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Health Promotion in the University Setting: A Scoping Review.
Stefania Paduano1,2, Daniela Amicizia1,3, Daniele Mancuso1,4
1Health Promotion Group of the Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health (SItI), Rome, Italy.
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|December 24, 2025
Summary
Universities are increasingly implementing health promotion initiatives, with a strong focus on mental health and psychological well-being. However, fully integrating these efforts into university culture remains a significant challenge.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Higher Education Research
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Universities play a crucial role in shaping the health and well-being of their communities.
- There is a growing recognition of the need for structured health promotion initiatives within higher education institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of health promotion initiatives in universities.
- To describe the scope and nature of interventions and strategies implemented in higher education settings.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science).
- Studies published between 2015 and 2024, focusing on university health promotion, were included.
- Data were extracted and synthesized using a narrative approach.
Main Results:
- Thirty-six studies were included, with a concentration in Europe and the Western Pacific Region.
- Mental health and psychological well-being were the most frequent intervention areas (52.8%).
- Initiatives ranged from specific interventions to broader university-level strategies and networks.
Conclusions:
- Universities have made progress in establishing health promotion programs.
- Challenges persist in fully embedding health promotion into the overall university culture.
- Further integration is needed to maximize the impact of these initiatives.
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