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Misrepresentation about vaccines that are scaring women
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has contributed greatly to morbidity and mortality worldwide. The production of COVID-19 vaccines has …
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Assessing COVID-19-related anxiety and functional impairment amongst nurses in Malawi
BACKGROUND: Psychological well-being of nurses is crucial for them to effectively discharge their duties. However, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related anxiety …
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Caregiver burden and associated factors amongst carers of women with advanced breast cancer attending a radiation oncology clinic in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The responsibility of caring for patients with advanced cancer in sub-Saharan Africa is mostly shouldered by family members because …
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Late registration for antenatal care by pregnant women with previous history of caesarean section
BACKGROUND: Despite good access to antenatal care (ANC) services for most women, and regular training of healthcare workers in obstetrics …
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Food insecurity and its impact on glycaemic control in diabetic patients attending Jabulani Dumani community health centre, Gauteng province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: To the best of our knowledge no studies have been conducted to assess the relationship between food insecurity and …
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Prevalence of depressive symptoms in urban primary care settings: Botswana
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of depression is estimated to be high in primary care settings, especially amongst people with chronic diseases. …
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The pattern and socio-cultural determinants of intimate partner violence in a Nigerian rural community
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) refers to a violation of women's reproductive rights as it impacts on their sexual and …
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Primary care nurses’ preparedness for COVID-19 in the Western Cape province, South Africa
INTRODUCTION: The novel coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a global public health crisis. Primary care (PC) nurses …
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Telemedicine in the Western Cape Department of Health during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic: Leveraging data to save lives by activating a telemedicine response
The pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put health systems across the globe under strain. There has been …
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Tribute to Dr Cherifa Sururu
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary …
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Development of African Forum for primary health care
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary …
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Barriers and facilitators in the implementation of bio-psychosocial care at the primary healthcare level in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), healthcare services are still focused on disease control and mortality reduction in …
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The perception and knowledge about episiotomy: A cross-sectional survey involving healthcare workers in a low- and middle-income country
BACKGROUND: Episiotomy was introduced into clinical practice without clear evidence of its benefits.The knowledge and understanding of episiotomy guidelines and …
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Effect of a supportive-educative nursing intervention programme on knowledge of chlorhexidine gel for umbilical cord management amongst mothers in Cross River State, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Umbilical cord infection contributes significantly to neonatal mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa. Studies have shown low knowledge of chlorhexidine …
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Comparison of respiratory and skin disorders between residents living close to and far from Solous landfill site in Lagos State, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Solid waste dump sites have proven to have potentially high risk to human health as it serves as a …
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Neglected sexual dysfunction symptoms amongst chronic patients during routine consultations in rural clinics in the North West province
BACKGROUND: Sexual dysfunction contributes to personal feelings of loss and despair and being a cause of exacerbated interpersonal conflict. Erectile …
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Prevalence and determinants of poor glycaemic control amongst patients with diabetes followed at Vanga Evangelical Hospital, Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing dramatically in developing countries, where diabetic patients usually present with poor glycaemic …
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Towards cardiovascular disease prevention in Nigeria: A mixed method study of how adolescents and young adults in a university setting perceive cardiovascular disease and risk factors
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global problem but its increasing prevalence in the working age group in developing countries …
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Editorial: The contribution of family physicians to African health systems – A call for short reports
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary …
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An ethnographic study exploring the experiences of patients living with cancer illness in support group settings in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
BACKGROUND: The major strength of support groups stems from their ability to help patients manage their health within and outside …