A REVIEW OF A HEALTH PROMOTION
Date
2011-06-02
Authors
Nieuwoudt, Karen
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Abstract
According to the National Health Promotion Policy (2003) the integration of
health promotion with other health programmes in the Department of
Health is a strategic goal. This research reviewed the progress made with
this aim of integration of health promotion with health programmes.
Programme managers for health promotion and health programmes were
interviewed to elicit their views on the progress made in the integration
and, at the same time assess the standard of practice of health promotion.
The research was conducted within a qualitative research framework. The
research findings show that the integration was an important aim and that
it is happening in the Department of Health. The healthy lifestyles
campaign has given impetus to the integration. Roles and responsibilities
were alluded to. Planning and formal coordination seem to be lacking as
well as advancing health promotion principles and strategies, like equity
and empowerment focussed. These can be used more vigorously to
further health promotion aims, also in other health programmes
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MM - P&DM
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Health promotion, Department of Health