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Eswatini COVID-19 Mythbusters

The ten mythbusters, available in English and Siswati, were developed based on feedback received from chiefdom leadership who identified prevailing myths and misconceptions related to COVID-19 prevention, treatment or stigma related to recovery.

Key mythbusters tackle use of alcohol, garlic, hot baths, home remedies, sex, bleach and sanitizer, and hydroxychoroquine, with key facts. They also address misconceptions that only urban populations or older people are affected and reassure people about recovery.

The myths cover the following topics:

  1. Alcohol: Siswati English
  2. Garlic: Siswati English
  3. Hydroxychloroquine: Siswati English
  4. Older People: Siswati English
  5. Urban People: Siswati English
  6. Home Remedies: Siswati English
  7. Bleach and Sanitizer: Siswati English
  8. Hot Bath: Siswati English
  9. Sex: Siswati English
  10. Recovery: Siswati English

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: June 6, 2021

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Play Your Part To Prevent COVID-19 Through Physical Distance

This video was developed for Eswati audiences in Siswati with English subtitles . Drawing on beneficiary feedback regarding challenges to physical distancing, the different speakers outline reasons why physical distancing is important, and how to apply it to situations faced in everyday life.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: October 21, 2020

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Explanation of Physical Distancing

The short video was developed by Development Media International for African countries and provides an explanation of why physical distancing is important. A Siswati voiceover was provided in order to expand circulation to different target audiences through social media and for community engagement and training in Eswatini.

Source: Development Media International

Date of Publication: October 8, 2020

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Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO, Speaking about Fighting the Pandemic

The short video clip was developed by WHO globally and highlights key messages to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A Siswati voice over was provided to facilitate wider circulation through social media platforms in Eswatini.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: October 4, 2020

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If You Are Experiencing Any Form of Violence or Abuse

This poster targets women and children who may be experience abuse or violence in the home.

The key messages, in English and Siswati, encourage women to reach out to supportive family, friends, or neighbours for support, provide local emergency contact numbers to call, and to seek out locally available support services.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: October 4, 2020

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Make a Safety Plan for Yourself and Your Children

This poster, available in English and Siswati, targets women and children in Eswatini who may be experiencing violence at home. The key message highlights the importance of having a safety plan if women and children need to leave in a hurry because of abuse or violence.

Steps include identifying a trusted person and place to go, having a plan on how to get there and bringing key personal documents needed. It also provides contact details of local support services available in country.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: October 4, 2020

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Men: We Care About You, Help Is Available

This short video is targeted to men to prevent violence and abuse and encourage them to seek help.

Spoken through the compassionate words of a Swaziland Action Against Abuse (SWAGAA) male counselor, men are encouraged to take proactive action to prevent violence by expressing their emotions and reaching out for professional support services available in country.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: October 4, 2020

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You Are Not Alone: Help Is Available If You Experience Violence or Abuse

The poster “You Are Not Alone: Help Is Available If You Experience Violence or Abuse”, available in English and Siswati, targets women and families to have a safety plan and access local violence/abuse support services. The material was developed as a response to a noted increase in domestic violence due to COVID-19 lockdown period.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: October 4, 2020

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Be Safe In Places Of Worship – English and Siswati

This poster is designed for places of worship to remind congregations of key prevention practices during faith services.

Key behaviors include the importance of physical distancing, wearing a mask, no touching or sharing of objects and handwashing.

Other safety measures reinforce the importance of good ventilation inside, maintaining physical distancing when entering and leaving the worship space, and staying at home when unwell.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: September 24, 2020

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