Abstract
Objective: Conduct an integrative literature review to identify the most relevant body care among elementary school students and what factors are associated with this care. Methods: The databases used: Virtual library on adolescent health (Adolec) (n = 159); National Library of Medicine (Pubmed) (n = 2); Virtual Health Library (BVSaúde) (n = 9); Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) (n = 46) and Google Scholar (n = 34). The selected articles approached health care among schoolchildren aged 5 to 18 years based on their perception of their body. Only original articles used in Brazil were used. In total, 250 articles were found, of these, 241 were excluded by the title, 27 excluded by the abstract and 1 excluded by duplication, leaving only 3 to be part of this review. Results: We realized that the studies showed that the students are dissatisfied with their bodies and that they do not have indicated body care. Studies have shown that such dissatisfaction can directly affect health and well-being. Final considerations: perceived health actions in the school environment, if developed, could allow students to access knowledge about how to take care of their bodies and, finally, have better health.