Factors Influencing Health Promoting Behaviors among the Elderly Under the Universal Coverage Program, Buriram Province, Thailand
Community leaders in Sukumaland are calling for a strong lead from the Government. One was
quoted as saying: ‘‘It is a question of educating the people. In other areas of the country where
people are better educated, we don’t face this problem.’’
Until recently, the Government was reluctant to acknowledge that belief in witchcraft still
existed. Now the subject is being widely discussed and officially condemned. In 1999, the
Tanzanian Government made witchcraft the theme for International Women’s Day.
A local nongovernmental organization and HelpAge International are also taking measures to
improve the security of older women in the United Republic of Tanzania. They aim to change
attitudes...
