant academic, social, and physiological transformations. Acquiring skills and adopting healthy lifestyles during this period is vital for their development and success. Methods: This review comprises two phases: A bibliometric analysis to map global trends in school health promotion research, followed by a scoping review focused on India, which explores various research themes and identifies gaps. Results: Global interest in school health promotion is rising, as evidenced by the bibliometric analysis. Five principal themes emerged from the content analysis: (a) Mental health and capacity building, (b) substance abuse prevention, (c) lifestyle, hygiene, and preventive education, (d) menstrual health, and (e) oral health. Conclusion: There is a pressing need for further research in India, particularly concerning mental health and capacity building in children, as well as oral health management strategies.