Journal of Public Health in Africa
The role of health promotion practitioners during disease outbreaks in the OR Tambo District, South Africa
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 …