Exploring Educator-Student Communication Patterns in Health Education Settings: A Scoping Review
Khadija DAOUDI, Abdellah GANTARE
Effective communication is essential in health education, particularly in schools, where educators shape students' health behaviors and well-being. Educator-student communication in this study encompasses a range of verbal and non-verbal exchanges that occur during health education sessions, impacting comprehension and engagement. This scoping review is dedicated to a comprehensive examination of educator-student communication in health education, exploring key concepts, methodologies, and findings within both school and healthcare contexts. We gathered data from 2013 to 2023 through major scientific databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science, Springer, and Google Scholar. Nine studies meeting the predetermined inclusion criteria were pertinent to this review. These studies employed diverse methodologies, including observation studies, qualitative research designs, and discourse analysis. Our analysis underscores the pivotal role of effective educatorstudent communication interactions in achieving positive health education outcomes. A recurrent theme was inter-professional communication, highlighting the significance of teamwork and coordination. Communication dynamics significantly influenced decisionmaking processes. Contextual factors, such as case complexity and cultural diversity, played a substantial role. Cognitive authority distribution and coconstruction were pivotal in shaping knowledge sharing within the classroom. In summary, this scoping review delves into educator-student communication during health education sessions in both school and healthcare settings. It emphasizes the significance of tailored communication and student engagement in health education, providing valuable insights for evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting positive health behaviors among students.
Keywords: Health Education, Educator-Student, Communication, School Settings, Healthcare Settings, Effective Communication, Positive Health Behaviors
