Vol. 1, Issue 1, Part A (2024)

The importance of hygiene education in schools is well-recognized for improving student health and reducing absenteeism due to preventable diseases. Nurse-facilitated peer education programs offer an innovative approach to instil sustainable hygiene practices among students. This review examines previously published literature to assess the effectiveness of these programs in promoting hygiene behaviours, their implementation challenges, and the long-term impact on health outcomes. The review highlights the role of school nurses as facilitators, the peer-to-peer model's scalability, and the need for structured evaluation metrics for program success.