The Evolution of Non-Communicable Diseases Policies in Post-Apartheid South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorKyobutungi, Catherine
dc.contributor.authorNdinda, Catherine
dc.contributor.authorNdhlovu, Tidings P.
dc.contributor.authorJuma, Pamela A.
dc.contributor.authorAsiki, Gershim
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-19T06:59:49Z
dc.date.available2024-07-19T06:59:49Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionJournal Article
dc.description.abstractBackground: Redressing structural inequality within the South African society in the post-apartheid era became the central focus of the democratic government. Policies on social and economic transformation were guided by the government’s blueprint, the Reconstruction and Development Programme. The purpose of this paper is to trace the evolution of non-communicable disease (NCD) policies in South Africa and the extent to which the multi-sectoral approach was utilised, while explicating the underlying rationale for “best buy” interventions adopted to reduce and control NCDs in South Africa. The paper critically engages with the political and ideological factors that influenced design of particular NCD policies. Methods: Through a case study design, policies targeting specific NCD risk factors (tobacco smoking, unhealthy diets, harmful use of alcohol and physical inactivity) were assessed. This involved reviewing documents and interviewing 44 key informants (2014–2016) from the health and non-health sectors. Thematic analysis was used to draw out the key themes that emerged from the key informant interviews and the documents reviewed. Results: South Africa had comprehensive policies covering all the major NCD risk factors starting from the early 1990’s, long before the global drive to tackle NCDs. The plethora of NCD policies is attributable to the political climate in post-apartheid South Africa that set a different trajectory for the state that was mandated to tackle entrenched inequalities. However, there has been an increase in prevalence of NCD risk factors within the general population. About 60% of women and 30% of men are overweight or obese. While a multi-sectoral approach is part of public policy discourse, its application in the implementation of NCD policies and programmes is a challenge. Conclusions: NCD prevalence remains high in South Africa. There is need to adopt the multi-sectoral approach in the implementation of NCD policies and programmes
dc.identifier.citationNdinda et al. (2018).: The Evolution of Non-Communicable Diseases Policies in Post-Apartheid South Africa.: BMC Public Health.: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5832-8
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4765
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBMC Public Health
dc.subjectNon-communicable diseases
dc.subjectMulti-sectoral approach
dc.subjectPolicy analysis
dc.subjectKey informants
dc.subjectSouth Africa
dc.titleThe Evolution of Non-Communicable Diseases Policies in Post-Apartheid South Africa
dc.typeArticle

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