Simon George Taukeni

Simon George Taukeni is a professor, author, and editor working at the University of Namibia. He is a former post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. Prof. Taukeni is a pioneering researcher in the bio-psychosocial model of health. He serves as a reviewer for Frontiers of Public Health, Frontiers of Psychology, and the South African Journal of Education, among others.

Publications

Biopsychosocial Model
Biopsychosocial Model
Simon George Taukeni, Joyce Mathwasa, Zoleka Ntshuntshe. © 2023. 26 pages.
The emphasis in health psychology is to persuade people using diverse approaches to embrace health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention. Health psychology studies how...
Psychosocial Support and Education of Vulnerable Children: Implications for Policy and Implimentation
Psychosocial Support and Education of Vulnerable Children: Implications for Policy and Implimentation
Joyce Mathwasa, Zoleka Ntshuntshe, Simon G. Taukeni. © 2022. 25 pages.
As confirmed by organizations such as UNAIDS, UNICEF, NGOs, and various authors, the psychological, social, physical, and emotional turmoil caused by varying degrees of violence...
Elderly Grandparents as Caregivers of Children Affected or Infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia
Elderly Grandparents as Caregivers of Children Affected or Infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia
Eveline N. Kalomo, Simon George Taukeni. © 2022. 12 pages.
Kinship care is one of the most prevalent forms of placement that is used for children affected and/or infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia. However, the literature lacks a...
Developing a Culture of Nonviolence in Schools
Developing a Culture of Nonviolence in Schools
Matshidiso Joyce Taole, Simon George Taukeni. © 2021. 15 pages.
Violence is a common occurrence in schools and poses a threat to education as a vehicle of economic development and economic freedom. The chapter aims at discussing factors that...
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Persons in Quarantine and Isolation Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Namibia: A Multi-Sectoral Response
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Persons in Quarantine and Isolation Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Namibia: A Multi-Sectoral Response
Rachel J. Freeman, Simon George Taukeni, Eveline Ndinelao Kalomo. © 2021. 13 pages.
In this chapter, the authors describe the essential need of mental health and psychosocial support for people accommodated in mandatory quarantine and isolation facilities during...
Psychological and Social Issues Affecting Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Psychological and Social Issues Affecting Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Zoleka Ntshuntshe, Simon G. Taukeni. © 2020. 12 pages.
Orphan-hood is a natural occurrence event of life and not a personal choice. It is a natural life event of losing a parent or a primary caregiver in the life of an orphan child....
Importance of HIV Care Continuum
Importance of HIV Care Continuum
Simon George Taukeni, Eveline Ndinelao Kalomo. © 2020. 18 pages.
This chapter seeks to create further awareness and public health education on the importance of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care continuum as one of the key policy...
Elderly Grandparents as Caregivers of Children Affected or Infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia
Elderly Grandparents as Caregivers of Children Affected or Infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia
Eveline N. Kalomo, Simon George Taukeni. © 2020. 16 pages.
Kinship care is one of the most prevalent forms of placement that is used for children affected and/or infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia. However, the literature lacks a...
Developing a Culture of Nonviolence in Schools
Developing a Culture of Nonviolence in Schools
Matshidiso Joyce Taole, Simon George Taukeni. © 2019. 19 pages.
Violence is a common occurrence in schools and poses a threat to education as a vehicle of economic development and economic freedom. The chapter aims at discussing factors that...