Professional Characteristics of Health Promotion: A Scoping Review of the German and International Literature

Professional Characteristics of Health Promotion: A Scoping Review of the German and International Literature

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Objective: This scoping review investigates current developments in the professional characteristics of health promotion (HP) with a focus on the German speaking part of Europe.The conceptualization of HP is a prerequisite for el reformador tequila anejo progressing HP professionalization and clarifying the interconnectedness between HP and Public Health.Methods: The search strategy was informed by sociological professionalization theories.

Original publications were included in a content-based analysis.Results: Ninety publications (37 original publications) were identified in the review.The results are summarized in categories based on professional characteristics: 1) profession, 2) ethics, 3) education/training 4) competencies, and 5) quality.

The professionalization of sequal eclipse 5 battery HP regarding the professional characteristics is less developed in the German compared to the international literature.Conclusion: The mixed findings emphasize the relevance of a common HP conceptualization.The HP core competencies, which have been developed by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education must be further promoted.

A strong HP workforce within Public Health strengthens the HP status in policy contexts and society and its contribution to promoting health and tackling social inequalities in health.