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Safeguarding in dance as a public health issue: a systems-level policy framework.
| Τίτλος: | Safeguarding in dance as a public health issue: a systems-level policy framework. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Cumming J; School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, United Kingdom.; Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, United Kingdom., Quinton ML; School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, United Kingdom. |
| Πηγή: | Frontiers in public health [Front Public Health] 2026 Aug 31; Vol. 14, pp. 1919552. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Aug 31 (Print Publication: 2026). |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Frontiers Editorial Office Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101616579 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2296-2565 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 22962565 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Front Public Health Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Lausanne : Frontiers Editorial Office |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Dancing*/psychology , Public Health* , Health Policy*, Humans ; Public Policy |
| Περίληψη: | Safeguarding in dance is an under-recognized public health policy issue, characterized by inconsistent implementation and limited regulation. Drawing on public health frameworks, we conceptualize safeguarding-related harms through a biopsychosocial lens, encompassing physical, psychological, and social impacts. These harms are shaped by interacting factors across individual, interpersonal, organizational, and structural levels. The absence of systemic surveillance and regulatory oversight limits prevention, early intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of safeguarding practices. We propose six complementary policy actions: national surveillance systems, safeguarding audits, a quality mark, clear reporting frameworks, funding-linked accountability, and trauma- and violence-informed care. Together, these actions provide a coordinated, systems-level response, improving accountability, and promoting safe, healthy, and more equitable dance participation. (Copyright © 2026 Cumming and Quinton.) |
| Competing Interests: | The author(s) declared that this work was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: biopsychosocial model; dance; health equity; mental self-harm; public health policy; safeguarding in sport; systems thinking |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260915 Date Completed: 20260915 Latest Revision: 20260916 |
| Update Code: | 20260916 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC13572683 |
| DOI: | 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1919552 |
| PMID: | 42741348 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
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