The Representation of Health Concepts in Primary Science Textbooks in Qatar.
This study conducted a systematic content analysis of Qatari primary science textbooks for Grades 4, 5, and 6 to investigate the integration of health concepts, a critical component for addressing public health challenges like childhood obesity. A rigorous methodology was employed, using a validated...
| Publicado en: | Health & Social Care in the Community Vol. 2026; pp. 1 - 14 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
4/22/2026
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