Books by Crescentia Dakubo
The magnitude of current epidemics, environmental disasters, and extreme weather events is provin... more The magnitude of current epidemics, environmental disasters, and extreme weather events is proving that human health problems require more comprehensive solutions than conventional biomedical approaches can offer. At the intersection of the public and community health, global health, and environmental fields, Ecohealth advocates improved health outcomes through better ecosystems management. But even as the Ecohealth approach gains acceptance, literature on the subject is scarce. Ecosystems and Human Health introduces Ecohealth as an emerging field of study, traces its evolution, and explains its applications in cross-disciplinary and holistic programs. Its integrative approach not only focuses on managing the environment to improve health, but also analyzes underlying social and economic determinants of health to develop innovative, people-centered interventions. This unique text:
• Expands on the theoretical systems that underlie Ecohealth.
• Examines the relationships between human health and the biophysical, political, cultural, and socioeconomic environments. • Discusses the methodological issues and the participatory action research process associated with Ecohealth.
• Provides detailed case studies illustrating the approach in developing and developed areas of the world.
• Suggests applications of Ecohealth methods to influence public health policy.
• Offers practical tools for readers designing and carrying out Ecohealth projects.
• Proposes a critical approach to Ecohealth research and practice.
Ecohealth holds vital keys to pressing global concerns, giving Ecosystems and Human Health a particular urgency for researchers, students, policymakers, and community and public health practitioners.
Papers by Crescentia Dakubo
This study reports on a community development project conducted in Charia, a small village in nor... more This study reports on a community development project conducted in Charia, a small village in northwestern Ghana. The primary intent of the study was to field-test the participatory action research approach of actively involving local people in their own development efforts. Traditional approaches to helping rural communities have seldom provided the opportunity for people in problem situations to influence the solutions to those problems. In this study, a participatory action research approach was used to actively involve local people and other stakeholders in the design, execution, evaluation and implementation of activities influencing the lives of the people of Charia. Through strategic planning processes, community members envisioned the desired conditions for their village, the obstacles preventing them from achieving those conditions, the strategic directions to overcoming those obstacles, and the necessary actions required to fulfill those strategic directions. Results from ...
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Tienda online donde Comprar Ecosystems in Human Health (tentative) al precio 103,94 € de Dakubo, ... more Tienda online donde Comprar Ecosystems in Human Health (tentative) al precio 103,94 € de Dakubo, Crescentia, tienda de Libros de Medicina, Libros de Biologia - Ecologia
ABSTRACT The first book to draw on post-structuralist political ecology to give the reader an und... more ABSTRACT The first book to draw on post-structuralist political ecology to give the reader an understanding of how people-environment relations and health outcomes are shaped by the interplay of power, culture, globalization, and socio-political forces. Applies the participatory action research process to the field of ecohealth. Examines the challenges faced by students and researchers in designing and executing an ecohealth project and provides some practical tools. Ecosystems and Human Health A Critical Approach to Ecohealth Research and Practice Crescentia Dakubo The magnitude of current epidemics, environmental disasters, and extreme weather events is proving that human health problems require more comprehensive solutions than conventional biomedical approaches can offer. At the intersection of the public and community health, global health, and environmental fields, Ecohealth advocates improved health outcomes through better ecosystems management. But even as the Ecohealth approach gains acceptance, literature on the subject is scarce. Ecosystems and Human Health introduces Ecohealth as an emerging field of study, traces its evolution, and explains its applications in cross-disciplinary and holistic programs. Its integrative approach not only focuses on managing the environment to improve health, but also analyzes underlying social and economic determinants of health to develop innovative, people-centered interventions. This unique text: • Expands on the theoretical systems that underlie Ecohealth. • Examines the relationships between human health and the biophysical, political, cultural, and socioeconomic environments. • Discusses the methodological issues and the participatory action research process associated with Ecohealth. • Provides detailed case studies illustrating the approach in developing and developed areas of the world. • Suggests applications of Ecohealth methods to influence public health policy. • Offers practical tools for readers designing and carrying out Ecohealth projects. • Proposes a critical approach to Ecohealth research and practice. Ecohealth holds vital keys to pressing global concerns, giving Ecosystems and Human Health a particular urgency for researchers, students, policymakers, and community and public health practitioners. Content Level » Research Keywords » CBPR - aboriginal health - developing countries - ecohealth - environmental health - participatory research - rural health - urban health
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT The previous chapter discussed the theoretical and historical basis of community-based p... more ABSTRACT The previous chapter discussed the theoretical and historical basis of community-based participatory research and some basic principles of participatory action research (PAR). It also cautioned against the uncritical adoption and use of concepts such as “community”, “participation” and “empowerment”. This chapter moves beyond the epistemology and ontological basis of PAR, to discussing how participatory action research might be used to conduct an ecohealth research project in the field.
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT The linkages between human health and environmental conditions are well established. Yet... more ABSTRACT The linkages between human health and environmental conditions are well established. Yet the extent to which environmental actions and health actions are coordinated to jointly respond to environment and health challenges is still limited. This limited capacity to develop integrated environment and health policy frameworks is particularly eminent in developing countries, where many sectors still prefer to develop policies in silos despite the apparent linkages or implications with other sectors. In addition, this challenge is augmented by the sectoral institutionalization and prioritization of health and environment in different regions of the world. For example in Africa, the health sector is highly prioritized over the environment sector (WHO Regional Office for Africa 2009), despite the fact that many of the major killers, including malaria, diarrhoea, and respiratory infections are strongly influenced by environmental factors.
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT The previous chapter discussed some of the key milestones leading to the emergence of th... more ABSTRACT The previous chapter discussed some of the key milestones leading to the emergence of the ecosystem approach to human health. This evolution occurred in both the public health and natural resources management sectors, and was buttressed by global initiatives seeking to promote sustainable development. Within the public health sector, the conceptualization of health and its determinants evolved from a narrow, individualistic and biomedical perspective to a broader, ecological and holistic perspective. Similar events in the natural resources sector saw a move towards a more integrated approach to natural resources management, with concerns for human health taking centre stage. Globally, there have been a number of initiatives drawing attention to the interdependencies among society, environment and the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT The new public health discourse proposes a multi-causal and socio-ecological approach to... more ABSTRACT The new public health discourse proposes a multi-causal and socio-ecological approach to investigating and responding to public health concerns, yet most public health research, practice, and intervention still focus on individual level characteristics, relieving the role of broader socio-political and ecological factors. This excessive focus on the individual has led others to criticize the new public health movement as not “walking the talk”, and ignoring the social context in which poor health occurs (1992). The growing complexity of today’s health problems, including the rapid emergence of new diseases requires an approach to public health that takes into account the complex ways in which social and political factors interact with biophysical determinants to produce ill health, especially among vulnerable populations.
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT This chapter builds on the first phase of the ecohealth research project that was descri... more ABSTRACT This chapter builds on the first phase of the ecohealth research project that was described in the previous chapter. This chapter presents the findings of a strategic planning process (SPP) that was organized with both men’s and women’s groups to map out their vision of a healthy community. The strategic planning process took community members perceptions of health and their articulation of the factors driving poor health in the community as the basis from which to plan for a healthy community. The process proceeded through a series of community workshops in which the research team used focus group discussions to guide participants through the various phases of the strategic planning process.
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT This chapter discusses the key milestones leading to the emergence of ecosystem approach... more ABSTRACT This chapter discusses the key milestones leading to the emergence of ecosystem approaches to public health thinking, research and practice. The chapter discusses events in three areas that led to public health thinking toward an ecosystem approach. First, the chapter traces evolution of thinking in public health from the “old” public health, through to the “new” public health, and on to the “critical” new public health. The “old” public health is characterized by three phases: the sanitary phase (1840s–1870s), the preventive phase (1870s–1930s), and the therapeutic phase (1930s–1970s). All three phases are associated with the biomedical model of health, with each era defined according to dominant forms of medical knowledge (Brown and Duncan 2002).
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT Since the Earth Summit in Rio, there have been growing concerns about the deteriorating ... more ABSTRACT Since the Earth Summit in Rio, there have been growing concerns about the deteriorating state of the world’s environment and role human activities play in this transformation. Problems such as climate change, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and desertification have become prevalent. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA 2005) suggests that over the past half century, human activities have changed the natural ecosystem more rapidly and extensively than in any time in history.
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT The previous chapters outlined the research methodology and processes involved in conduc... more ABSTRACT The previous chapters outlined the research methodology and processes involved in conducting an ecohealth research project, and how these were operationalized through case studies. In this chapter we step out of the research process and reflect on some of the challenges and ethical dilemmas that participatory ecohealth research projects present and how we might respond to these challenges.
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is particularly suitable for conducting ec... more ABSTRACT Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is particularly suitable for conducting ecohealth research. As discussed in the previous chapter, one primary objective of ecohealth research is to create opportunities for all relevant stakeholders to participate in evaluating the environmental health problem at hand, and to gain sufficient insight to implement the appropriate interventions.
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
ABSTRACT Many Indigenous communities around the world have strong ties with the biophysical envir... more ABSTRACT Many Indigenous communities around the world have strong ties with the biophysical environment. As expressed in the opening chapter of this book, Indigenous communities see the forests as: “their food bank, drugstore, meat market, bakery, fruit and vegetable stand, building material centre, beverage supply, and the habitat for all of the creator’s creatures.”1 These close ties with the natural environment is reflected in many aspects of the Aboriginal culture, including how health is conceptualized and experienced. Many Indigenous peoples conceptualize health from a holistic perspective and see individual and community well-being to be intricately linked to the health of the “country.” Similarly, many Indigenous populations rely on traditional forms of healing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 80% of Indigenous population in developing countries relies on traditional healing systems as the primary source of care (World Health Organization 1999).
Advances in Medical Sociology
ABSTRACT The first book to draw on post-structuralist political ecology to give the reader an und... more ABSTRACT The first book to draw on post-structuralist political ecology to give the reader an understanding of how people-environment relations and health outcomes are shaped by the interplay of power, culture, globalization, and socio-political forces. Applies the participatory action research process to the field of ecohealth. Examines the challenges faced by students and researchers in designing and executing an ecohealth project and provides some practical tools. Ecosystems and Human Health A Critical Approach to Ecohealth Research and Practice Crescentia Dakubo The magnitude of current epidemics, environmental disasters, and extreme weather events is proving that human health problems require more comprehensive solutions than conventional biomedical approaches can offer. At the intersection of the public and community health, global health, and environmental fields, Ecohealth advocates improved health outcomes through better ecosystems management. But even as the Ecohealth approach gains acceptance, literature on the subject is scarce. Ecosystems and Human Health introduces Ecohealth as an emerging field of study, traces its evolution, and explains its applications in cross-disciplinary and holistic programs. Its integrative approach not only focuses on managing the environment to improve health, but also analyzes underlying social and economic determinants of health to develop innovative, people-centered interventions. This unique text: • Expands on the theoretical systems that underlie Ecohealth. • Examines the relationships between human health and the biophysical, political, cultural, and socioeconomic environments. • Discusses the methodological issues and the participatory action research process associated with Ecohealth. • Provides detailed case studies illustrating the approach in developing and developed areas of the world. • Suggests applications of Ecohealth methods to influence public health policy. • Offers practical tools for readers designing and carrying out Ecohealth projects. • Proposes a critical approach to Ecohealth research and practice. Ecohealth holds vital keys to pressing global concerns, giving Ecosystems and Human Health a particular urgency for researchers, students, policymakers, and community and public health practitioners. Content Level » Research Keywords » CBPR - aboriginal health - developing countries - ecohealth - environmental health - participatory research - rural health - urban health
Ecosystems and Human Health, 2010
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Books by Crescentia Dakubo
• Expands on the theoretical systems that underlie Ecohealth.
• Examines the relationships between human health and the biophysical, political, cultural, and socioeconomic environments. • Discusses the methodological issues and the participatory action research process associated with Ecohealth.
• Provides detailed case studies illustrating the approach in developing and developed areas of the world.
• Suggests applications of Ecohealth methods to influence public health policy.
• Offers practical tools for readers designing and carrying out Ecohealth projects.
• Proposes a critical approach to Ecohealth research and practice.
Ecohealth holds vital keys to pressing global concerns, giving Ecosystems and Human Health a particular urgency for researchers, students, policymakers, and community and public health practitioners.
Papers by Crescentia Dakubo
• Expands on the theoretical systems that underlie Ecohealth.
• Examines the relationships between human health and the biophysical, political, cultural, and socioeconomic environments. • Discusses the methodological issues and the participatory action research process associated with Ecohealth.
• Provides detailed case studies illustrating the approach in developing and developed areas of the world.
• Suggests applications of Ecohealth methods to influence public health policy.
• Offers practical tools for readers designing and carrying out Ecohealth projects.
• Proposes a critical approach to Ecohealth research and practice.
Ecohealth holds vital keys to pressing global concerns, giving Ecosystems and Human Health a particular urgency for researchers, students, policymakers, and community and public health practitioners.