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Journal : Journal of Asian-african Focus in Health

The Role of Public Health Interventions in Controlling Infectious Disease Outbreaks Ramdani, Sri; Nurlia, Nurlia; Fajar, Fajar
Journal of Asian-african Focus in Health Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Asian-african Focus in Health
Publisher : ScieClouds Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71435/595704

Abstract

Health resilience is a critical determinant of communities' ability to adapt to and overcome health challenges, particularly in contexts with significant socio-economic and healthcare disparities, such as Nigeria. This qualitative study explored the potential of mindful practices and cultural integration to enhance health resilience within Nigerian communities. Using purposive sampling, 30 participants, including healthcare professionals, cultural leaders, and community health workers, were selected from diverse regions of Nigeria. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings highlight the positive impact of mindfulness on emotional well-being and stress management, revealing its potential to improve health outcomes when adapted to align with local traditions. Culturally embedded health practices were found to play a pivotal role in shaping health behaviors, fostering community acceptance, and strengthening resilience. However, barriers such as limited awareness, resistance to change, and insufficient policy support hinder the widespread adoption of these integrated approaches. This study addresses gaps in existing literature by offering actionable insights for designing context-specific health interventions that leverage both modern psychological tools and traditional cultural practices. The integration of mindful practices and cultural dimensions presents an innovative pathway to address Nigeria's healthcare challenges, aligning with global health goals and fostering sustainable, culturally sensitive healthcare models. Future research should focus on evaluating the long-term impacts of such interventions and their scalability across diverse communities.
Co-Authors Achmad Noerkhaerin Putra Adiansyah, Darel Viko Aglena, Tabitha Sihe Aglena Agustina Ahmad Musadad Akbar, Muhammad Bilal Aminuyati Anis Kurli, Anis Annisa Novianti, Annisa Antari Ayuning Arsi Anwar Azazi Aprilia, Bunga Ariyanto, Risandi Budi Arman. A, Arman. Atika Wijaya az-zarqa, az-zarqa Basri Basri Dewi Liesnoor Setyowati Dzikrulloh, Dzikrulloh Elly Kismini Eva Banowati Fahri, Marjana Faizal Amir Fauzi, Lesa Ferani Mulianingsih Fitra Fitra, Fitra Fitri Yani Fitriani, Ratna Rizky Fulia Aji Gustaman, Fulia Aji Hasnah Hasnah Heri Fadli Wahyudi I Made Pria Dharsana, I Made Pria Indra Perdana Islamy, Cindy Fa'era Isti Hidayah iwan kuswandi Juanda Juanda Khairul Insan Kintoko Kintoko Kristanoval, Kristanoval Kurniawan, M. Febriano Andika Marizal, Yoharis Martanti, Nadia Luki Miswandi, Miswandi Mubarak, Zidan Mughaffir Yunus Muhammad Asrul Sultan Muhammad Ramli Mulyati Mulyati Mus'if, Ach. Muslimin Muslimin Mustaniroh, Mustaniroh Mustika, Uray Ndaru Nafitasari, Laela Kurnia Nahidloh, Shofiyun Nazaruddin Ahmad Ninuk Sholikhah Akhiroh Novela Sari Nurlia Nurlia Nurya, Anis Oktaviana, Rio Ahmad Oktaviana, Tri Lulu Pramono, Didi Pratama, Syahroni Wahyu Pujiati , Tri Pujiati, Tri Rafika Bayu Kusumandari, Rafika Bayu Rahmadani, Nova Mentari Putri Rahmat Winata Ramadania Ramadania, Ramadania Ramdani, Sri Razak , Zainal Arman Razali, Roni Restu Ayu Mumpuni, Restu Ayu Rezky Ameliah Novianti Ridhwan Ridhwan, Ridhwan Rio Kurniawan Rizal Maulana Hasby, Rizal Maulana Rizaldi, Muhammad Rizqia, Namira Rahmi Roni Razali Roza, Angelalia Ruth Mongan, Ruth Sakka, Jihan Putri Ramadani Sartinayanti Setiono Setiono Setyoko, Didik Tri Shihab, Gilang Syahdu Sofiani, Fini Sugiyarto Sugiyarto Sulasmi Sulasmi Suryanta, Dhanu Syafariyah, Aida Syamsiah Hasyim Theasy, Yoan Tri Marhaeni Pudji Astuti Tri Reski Handayani Trisni, Devi Nur Umaroh, Ely Usnidah Umar Veniaty, Syarah Wardah, Elisa Wendy Yania Febsi Yolanda, Evril Yuni Amelia Zahro, Umi Indasyah Zakiya, Iffa Zaldi, Idhzan