Catherine O Egbe
Biographic Data
| ID | 148036 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Catherine O Egbe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Catherine |
| FAMILY NAME | O Egbe |
| SIGNATURE | EGBE C O |
| AFFILIATIONS | South African Medical Research Council |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5698-6866 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 23 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Prevalence of Substance Use Among Adolescents in South Africa
Seven years in limbo and counting
E-cigarettes and harm reduction
Disparities in Tobacco Smoking by Sex and Employment Status
Background/Objectives: Tobacco smoking is a cause of premature death and illness globally. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with tobacco smoking among South African adults according to sex, education, and employment status among socio-demographic subgroups. Methods: Data were obtained from the 2021 South African Global Adult Tobacco Survey (a nationally representative household survey using a multi-stage stratified cluste…
Tobacco Vendors’ Perceptions and Compliance with Tobacco Control Laws in Nigeria
Tobacco vendors are critical stakeholders in the tobacco supply chain. This study examined their perception, compliance, and potential economic impact of Nigeria's tobacco control laws related to the retail setting. This was a qualitative study involving in-depth interviews of 24 purposively selected tobacco vendors. The face-to-face interviews were aided by a semi-structured interview guide, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed usi…
Landscape of tobacco control in sub-Saharan Africa
Yearly, tobacco use kills about 8 million people globally, 80% of whom live in low/middle-income countries. Given sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) rapidly increasing and youthful population, growing incomes and the increased presence of the tobacco industry, the number of tobacco users is growing. The region is predicted to face a heavier burden of tobacco-related diseases and deaths in the future. We examined the policy, advocacy, economic and media l…
On‐ and off‐licensed premises drinking behaviour among adults in the city of Tshwane, South Africa
Associations between electronic cigarette use and quitting behaviours among South African adult smokers
e-Cigarette use depressed long-term cessation. These findings can inform restrictions on unsubstantiated claims of e-cigarettes as cessation aids within South Africa
Framing the policy debate over tobacco control legislation and tobacco taxation in South Africa
The dominance of economic arguments opposing tobacco control legislation risks undermining tobacco control progress. Local and global tobacco control advocates should seek to build relationships with media, as well as collate and disseminate effective counterarguments to those advanced by the industry
Geospatial spread of e-cigarette vape shops in South Africa and the relationship with tobacco product use among adults
Non-Smoker’s Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke in South Africa during 2017
Current South African tobacco control law allows for 25% designated smoking areas in some indoor public places. This study investigates non-smokers' exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) in workplaces, homes, cafés/restaurants, and shebeens (local bars) using data from the 2017 South African Social Attitude Survey. Factors associated with any level of exposure were explored using multiple-variable-adjusted logistic regression analysis. The sample o…
Factors influencing alcohol use among female in-school adolescents in the Western Cape, South Africa
The increasing levels and more frequent use of alcohol among females, especially those in younger age groups, is a worldwide concern. An in-depth understanding of this phenomenon is, however, limited. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing alcohol use among female adolescent students as guided by the ecological systems theory of Bronfenbrenner. Data were collected from 25 female high school students in Grade 9 in the Western Cape, So…
Tobacco use and nicotine dependence among people living with HIV who drink heavily in South Africa
There is a high prevalence of cigarette and snuff use among PLWH who drink heavily. Tobacco use cessation interventions tailored specifically for this population and according to their tobacco product of choice are urgently needed given their vulnerability to ill-health
Electronic cigarettes
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of death globally. For years, the tobacco industry sought to create a tobacco product that is less controversial than conventional cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes were created out of the supposed need to supply consumers of tobacco products with a less harmful tobacco product. The question remains, is it really less harmful for consumers of traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products to …
Role of stakeholders in Nigeria’s tobacco control journey after the FCTC
The Policy Dystopia Model and WHO categories of industry interference provide a helpful framework for understanding tobacco control debates in low/middle-income countries (LMICs) as in high-income countries. One difference in LMIC is the important role of international tobacco control advocates in supporting national tobacco control advocates. This partnership is important in pushing for FCTC-compliant legislation and countering industry activiti…
Depression, suicidality, and alcohol use disorder among people living with HIV/Aids in Nigeria
Some people living with HIV/AIDS also tend to suffer from depression, suicidality, and alcohol use disorders. These findings highlight the need for the integration of mental health services into HIV/AIDS care in Nigeria
A Qualitative Exploration of the Theory of Triadic Influence in a Nigerian Setting
Strengthening mental health system governance in six low- and middle-income countries in Africa and South Asia
Poor governance has been identified as a barrier to effective integration of mental health care in low- and middle-income countries. Governance includes providing the necessary policy and legislative framework to promote and protect the mental health of a population, as well as health system design and quality assurance to ensure optimal policy implementation. The aim of this study was to identify key governance challenges, needs and potential st…
Cigarette smoking among Southern Nigerian youth and what geopolitical zones got to do with it
Cigarette smoking is a known public health challenge given the number of tobacco-related diseases. Research is needed to constantly evaluate smoking prevalence in particular settings like Nigeria with projections of increasing smoking uptake. This study examined the smoking behaviour of the young people in Southern Nigeria in relation to their demographic and socio-economic attributes like gender, age, employment status and educational attainment…
Addressing a Threat to the Healthfulness of Tomorrow’s Generation
Cigarette smoking has widely received the attention of international and local health bodies. Efforts are being made towards curbing smoking prevalence globally with a view to reduce the health, economic and social effects of smoking in the society. While some developed countries are recording success in this effort mainly through stringent tobacco control policies and educating the public, Nigeria is yet to actively key into the WHO-Framework Co…
An exploratory study of the socio-cultural risk influences for cigarette smoking among Southern Nigerian youth
Tobacco control policies should include cultural interventions to modify current traditional practices and social norms which fuel the use of tobacco in the society. Such interventions must target specific groups, subpopulations and subcultures more exposed to the cultural risk influences for smoking
Community Participation in Tobacco Control in a Nigerian Setting
This study explored the role of cultural factors in tobacco use in a Nigerian setting. Participants were 27 community members: community leaders (5), political analysts/officials of non-governmental organisations (4) and 18 young tobacco users (age range 18 and 24 years). Data on the cultural use of tobacco products and social norms around tobacco use were collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed using interpretative phenomenologic…
Descriptive Poems on a Qualitative Research With Young Smokers in Southern Nigeria
These two poems come from my experience as a qualitative researcher in Nigeria where this method of research is not a very common phenomenon. I was dazed by the vast opportunity this method gives a researcher to dig deep into a research problem and be submerged into the world of participants. Understanding the experiences of young smokers and how they were influenced into picking up the habit was the aim of my study but I got more than what I ask…
Strengthening mental health system governance in six low- and middle-income countries in Africa and South Asia
Poor governance has been identified as a barrier to effective integration of mental health care in low- and middle-income countries. Governance includes providing the necessary policy and legislative framework to promote and protect the mental health of a population, as well as health system design and quality assurance to ensure optimal policy implementation. The aim of this study was to identify key governance challenges, needs and potential st…
Descriptive Poems on a Qualitative Research With Young Smokers in Southern Nigeria
These two poems come from my experience as a qualitative researcher in Nigeria where this method of research is not a very common phenomenon. I was dazed by the vast opportunity this method gives a researcher to dig deep into a research problem and be submerged into the world of participants. Understanding the experiences of young smokers and how they were influenced into picking up the habit was the aim of my study but I got more than what I ask…
Community Participation in Tobacco Control in a Nigerian Setting
This study explored the role of cultural factors in tobacco use in a Nigerian setting. Participants were 27 community members: community leaders (5), political analysts/officials of non-governmental organisations (4) and 18 young tobacco users (age range 18 and 24 years). Data on the cultural use of tobacco products and social norms around tobacco use were collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed using interpretative phenomenologic…
Descriptive Poems on a Qualitative Research With Young Smokers in Southern Nigeria
These two poems come from my experience as a qualitative researcher in Nigeria where this method of research is not a very common phenomenon. I was dazed by the vast opportunity this method gives a researcher to dig deep into a research problem and be submerged into the world of participants. Understanding the experiences of young smokers and how they were influenced into picking up the habit was the aim of my study but I got more than what I ask…
Addressing a Threat to the Healthfulness of Tomorrow’s Generation
Cigarette smoking has widely received the attention of international and local health bodies. Efforts are being made towards curbing smoking prevalence globally with a view to reduce the health, economic and social effects of smoking in the society. While some developed countries are recording success in this effort mainly through stringent tobacco control policies and educating the public, Nigeria is yet to actively key into the WHO-Framework Co…
An exploratory study of the socio-cultural risk influences for cigarette smoking among Southern Nigerian youth
Tobacco control policies should include cultural interventions to modify current traditional practices and social norms which fuel the use of tobacco in the society. Such interventions must target specific groups, subpopulations and subcultures more exposed to the cultural risk influences for smoking
Cigarette smoking among Southern Nigerian youth and what geopolitical zones got to do with it
Cigarette smoking is a known public health challenge given the number of tobacco-related diseases. Research is needed to constantly evaluate smoking prevalence in particular settings like Nigeria with projections of increasing smoking uptake. This study examined the smoking behaviour of the young people in Southern Nigeria in relation to their demographic and socio-economic attributes like gender, age, employment status and educational attainment…
Depression, suicidality, and alcohol use disorder among people living with HIV/Aids in Nigeria
Some people living with HIV/AIDS also tend to suffer from depression, suicidality, and alcohol use disorders. These findings highlight the need for the integration of mental health services into HIV/AIDS care in Nigeria
A Qualitative Exploration of the Theory of Triadic Influence in a Nigerian Setting
Strengthening mental health system governance in six low- and middle-income countries in Africa and South Asia
Poor governance has been identified as a barrier to effective integration of mental health care in low- and middle-income countries. Governance includes providing the necessary policy and legislative framework to promote and protect the mental health of a population, as well as health system design and quality assurance to ensure optimal policy implementation. The aim of this study was to identify key governance challenges, needs and potential st…
Role of stakeholders in Nigeria’s tobacco control journey after the FCTC
The Policy Dystopia Model and WHO categories of industry interference provide a helpful framework for understanding tobacco control debates in low/middle-income countries (LMICs) as in high-income countries. One difference in LMIC is the important role of international tobacco control advocates in supporting national tobacco control advocates. This partnership is important in pushing for FCTC-compliant legislation and countering industry activiti…
Tobacco use and nicotine dependence among people living with HIV who drink heavily in South Africa
There is a high prevalence of cigarette and snuff use among PLWH who drink heavily. Tobacco use cessation interventions tailored specifically for this population and according to their tobacco product of choice are urgently needed given their vulnerability to ill-health
Electronic cigarettes
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of death globally. For years, the tobacco industry sought to create a tobacco product that is less controversial than conventional cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes were created out of the supposed need to supply consumers of tobacco products with a less harmful tobacco product. The question remains, is it really less harmful for consumers of traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products to …
Non-Smoker’s Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke in South Africa during 2017
Current South African tobacco control law allows for 25% designated smoking areas in some indoor public places. This study investigates non-smokers' exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) in workplaces, homes, cafés/restaurants, and shebeens (local bars) using data from the 2017 South African Social Attitude Survey. Factors associated with any level of exposure were explored using multiple-variable-adjusted logistic regression analysis. The sample o…
Factors influencing alcohol use among female in-school adolescents in the Western Cape, South Africa
The increasing levels and more frequent use of alcohol among females, especially those in younger age groups, is a worldwide concern. An in-depth understanding of this phenomenon is, however, limited. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing alcohol use among female adolescent students as guided by the ecological systems theory of Bronfenbrenner. Data were collected from 25 female high school students in Grade 9 in the Western Cape, So…
On‐ and off‐licensed premises drinking behaviour among adults in the city of Tshwane, South Africa
Associations between electronic cigarette use and quitting behaviours among South African adult smokers
e-Cigarette use depressed long-term cessation. These findings can inform restrictions on unsubstantiated claims of e-cigarettes as cessation aids within South Africa
Framing the policy debate over tobacco control legislation and tobacco taxation in South Africa
The dominance of economic arguments opposing tobacco control legislation risks undermining tobacco control progress. Local and global tobacco control advocates should seek to build relationships with media, as well as collate and disseminate effective counterarguments to those advanced by the industry
Geospatial spread of e-cigarette vape shops in South Africa and the relationship with tobacco product use among adults
Landscape of tobacco control in sub-Saharan Africa
Yearly, tobacco use kills about 8 million people globally, 80% of whom live in low/middle-income countries. Given sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) rapidly increasing and youthful population, growing incomes and the increased presence of the tobacco industry, the number of tobacco users is growing. The region is predicted to face a heavier burden of tobacco-related diseases and deaths in the future. We examined the policy, advocacy, economic and media l…
Tobacco Vendors’ Perceptions and Compliance with Tobacco Control Laws in Nigeria
Tobacco vendors are critical stakeholders in the tobacco supply chain. This study examined their perception, compliance, and potential economic impact of Nigeria's tobacco control laws related to the retail setting. This was a qualitative study involving in-depth interviews of 24 purposively selected tobacco vendors. The face-to-face interviews were aided by a semi-structured interview guide, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed usi…
E-cigarettes and harm reduction
Disparities in Tobacco Smoking by Sex and Employment Status
Background/Objectives: Tobacco smoking is a cause of premature death and illness globally. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with tobacco smoking among South African adults according to sex, education, and employment status among socio-demographic subgroups. Methods: Data were obtained from the 2021 South African Global Adult Tobacco Survey (a nationally representative household survey using a multi-stage stratified cluste…
Seven years in limbo and counting
Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Prevalence of Substance Use Among Adolescents in South Africa
Medicine (19 works) · Environmental health (15 works) · Public health (15 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (15 works) · Tobacco control (11 works) · Political science (9 works) · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Tobacco industry (7 works) · Law (6 works)