Citation

Shoko E, Naidu M. Med. Conflict. Surviv. 2020; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13623699.2020.1832725

PMID

33045868

Abstract

The study sought to establish the role of health professionals in promoting peace through health care using a case study of Chegutu Urban District in Zimbabwe. The participants were drawn from health professionals employed in three council clinics and were interviewed on their views on programmes that promote peace and end violence. Their narratives were thematically presented.

RESULTS revealed that although the participants had ideas on how to promote peace through health care, did health education and assisted victims of violence, their programmes were inhibited by several challenges, predominantly related to the state of the Zimbabwean economy. The study recommended a systematic focus on these challenges so that the health professionals can realize their potential. The study also recommended further research into the impact of village health workers in community peace and the use of a multisectoral approach to managing artisanal violence.

Language: en

Keywords

health education; peace promotion; artisanal miners; complex emergencies; Health professionals; village health workers