Abstract
Brunei Darussalam is a small equatorial country of 5,765 square kilometers that lies on the north-west coast of the island of Borneo. An affluent nation, its economy is based mostly on oil and gas. Brunei’s GDP per capita of US$50,117 places the country fifth highest on this index internationally (International Monetary Fund, 2010). The population of Brunei is about 398,000, with Malays, who are Muslims, forming the majority (just under 67% of the country’s people) (Prime Minister’s Office, 2008). The annual population growth rate is just over 2.0%; life expectancy is 75 years (Central Intelligence Agency, 2010).
Keywords
- Health Education
- Healthy Lifestyle
- United Nations Development Program
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
- Health Education Program
These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
Download to read the full chapter text
Chapter PDF
References
Abandoned baby needs mother's milk to survive. (2010, May 28). The Brunei Times. Retrieved from http://174.142.62.49/index.php/2010052722054/Fourth-Stories/abandoned-baby-needs-mothers-milk-to-survive.html.
Abdul Rahman, S. N. F., Eu, C. N. L., Muhammad Kincho, K., & Muhamad, N. A. (2008). Waste cooking oil in Brunei. Retrieved from http://foodpackaginginbrunei.blogspot.com/.
'Ali, 'A. Y. (1989). The Holy Qur'an: Text, translation, and commentary. Washington: Amana Corp.
Armitage CJ, Conner M. Social cognition models and health behavior: A structured review. Psychology and Health. 2000;15:173–189.
Bandura A. Health promotion by social cognitive means. Health Education Behavior. 2004;31:143.
Brunei Economic Development Board. (2008). Brunei's national vision. Retrieved from http://www.bedb.com.bn/why_nationalvision.htm.
Brock, K., & Johnson, B. (2009). Final report to the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. Retrieved from http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/uploads//02%20ABOUT%20THE%20PROGRAM/pdf/kgevaluation_key_findings.pdf.
Brownson RC, Housemann RA, Brown DR, Jackson-Thompson J, King AC, Malone BR, Sallis JF. Promoting physical activity in rural communities: Walking trail access, use, and effects. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2000;18(3):235–241.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). (2010). The world factbook: Life expectancy at birth. Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/hbrary/pubhcations/the-world-factbook/fields/2102.html.
Charleston, R. (1998). Implementing a developmental perspective of learning in the first year of school: Brunei Darussalam. Paper presented to the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, Research in Education, Adelaide, November 29-December 3. Retrieved from http://www.aare.edu.au/98pap/cha98080.htm.
Cheong, I. P. A., & Thong, L. K. (2004). Story-telling in science teaching. Retrieved from http://202.160.7.83/cgi-bin/infoviewer/igp_infoviewer_cpe/load_framework?catalog_item_id=300b08e7&sid=2ef0142eedb18ade944bb7aa37cdc8bc&language=en.
Chong V-H, Abdullah M-A. Health of our patients based on body mass index. Brunei Journal of Health. 2008;3:45–51.
Dash RJ. A glimpse of diabetes mellitus in Brunei Darussalam. Brunei International Medical Journal. 1999;1:241–247.
Diabetes: A Brunei affliction. (2009, November 14). The Brunei Times. Retrieved from http://news.brunei.fm/2009/11/14/diabetes-a-brunei-affliction/.
Division of Adolescent and School Health. (2008). Characteristics of an effective health education curriculum. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/SHER/characteristics/index.htm.
Eating and drinking in moderation. (2010, February 2). Retrieved from http://www.islamonhne.net/servlet/Satelhte?c=Article_C&cid=1264249983529&pagename=Zone-Enghsh-Living_Shariah/LSELayout.
Elgar AG. Science textbooks for lower secondary schools in Brunei: Issues of gender equity. International Journal of Science Education. 2004;26(7):875–894.
Ferney SL, Marshall AL. Website physical activity interventions: Preferences of potential users. Health Education Research. 2006;21(4):560–566.
Gould, L., Mogford, E., & DeVoght, A. (2010). Successes and challenges of teaching the social determinants of health in secondary schools: Case examples in Seattle, Washington. Health Promotion Practice, 11(22S). Retrieved from http://hpp.sagepub.com/content/11/3_suppl/26S.full.pdf.
Henderson D. Values, wellness and the social sciences curriculum. International Research Handbook on Values Education and Student Wellbeing. 2010;1:273–289.
Hinyard LJ, Kreuter MW. Using narrative communication as a tool for health behavior change: A conceptual, theoretical, and empirical overview. Health Education Behavior. 2006;34:777.
Ibrahim, R., Hassim, H., Lamit, S., & Rangga, J. M. Q. (2008). Waste cooking oil in Brunei. Retrieved from http://wastecookingoil.blogspot.com/.
Increase in abandoned babies. (2003, January 25). Brunei Direct. Retrieved from http://acr.hrschool.org/LatestNews/latestnewsdecarticles.htm.
International Monetary Fund (IMF). (2010). World economic outlook database—April 2010. Retrieved from http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2010/01/weodata/index.aspx.
Ishak, A. P. D. H. (2008, November 16). Obese youth in Brunei at risk. Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved from http://old.brudirect.com/public_html/DailyInfo/News/Archive/Nov08/161108/nite03.htm.
Jensen BB. Environmental and health education reviewed from an action oriented perspective: A case from Denmark. Journal of Curriculum Studies. 2004;36(4):405–425.
Kasule OHK. Patterns and trends of religious edicts (Fatwa Mufti Kerajaan & Irsyad Hukum) on medical matters in Brunei Darussalam 1962-2005. Brunei Journal of Health. 2008;2:13–15.
Kwong, J. T. L., & Seruji, L. H. (2007). A report on the healthy lifestyle initiative at Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd, Negara Brunei Darussalam. Public Administration and Development, 11(1), 67-78. Retrieved from http://www.onepetro.org/mslib/servlet/onepetropreview?id=SPE-108639-MS&soc=SPE.
McGuire JK, Walsh M, LeCroy CW. Content analyses of little V abstinence-only education programs: Links between program topics and participant responses. Sexuality Research and Social Policy. 2005;2(4):18–31.
Ministry of Education. (2010). What is SPN21? Retrieved from http://www.moe.edu.bn/web/spn21/kurikulum?p_p_id=86&p_p_action=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=&p_p_col_pos=0&p_p_col_count=0&.
Ministry of Health. (2008). Health information booklet 2008. Retrieved from http://www.moh.gov.bn/satisticshealthguidelines/download/HIB_2008.pdf.
Ministry of Health. (2010). Health promotions: Health topics. Retrieved from http://www.moh.gov.bn/healthpromotions/healthtopics.htm.
Mohamad, L. (2008, November 3). Brunei may have a new hospital. Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/Nov08/031108/nite01.htm.
Muhammad as-Sayyid, A.B. (2006). Pola Makan Rasululah: Makanan sehat berkualitas menurut al- Quran dan as-Sunnah [Rules of the Prophet on food: Quality healthy food according to the Quran and as-Sunnah]. Jakarta, Indonesia: Almahira.
Murphy, S., & Smith, C. (1993). Crutches, confetti or useful tools? Professionals' views on and use of health education leaflets. Health Education Research, 8(2), 205-215. Available online at http://her.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/8/2/205.
National Institute of Child Health Greece. (1997). The health promoting school: An investment in education, health and democracy. Retrieved from http://www.schoolsforhealth.eu/upload/pubs/TheHPSaninvestmentineducationhealthanddemocracy.pdf.
Need public-parents partnership, Minister. (2010, July 1). The Brunei Times. Retrieved from http://www.brudirect.com/index.php/2010063024183/Local-News/need-public-parents-partnership-minister.html.
Nutbeam, D. (2000). Health literacy as a public health goal: A challenge for contemporary health education and communication strategies into the 21st century. Health Promotion International, 15(3), 259-267. Retrieved from http://www.rotarydexter.org/program/material/Nutbeam_article.pdf.
Ottoman, A. (2006, November 28). Dental health not up to standard. Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.moh.gov.bn/news/20061128a.htm.
Paul CL, Redman S, Sanson-Fisher RW. Print material content and design: Is it relevant to effectiveness? Health Education Research. 2003;18(2):181–190.
Prime Minister's Office. Brunei Darussalam key indicators 2008. Bandar Seri Begawan: Department of Economic Planning and Development, Prime Minister's Office, Brunei Darussalam; 2008.
Pucher J, Dijkstra L. Promoting safe walking and cycling to improve public health: Lessons from the Netherlands and Germany. American Journal of Public Health. 2003;93(9):1509–1516.
Rasidah, H. A. B. (2010, May 17). Concern over teen abortions in Sultanate. Brunei Times. Retrieved from http://www.brudirect.com/index.php/2010051721443/Local-News/concern-over-teen-abortions-in-sultanate.html.
Rauzon, S., Wang, M., Studer, M., & Crawford, P. (2010). Students' knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in relation to food: An evaluation of the School Lunch Initiative. Berkeley, CA: Dr Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Center for Weight and Health, University of California at Berkeley. Available online at http://www.schooHunchinitiative.org/downloads/sh_eval_full_report_2010.pdf.
Razak, A., & Ong, J. (2007, July 1.). Brunei joins fight against smoking. Brunei Times. Retrieved from http://www.bt.com.bn/news/2007/07/01/brunei_joins_fight_against_smoking.
Saelens BE, Sallis JF, Black JB, Chen D. Neighborhood-based differences in physical activity: An environment scale evaluation. American Journal of Public Health. 2003;93(9):1552–1558.
Smith G, Kippax A, Aggleton P, Tyrer P. HIV/AIDS school-based education in selected Asia-Pacific countries. Sex Education. 2003;3(1):3–21.
Teach sex education in school. (2010, June 2). Brunei Times. Retrieved from http://www.brudirect.com/index.php/2010060122372/Local-News/teach-sex-education-inschools.html.
Tee E-S. Obesity in Asia: Prevalence and issues in assessment methodologies. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2002;11(3):694–701.
United Nations Development Program (UNDP). (2009). Human development report 2009. Retrieved from http://hdr.undp.org/en/media/HDR_2009_EN_Complete.pdf.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2009). Commonwealth Youth Program, Government of Brunei and UNODC collaborate to fight drug abuse in Brunei. Retrieved from http://www.unodc.org/india/en/brunei-cyp-workshop.html.
Van Eekelen A, Stokvis-Brantsma H, Frolich M, Smelt AHM, Stokvis H. Prevalence of glucose intolerance among Malays in Brunei. Diabetes Care. 2000;23(9):1435–1436.
Williams, R. (2003). Three soccer balls, two netballs and no health education: Can healthy outcomes be achieved? A case study of one teacher's efforts to promote healthy lifestyles in a SE Asian high school. Unpublished paper, School of Education, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia. Retrieved from http://fulltext.ausport.gov.au/fulltext/2002/achper/Williams.pdf.
Wilson, C. (2010, April 8). Smoking top cause of cancer deaths in Brunei. Brunei fm! Retrieved from http://news.brunei.fm/2010/04/08/smoking-top-cause-of-cancer-death-in-brunei/.
World Health Organization (WHO). (2004). Brunei Darussalam environmental health country profile. Retrieved from http://www.wpro.who.int/NR/rdonlyres/CC03E151-7FCA-47A1-A587-6443C7F051E7/0/brunei_ehcp_19Nov2004.pdf.
World Health Organization (WHO). (2008). Ministry of Health's mission, vision and objectives. Retrieved from http://www.wpro.who.int/countries/2008/bru/national_health_priorities.htm.
World Health Organization (WHO). (2009a). World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2005-2010. Retrieved from http://www.wpro.who.int/countries/2007/bru/national_health_priorities.htm.
World Health Organization (WHO). (2009b). Health situation and trends: Communicable and noncommunicable diseases, health risk factors and transition. Retrieved from http://www.wpro.who.int/countries/bru/2010/health_situation.htm.
Zakaria, M., Wahab, M., Ismail, K., & Abdullah Bayoh, M. R. F. (2010). Transport 2010. Retrieved from http://www.transport2010.blogspot.com/.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2012 Sense Publishers
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Cheong, I.PA. (2012). Working Towards A Healthier Brunei. In: Taylor, N., Quinn, F., Littledyke, M., Coll, R.K. (eds) Health Education in Context. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-876-6_24
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-876-6_24
Publisher Name: SensePublishers, Rotterdam
Online ISBN: 978-94-6091-876-6
eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and LawEducation (R0)