ArticleJournal of public health in Africa2026
The role of health promotion practitioners during disease outbreaks in the OR Tambo District, South Africa.
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Background: In South Africa, infectious disease outbreaks are common and pose severe public health threats. To mitigate outbreaks, health promotion plays a significant role. However, the role of health promotion practitioners remains obscure. Aim: To describe the role of health promotion practitioners during outbreaks in the OR Tambo District. Setting: The study was conducted in the Oliver Reginald (OR) Tambo District, a predominantly rural area in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Methods: The study used a qualitative descriptive-phenomenological design. The population comprised health promotion practitioners with a tertiary qualification. These were selected using snowball sampling until data saturation. Data were collected using individual face-to-face and telephonic interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data. Results: The sample consisted of 14 participants, with the majority (57.1%, Conclusion: The roles of health promotion practitioners during outbreaks were aligned with the national strategy and could be optimised by inclusion in training and planning activities. Contribution: The study contributes to the efficient management of infectious disease outbreaks by clarifying the role of health promotion practitioners.
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