In-person and digital health promotion interventions in higher education: an integrative literature review.
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| Title: | In-person and digital health promotion interventions in higher education: an integrative literature review. |
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| Authors: | Islam, Jakia (AUTHOR), Räisänen, Anu M. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. May2026, Vol. 74 Issue 5, p1170-1177. 8p. |
| Subjects: | Employees, Medical information storage & retrieval systems, Substance abuse, Research funding, Mental health, Exercise, Digital health, Universities & colleges, Human sexuality, Regulation of body weight, Psychological well-being, Systematic reviews, MEDLINE, Sex customs, Health promotion, College students, Online information services, Psychology information storage & retrieval systems, Industrial hygiene, Nutrition |
| Abstract: | Health promotion programs in university settings can enhance individual and community well-being. This integrative literature review examined digital and in-person health promotion interventions in higher education. From 11,986 articles across PubMed, Embase, and PsycINFO, 286 met inclusion criteria. Most targeted students (n = 220), with fewer focusing on employees (n = 42) or campus-wide approaches (n = 24). In-person programs were most common (n = 139), followed by digital (n = 105) and hybrid formats (n = 42). Among student interventions, mental health was the leading focus (n = 54), followed by multi-domain (n = 40) and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (n = 38). Employee programs primarily addressed physical activity (n = 20), multiple domains (n = 18), and weight management (n = 2). The findings suggest that a holistic approach to student health and well-being has been adopted, but there is paucity of interventions to support employee well-being. Expanding programs beyond physical health to support faculty and staff—especially in mental health—is essential, as their well-being contributes to student success and flourishing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Health promotion programs in university settings can enhance individual and community well-being. This integrative literature review examined digital and in-person health promotion interventions in higher education. From 11,986 articles across PubMed, Embase, and PsycINFO, 286 met inclusion criteria. Most targeted students (n = 220), with fewer focusing on employees (n = 42) or campus-wide approaches (n = 24). In-person programs were most common (n = 139), followed by digital (n = 105) and hybrid formats (n = 42). Among student interventions, mental health was the leading focus (n = 54), followed by multi-domain (n = 40) and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (n = 38). Employee programs primarily addressed physical activity (n = 20), multiple domains (n = 18), and weight management (n = 2). The findings suggest that a holistic approach to student health and well-being has been adopted, but there is paucity of interventions to support employee well-being. Expanding programs beyond physical health to support faculty and staff—especially in mental health—is essential, as their well-being contributes to student success and flourishing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07448481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2025.2578654 |
