Controlling the use of Tobacco for Sustainable Development: A Focus on India and South Africa
The use of tobacco containing products is a global health and economic burden adversely affecting sustainable development, particularly in the developing world. This article focuses on the impact of population growth, aging, gender, culture, and the ascendancy of transnational tobacco companies on the tobacco epidemic in India and South Africa. There is a distinctive manifestation of the tobacco epidemic in India and South Africa based on the stated impacting factors. Successful implementation and execution of tobacco control policies are required to promote sustainable human development. These must act in conjunction with strengthened World Health Organization tobacco control measures and improved understandings of tobacco industry strategies, as well as take population attitudes and practices towards tobacco consumption into consideration. One of the most effective contributions to controlling the tobacco epidemic is seen in health promotion initiatives.
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Gender and leadership for health literacy to combat the epidemic rise of Non-Communicable Diseases
Rufaro Manhanzva, Praise Marara, Theodore Duxbury, Noel J. Pearse, Erik Hoel, Thandi Mzizi, Sunitha C. Srinivas. Gender and leadership for health literacy to combat the epidemic rise of Non-Communicable Diseases.
Health Care for Women International. Published online: 19 May 2017 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2017.1332062 Volume 38 Issue 8 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07399332.2017.1332062 |
ABSTRACT
Until recently, the noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic has been considered only a significant burden to men in high-income countries. However, latest figures indicate that half of all NCD-related deaths affect women, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with global responses to the NCD epidemic overlooking the significance of women and girls in their approaches and programs. This case study highlights the burden of disease challenging South Africa that disproportionately affects women in the country and suggests that the country, along with other LMICs internationally, requires a shift in the gender-based leadership of health literacy and self-empowerment.
Until recently, the noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic has been considered only a significant burden to men in high-income countries. However, latest figures indicate that half of all NCD-related deaths affect women, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with global responses to the NCD epidemic overlooking the significance of women and girls in their approaches and programs. This case study highlights the burden of disease challenging South Africa that disproportionately affects women in the country and suggests that the country, along with other LMICs internationally, requires a shift in the gender-based leadership of health literacy and self-empowerment.
Synergizing Technology and Health Promotion for the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Sunitha C. Srinivas, Lucky Mtolo, Theodore Duxbury, Karen Bradshaw.
Journal for New Generation Sciences
Published online: February 2019
Volume 16
Issue 2
Page 127
ISSN 1684-4998
Journal for New Generation Sciences
Published online: February 2019
Volume 16
Issue 2
Page 127
ISSN 1684-4998
ABSTRACT
With the rapid global increase in the prevalence of tuberculosis, health promotion is crucial to raise communal health awareness. This servicelearning health promotion activity aimed to increase awareness of TB amongst school learners in attendance at the 2016 National Science Festival. A computer-based pre- and post-intervention quiz, an educational poster, an interactive word search game, and a take-home information leaflet were utilized in a health promotion exhibit. Junior and senior school learners who participated in the exhibit showed significant improvements in their post-educational intervention scores. The exhibit was effective as a preliminary measure in reinforcing health information and raising awareness.
With the rapid global increase in the prevalence of tuberculosis, health promotion is crucial to raise communal health awareness. This servicelearning health promotion activity aimed to increase awareness of TB amongst school learners in attendance at the 2016 National Science Festival. A computer-based pre- and post-intervention quiz, an educational poster, an interactive word search game, and a take-home information leaflet were utilized in a health promotion exhibit. Junior and senior school learners who participated in the exhibit showed significant improvements in their post-educational intervention scores. The exhibit was effective as a preliminary measure in reinforcing health information and raising awareness.
Environmental health promotion at a National Science Festival: An experiential-education based approach
Theodore Duxbury, Karen Bradshaw, Sandile Khamanga, Ronam Tandlich, Sunitha C. Srinivas
Applied Environmental Education and Communication
Published online: 2019
Applied Environmental Education and Communication
Published online: 2019
ABSTRACT
Objective: To increase individual and communal environmental health awareness through an experiential-education project.
Method: A computer-based pre- and post-intervention quiz; an educational poster; an interactive board game; and a take-home information leaflet were utilized for a school learners-centred health promotion exhibit at a National Science Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa.
Results: 55.7% of participants were female, and 76.5% attended or had attended a government school. Participants showed significant improvement in their pre- and post-educational intervention.
Conclusion: The exhibit was effective in educating participants on environmental health, natural resources, and the impact environmental pollution has on their quality of life.
Objective: To increase individual and communal environmental health awareness through an experiential-education project.
Method: A computer-based pre- and post-intervention quiz; an educational poster; an interactive board game; and a take-home information leaflet were utilized for a school learners-centred health promotion exhibit at a National Science Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa.
Results: 55.7% of participants were female, and 76.5% attended or had attended a government school. Participants showed significant improvement in their pre- and post-educational intervention.
Conclusion: The exhibit was effective in educating participants on environmental health, natural resources, and the impact environmental pollution has on their quality of life.
Understanding Critical Concepts In Engaged Research: The Case Of A Rural Health Development Project In South Africa
Theodore Duxbury, Sharli Anne Paphitis, Joana Bezerra and Roman Tandlich
New Trends in Qualitative Research, 1, 81-103. https://doi.org/10.36367/ntqr.1.2020.81-103
ABSTRACT
Inadequate health coverage to rural areas is exacerbated by persisting socio-historical and economic barriers to rural health development, i.e. social and epistemic injustices such as poverty, racism, lack of education, and the effects of apartheid. Following this, the analysis of community health variables requires us to deploy complex conceptual models in our research approaches. In the case of rural health development presented in this chapter, we propose that an engaged research approach, underpinned by a complex conceptual model, is required to both properly understand and address rural health. Through an engaged research project pharmacists and fellow healthcare practitioners can understand the variables that determine community health and it can thereafter be harnessed and adapted for health development. This chapter promotes the integration of engaged research concepts, asset-based community development, culture and the transformative paradigm, epistemic justice, health promotion, and health literacy in developing rural health within a South African context.
Inadequate health coverage to rural areas is exacerbated by persisting socio-historical and economic barriers to rural health development, i.e. social and epistemic injustices such as poverty, racism, lack of education, and the effects of apartheid. Following this, the analysis of community health variables requires us to deploy complex conceptual models in our research approaches. In the case of rural health development presented in this chapter, we propose that an engaged research approach, underpinned by a complex conceptual model, is required to both properly understand and address rural health. Through an engaged research project pharmacists and fellow healthcare practitioners can understand the variables that determine community health and it can thereafter be harnessed and adapted for health development. This chapter promotes the integration of engaged research concepts, asset-based community development, culture and the transformative paradigm, epistemic justice, health promotion, and health literacy in developing rural health within a South African context.
"Dream boldly, believe fiercely in yourself, and if anyone dares obstruct the path to your aspirations and dreams, kindly suggest they make way for the unstoppable force that is your ambition." - Dr Duxbury