SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM (PSE): INTEGRATING PUBLIC HEALTH AND EDUCATION POLICIES

Abstract

The School Health Program (PSE), initiated in 2007 by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, aims to integrate health and education policies in Brazil to promote the integral health of students and improve their academic performance. The objective of the research was to evaluate the effectiveness of the PSE in this integration, analyzing how the integrated approach contributes to the promotion of health and the improvement of school performance. The research was characterized as a bibliographic research and involved the analysis of the program's actions, such as educational activities on health, vaccination campaigns and the provision of health services in schools. The results showed that the PSE has been successful in incorporating health actions into the school environment, promoting collaboration between health professionals and educators, and offering continuous support to teachers. The research concluded that the integration of health and education policies through the PSE has led to the improvement of students' health indicators, reduction of diseases and promotion of healthy habits, in addition to creating a school environment that values health as an essential part of the educational process. This integrated model not only improves the quality of life of students, but is also associated with better academic results, highlighting the importance of a coordinated approach to meet the needs of children and adolescents effectively.