Measuring the Knowledge and Perception of Riyadh Residents Regarding the Presence of Health Educators in Schools
Hanan Alzaidi·Mohammed Alhaider·Khalid Almutairi·Alia Almoajel·Nawaf Alnuwaysir·Suliman Hadaddi·Talal Almadani·Naif Alessa·Faisal Alotibe
BACKGROUND: Health educators play a crucial role in promoting student well-being and fostering healthy behaviors. Despite increasing health concerns among adolescents in Saudi Arabia, such as obesity and mental health disorders, public perceptions of health educators in schools remain underexplored. OBJECTIVES: This study assesses Riyadh residents’ knowledge, perceptions, and support for integrating health educators into educational institutions. MATERIALS & METHODS: A cross-se