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If research is to be used to guide policy we must be
reasonably sure that the research results are valid. A one-off result from a
study using dubious methods should not be allowed to influence policy - quality
control is essential. The peer review process helps ensure that poor research
is identified and preferably does not get published. Even if it does, the public
platform which encourages critique should help remedy errors. PHDC relies
primarily on peer reviewed literature to support its findings.
Examples of policy-orientated peer reviewed publications:
1.
Cross, C, Seager J. Street people in South Africa: Studies towards
understanding the homeless (Editorial). Development
Southern Africa, 2010; 27(1): 1-2.
2.
Cross, C, Seager J. Skeletons at the feast: A review of street homelessness in South
Africa and other world regions. Development
Southern Africa, 2010; 27(1): 5-20.
3.
Seager, J, Tamasane, T. Health and wellbeing of the homeless in South
African cities and towns. Development Southern Africa, 2010; 27(1): 63-83.
4.
Ward, C, Seager, J. South African street children: A survey and
recommendations for services. Development
Southern Africa, 2010; 27(1): 85-100.
5.
Cross, C, Seager, J. Towards identifying the causes of street homelessness
in South Africa: Some policy recommendations. Development Southern Africa, 2010; 27(1): 143-158.
6.
Phaswana-Mafuya, N, Petros, G, Peltzer, K, Ramlagan, S, Nkomo, N, Mohlala,
G, Mbelle M & Seager, J. Primary health care
service delivery in South Africa. International J Health Care Quality
Assurance 2008; 21(6):611-624.
7.
Westaway MS, Rheeder P, van Zyl D, Seager JR. Interpersonal and organisational dimensions
of patient satisfaction: the moderating effects of health status. Int J Quality in Health Care 2003; 15
(4): 337-344.
8.
Thomas EP, Seager JR, Mathee A. Environmental health challenges in South
Africa: lessons from case studies. Health
and Place, 2002; 8; 251-261.
9.
Bourne L, Seager J. Water - the neglected nutrient. SA Food-Based
Dietary Guidelines. South African J
Clinical Nutrition, 2001; 14(3): S64-70.
10.
Seager J, Thomas L, Curtis B. A city-wide study of health and
environment at the household level in Port Elizabeth, South Africa: research
designed to promote appropriate health development and planning. In Whigham, PA
(ed) Proceedings of the 11th
Annual Colloquium of the Spatial Information Research Centre, Dunedin, New
Zealand, 1999; 27-36.
11.
Genthe B, Strauss N, Seager JR, Vundule C, Maforah F, Kfir R. The effect
of type of water supply on water quality in a developing community in South
Africa. Water Science Technology 1997; 35 (11-12): 35-40.
12.
Fincham JE, Evans AC, Woodroof CW, Appleton CC, Seager JR, Benadé AJS.
Feed the children, not the parasites: an essential part of primary health care
in South Africa. S Afr Med J 1996;
86(6): 647-649. (Editorial)
