Physical Activity for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Africa and Cameroon: A Call to Action

Douryang, Maurice; Tsafack Nanfosso, Kelly J.; Bouba, Yagaï

doi:10.1123/jpah.2023-0172

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“…Non-communicable diseases in Africa highlight shortcomings in health systems both at a social and at a welfare level ( 8 ). Physical activity is an appropriate ( 9 ), cost-effective, and evidence-based strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseases and promote health.…”

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“…The leadership and governance of the national healthcare systems of African countries focus on financing disease treatment via medication only when healthcare system infrastructure and the development of disease prevention strategies are overlooked ( 8 ). However, prevention should be one of the main ways to tackle non-communicable diseases and rehabilitation should be done after one contracts a communicable disease.…”

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An Overview of Physical Activity Research Evolution in Africa: The Global Observatory for Physical Activity—GoPA!

Oyeyemi,

Ramirez Varela,

Lambert

et al. 2024

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Objective: To describe the evolution of physical activity (PA) research in Africa, examine income and gender inequalities, and discuss future possibilities. Methods: A secondary analyses of the Global Observatory for Physical Activity data on PA research in Africa (1950–2019). Results: We identified 514 PA articles from 47 African countries in the past 70 years. Majority (83.1%) of the articles were published between 2012 and 2019. Fifteen countries had no publications. Six countries (South Africa [n = 156], Nigeria [n = 85], Ethiopia [n = 44], Ghana [n = 41], Kenya [n = 39], and Cameroon [n = 20]) accounted for about 75% of the publications. Most articles were observational (92.4%), single-country studies (78.4%), with male first (58.4%) and last authors (68%), and were classified as surveillance studies (45.1%). Few studies addressed interventions (5.8%) and policy (3.5%) or used device-based PA measurement (14.0%). The number of articles per country was positively related to human population level (r = .552, P = .000) and gross domestic product % spent on research and development (r = .301, P = .040). The publication rate per 100,000 people was positively related with the human development index (r = .349, P = .016) and negatively with the gender inequality index (r = −.360, P = .019). Conclusions: Our results provide an overview and status of PA research in Africa, highlighting country differences and gender inequalities in authorship. The findings may be used to benchmark the evolution of research in the region and to inform areas for improvement. There is an urgent need for more PA interventions and policy studies in Africa.

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Acceptability and perceived feasibility of the KaziKidz health promotion intervention among educators and caregivers in schools from South Africa: a qualitative descriptive study

Arnaiz,

Bergman,

Seelig

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Despite the uncontested benefits of physical activity, its promotion lags behind in the public health agenda of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). School-based interventions are promising strategies to foster health during childhood, but evidence of their effectiveness is limited and inconclusive for LMICs. Thus, further investigation is needed on contextual factors associated with intervention implementation in low-resource settings. We studied the acceptability and feasibility of the KaziKidz health promotion intervention and its implementation and make recommendations to improve future adoption and sustainability. Methods KaziKidz was implemented in four primary schools from low-income communities in South Africa in 2019. Semi-structured interviews with four school principals, three focus group interviews with 16 educators, and another three with 16 caregivers were conducted between October and November 2021. Participants were purposively recruited. Interview transcripts were analyzed via thematic analysis using a deductive and reflexive approach. Results Three main themes influencing intervention implementation and adoption were identified: (1) prioritizing teachers’ needs (2), integrating the program into the school structure, and (3) creating opportunities in the community. Supporting recommendations included: (theme 1) adopting intervention approaches that are inclusive of educators’ health and providing them with capacity development and external support; (theme 2) fostering a feeling of ownership and belonging among school stakeholders to adapt interventions to specific resources and needs; and (theme 3) raising community awareness to encourage individuals to claim power over and actively engage with the program. Conclusions Comprehensive interventions comprising health support, adequate training, and ongoing assistance for educators combined with school-wide and community outreach actions seeking to strengthen program ownership, accountability, and engagement can enhance uptake of school-based interventions and long-term maintenance. Trial registration ISRCTN15648510, registered on 17/04/2020.

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Physical Activity for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Africa and Cameroon: A Call to Action

Cited by 3 publications

References 6 publications

The World Health Organization's Rehabilitation 2030 vision: an African perspective

The World Health Organization's Rehabilitation 2030 vision: an African perspective

An Overview of Physical Activity Research Evolution in Africa: The Global Observatory for Physical Activity—GoPA!

Acceptability and perceived feasibility of the KaziKidz health promotion intervention among educators and caregivers in schools from South Africa: a qualitative descriptive study

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