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.

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BMC Public Health
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2026-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26747-0
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Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
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Embedding brain health in the curriculum: a qualitative study of primary school teacher perceptions

Erin Mackenzie, Joyce Siette, Jessica Ayyoub
BMC Public Health
Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
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Embedding brain health in the curriculum: a qualitative study of primary school teacher perceptions

Erin Mackenzie, Joyce Siette, Jessica Ayyoub
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Abstract

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.

BMC Public Health
Western Sydney University (AU)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 38%
Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
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