Perspectives of education in the field of health security– reflections in the light of the results of own research

Abstract

A school that responds to the challenges of the future, cares for the safety of students, and ensures
psychosocial well-being are the requirements for modern education. The Ministry of National Education
assumes that the main area of educational policy in 2025 will be activities in the field of health education of
students, and in particular care for their physical and mental health. The aim of the article is to draw attention to the challenges for education in the field of health safety, and especially health education. The authors assumed that health education is an important element in the process of ensuring the desired level of health safety. Health safety includes both the prevention of health threats, as well as their control and ensuring lasting health support for society. Assuming that the key goal of these activities is to protect people's health and life, the process of shaping health safety cannot be devoid of educational activities. The publication presents selected results of research conducted among students of purposefully selected fields of study. The study used the diagnostic
survey method, and the aim of the research was to identify students' opinions on various aspects of safety, with particular emphasis on health security. The study was conducted in the context of a health crisis (COVID-19 pandemic), which further highlighted the essence of the issues addressed. The results showed that students are aware of the changes and consequences brought about by the global health crisis. At the same time, students’ interest in introducing a subject in the field of health security to the study program should be described as only moderate, even though they appreciate the essence of this area of education and connect it with the concept of sustainable development.