"Empowering School Health Nursing: Screening and Preventive Strategies for Common Childhood Illnesses"

Abstract: School health nursing plays a vital role in ensuring the holistic well-being of children by focusing on prevention, early detection, and management of health problems within the school environment. The school serves as an ideal platform for promoting child health because it provides access to large groups of children during their formative years. This review explores the significance of school health nursing, major screening components, and preventive measures implemented to control common childhood illnesses. It also discusses the roles, challenges, and future directions for enhancing school health programs. Integrating evidence-based screening and preventive strategies into school health services can improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of students and foster healthier generations.