Louis Nyahunda
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1406651 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Louis Nyahunda |
| NOMBRES | Louis |
| APELLIDO | Nyahunda |
| FIRMA | NYAHUNDA L |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Limpopo |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9352-4115 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 16 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 19 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2021 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Integrating mental health aspects into disaster and climate risk management strategies
Introduction Climate-related disasters increasingly threaten mental well-being, yet mental health remains insufficiently integrated into disaster risk reduction and climate change response strategies in many low- and middle-income countries, including Zimbabwe. Drawing on lessons from Cyclone Idai, this study explored the mental health impacts of the disaster and assessed the extent to which mental health aspects were incorporated into disaster p…
Vicarious trauma in disaster situations
This study explored the experiences with vicarious trauma for social workers who rendered their services during and in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, which ravaged Zimbabwe in 2019. A qualitative research approach was employed within the exploratory design. Ten social workers were purposively selected to share their experiences. Data were analysed through the Reflexive Thematic Analysis. The findings revealed that social workers who rendered thei…
An Integrated Community Disaster and Climate Resilience Model for rural communities in Zimbabwe
This study explores the importance of integrating disaster and climate resilience into Zimbabwe's rural communities, resulting ultimately in a model that reflects both their priorities and needs. The Integrated Community Disaster and Climate Resilience Model (ICDCRM) was developed by engaging with community members, traditional leaders, and disaster risk reduction and climate change practitioners using the constructivist grounded theory approach.…
Diagnosing the Barriers Faced by Rural Communities in Building Disaster and Climate Resilience in Zimbabwe
This study is poised to explore the barriers faced by rural communities in building disaster and climate resilience. The study was conducted against the backdrop that the frequency and intensity of climate change and its associated extreme weather events and hazards necessitate resilience building for at‐risk communities to protect the lives, livelihoods, economic, social and environmental assets. As rural communities endeavour to build resilienc…
Positioning Social Work Roles in Disaster and Climate Resilience Endeavours in South Africa
The climate change menace and its contribution to natural hazards that lead to disasters is now a reality among social work clients in South Africa. In the wake of climate-related disasters, the resilience concept is lauded as an important measure for ‘at-risk’ communities to minimise exposure to natural hazards and develop capacities to manage the impacts of climate change and its associated disasters. The resilience concept is central to the so…
The interplay of Christianity and Ndau African traditional religion in shaping climate change adaptation in Zimbabwe
This paper utilizes Afrocentric tenets to explore how the Ndau people's shift from African traditional religion to Christianity affects their understanding and experience of climate change. Set against recent climate‐induced disasters in Chimanimani, the study employs Afrocentric qualitative methods, including talking cycles and philosophical sagacity interviews, to gather data from household heads and village leaders. Findings indicate that trad…
Situating Social Work Methods in Climate Change Interventions in the South African Context
Exploring Humanitarian response strategies in the aftermath of disasters induced by climate change in Zimbabwe
This study explored the humanitarian responses to the scourges of climate change-related disasters in the Chimanimani district of Zimbabwe in southern Africa. This is against the backdrop of climate-induced disasters that have plagued the region before, with some of its consequences visible in the present day. Eleven humanitarian organisations that can aid victims of Cyclone Idai in 2019 were selected through purposive and convenience sampling. I…
Challenges faced by humanitarian organisations in rendering services in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe
This paper explores the challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in implementing disaster management services in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani district. The tropical cyclone left footprints of humanitarian crises that overwhelmed the capacity of the Zimbabwean government and called for the intervention of international and local non-governmental organizations. This paper utilised the qualitative research methods guided by the…
Population’s Vulnerability to Natural Disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa
Purpose of the study: This paper was aimed at determining the population’s vulnerability to natural disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa. Methodology: The researchers used the qualitative research approach and the exploratory research design. A total number of 16 participants took part in the study. The participants consisted of small-scale farmers, social workers, and disaster management members. Data was co…
Power Sharing as a Tool for Resolving Electoral Violence
This paper uses Hartzell and Hoddie’s four dimensions of power-sharing to analyse the implementation of the 2008 power-sharing in Zimbabwe and its impact on electoral violence. It interrogates the resolving of the Zimbabwean electoral violence through the use of power-sharing deal between the opposition and the ruling party. The theoretical explanations why electoral violence would occur in a country ruled by an authoritarian leadership suggests …
Implications of the Marginalisation of Social Sciences in the Fight against the Covid 19 Pandemic
In the history of pandemics that plagued humanity, COVID-19 represents a catastrophic global health crisis. The pandemic has placed a huge burden on health care systems around the globe. Due to its easy transmission from one individual to the other, COVID-19 prevention require large scale behaviour change. Through the recommendations of the WHO, governments across the world have enacted policies of social distancing, national lockdown, wearing fa…
Revisiting Electoral Violence in Zimbabwe
This study explores theoretical contradictions with realism, regarding the actors or perpetrators of violence when explaining the causes of electoral violence in the Zimbabwean context. These perspectives can be divided into two contesting schools of thought. The first group is mainly made up of rational theories and holds the position that, autocratic governments use electoral violence as a way of influencing electoral outcome. The second positi…
Vulnerabilities and Inequalities Experienced by Women in the Climate Change Discourse in South Africa’s Rural Communities
Women’s vulnerability to climate-induced shocks hinges on a high dependence on climate-sensitive livelihoods and a natural resource base aggravated by the acute inequalities that they experience due to patriarchal dominance. This article’s purpose is to unpack the vulnerabilities and inequalities that rural women experience in the climate change terrain which necessitates the involvement of the social work profession. This study adopted a qualita…
Social Work Practice
Social Work Empowerment Model for Mainstreaming the Participation of Rural Women in the Climate Change Discourse
Social Work Empowerment Model for Mainstreaming the Participation of Rural Women in the Climate Change Discourse
Social Work Practice
Positioning Social Work Roles in Disaster and Climate Resilience Endeavours in South Africa
The climate change menace and its contribution to natural hazards that lead to disasters is now a reality among social work clients in South Africa. In the wake of climate-related disasters, the resilience concept is lauded as an important measure for ‘at-risk’ communities to minimise exposure to natural hazards and develop capacities to manage the impacts of climate change and its associated disasters. The resilience concept is central to the so…
Diagnosing the Barriers Faced by Rural Communities in Building Disaster and Climate Resilience in Zimbabwe
This study is poised to explore the barriers faced by rural communities in building disaster and climate resilience. The study was conducted against the backdrop that the frequency and intensity of climate change and its associated extreme weather events and hazards necessitate resilience building for at‐risk communities to protect the lives, livelihoods, economic, social and environmental assets. As rural communities endeavour to build resilienc…
The interplay of Christianity and Ndau African traditional religion in shaping climate change adaptation in Zimbabwe
This paper utilizes Afrocentric tenets to explore how the Ndau people's shift from African traditional religion to Christianity affects their understanding and experience of climate change. Set against recent climate‐induced disasters in Chimanimani, the study employs Afrocentric qualitative methods, including talking cycles and philosophical sagacity interviews, to gather data from household heads and village leaders. Findings indicate that trad…
An Integrated Community Disaster and Climate Resilience Model for rural communities in Zimbabwe
This study explores the importance of integrating disaster and climate resilience into Zimbabwe's rural communities, resulting ultimately in a model that reflects both their priorities and needs. The Integrated Community Disaster and Climate Resilience Model (ICDCRM) was developed by engaging with community members, traditional leaders, and disaster risk reduction and climate change practitioners using the constructivist grounded theory approach.…
Revisiting Electoral Violence in Zimbabwe
This study explores theoretical contradictions with realism, regarding the actors or perpetrators of violence when explaining the causes of electoral violence in the Zimbabwean context. These perspectives can be divided into two contesting schools of thought. The first group is mainly made up of rational theories and holds the position that, autocratic governments use electoral violence as a way of influencing electoral outcome. The second positi…
Vulnerabilities and Inequalities Experienced by Women in the Climate Change Discourse in South Africa’s Rural Communities
Women’s vulnerability to climate-induced shocks hinges on a high dependence on climate-sensitive livelihoods and a natural resource base aggravated by the acute inequalities that they experience due to patriarchal dominance. This article’s purpose is to unpack the vulnerabilities and inequalities that rural women experience in the climate change terrain which necessitates the involvement of the social work profession. This study adopted a qualita…
Population’s Vulnerability to Natural Disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa
Purpose of the study: This paper was aimed at determining the population’s vulnerability to natural disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa. Methodology: The researchers used the qualitative research approach and the exploratory research design. A total number of 16 participants took part in the study. The participants consisted of small-scale farmers, social workers, and disaster management members. Data was co…
Power Sharing as a Tool for Resolving Electoral Violence
This paper uses Hartzell and Hoddie’s four dimensions of power-sharing to analyse the implementation of the 2008 power-sharing in Zimbabwe and its impact on electoral violence. It interrogates the resolving of the Zimbabwean electoral violence through the use of power-sharing deal between the opposition and the ruling party. The theoretical explanations why electoral violence would occur in a country ruled by an authoritarian leadership suggests …
Implications of the Marginalisation of Social Sciences in the Fight against the Covid 19 Pandemic
In the history of pandemics that plagued humanity, COVID-19 represents a catastrophic global health crisis. The pandemic has placed a huge burden on health care systems around the globe. Due to its easy transmission from one individual to the other, COVID-19 prevention require large scale behaviour change. Through the recommendations of the WHO, governments across the world have enacted policies of social distancing, national lockdown, wearing fa…
Revisiting Electoral Violence in Zimbabwe
This study explores theoretical contradictions with realism, regarding the actors or perpetrators of violence when explaining the causes of electoral violence in the Zimbabwean context. These perspectives can be divided into two contesting schools of thought. The first group is mainly made up of rational theories and holds the position that, autocratic governments use electoral violence as a way of influencing electoral outcome. The second positi…
Vulnerabilities and Inequalities Experienced by Women in the Climate Change Discourse in South Africa’s Rural Communities
Women’s vulnerability to climate-induced shocks hinges on a high dependence on climate-sensitive livelihoods and a natural resource base aggravated by the acute inequalities that they experience due to patriarchal dominance. This article’s purpose is to unpack the vulnerabilities and inequalities that rural women experience in the climate change terrain which necessitates the involvement of the social work profession. This study adopted a qualita…
Social Work Practice
Social Work Empowerment Model for Mainstreaming the Participation of Rural Women in the Climate Change Discourse
Challenges faced by humanitarian organisations in rendering services in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe
This paper explores the challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in implementing disaster management services in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani district. The tropical cyclone left footprints of humanitarian crises that overwhelmed the capacity of the Zimbabwean government and called for the intervention of international and local non-governmental organizations. This paper utilised the qualitative research methods guided by the…
Exploring Humanitarian response strategies in the aftermath of disasters induced by climate change in Zimbabwe
This study explored the humanitarian responses to the scourges of climate change-related disasters in the Chimanimani district of Zimbabwe in southern Africa. This is against the backdrop of climate-induced disasters that have plagued the region before, with some of its consequences visible in the present day. Eleven humanitarian organisations that can aid victims of Cyclone Idai in 2019 were selected through purposive and convenience sampling. I…
The interplay of Christianity and Ndau African traditional religion in shaping climate change adaptation in Zimbabwe
This paper utilizes Afrocentric tenets to explore how the Ndau people's shift from African traditional religion to Christianity affects their understanding and experience of climate change. Set against recent climate‐induced disasters in Chimanimani, the study employs Afrocentric qualitative methods, including talking cycles and philosophical sagacity interviews, to gather data from household heads and village leaders. Findings indicate that trad…
Situating Social Work Methods in Climate Change Interventions in the South African Context
Diagnosing the Barriers Faced by Rural Communities in Building Disaster and Climate Resilience in Zimbabwe
This study is poised to explore the barriers faced by rural communities in building disaster and climate resilience. The study was conducted against the backdrop that the frequency and intensity of climate change and its associated extreme weather events and hazards necessitate resilience building for at‐risk communities to protect the lives, livelihoods, economic, social and environmental assets. As rural communities endeavour to build resilienc…
Positioning Social Work Roles in Disaster and Climate Resilience Endeavours in South Africa
The climate change menace and its contribution to natural hazards that lead to disasters is now a reality among social work clients in South Africa. In the wake of climate-related disasters, the resilience concept is lauded as an important measure for ‘at-risk’ communities to minimise exposure to natural hazards and develop capacities to manage the impacts of climate change and its associated disasters. The resilience concept is central to the so…
Integrating mental health aspects into disaster and climate risk management strategies
Introduction Climate-related disasters increasingly threaten mental well-being, yet mental health remains insufficiently integrated into disaster risk reduction and climate change response strategies in many low- and middle-income countries, including Zimbabwe. Drawing on lessons from Cyclone Idai, this study explored the mental health impacts of the disaster and assessed the extent to which mental health aspects were incorporated into disaster p…
Vicarious trauma in disaster situations
This study explored the experiences with vicarious trauma for social workers who rendered their services during and in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, which ravaged Zimbabwe in 2019. A qualitative research approach was employed within the exploratory design. Ten social workers were purposively selected to share their experiences. Data were analysed through the Reflexive Thematic Analysis. The findings revealed that social workers who rendered thei…
An Integrated Community Disaster and Climate Resilience Model for rural communities in Zimbabwe
This study explores the importance of integrating disaster and climate resilience into Zimbabwe's rural communities, resulting ultimately in a model that reflects both their priorities and needs. The Integrated Community Disaster and Climate Resilience Model (ICDCRM) was developed by engaging with community members, traditional leaders, and disaster risk reduction and climate change practitioners using the constructivist grounded theory approach.…
Political science (12 obras) · Sociology (12 obras) · Disaster Management and Resilience (9 obras) · Geography (7 obras) · Climate change (6 obras) · Economics (6 obras) · Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration (5 obras) · Economic growth (5 obras) · Psychological intervention (5 obras) · Social Work Education and Practice (5 obras)