Embedding brain health in the curriculum: a qualitative study of primary school teacher perceptions
Findings reflect the untapped potential of primary schools as settings for brain health promotion. Supporting teachers through targeted training, curriculum alignment, and partnerships with health experts may assist the delivery brain health education in meaningful and sustainable ways. Our findings have relevance for broader public health discussions concerning lifelong brain health, while remaining grounded in the immediate educational context of primary schools.
Authors
- Erin Mackenzie
- Joyce Siette
- Jessica Ayyoub
Institutions
- Western Sydney University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26747-0
- Primary Topic
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00