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Experiences of adolescent girls and young women of oral PrEP uptake in rural KwaZulu-Natal
BACKGROUND: The human immunodeficiency virus remains a global public health concern mainly affecting adolescent girls and women. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) …
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Dual intimate partner violence among women in sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Zambia and Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Previous research explored the risk factors associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) in the sub-Saharan region, there is a …
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Low metformin concentrations in obese people with HIV treated with dolutegravir
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary …
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Exploring primary health care nurses’ perceptions of cervical cancer screening in Leribe, Lesotho
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer ranks fourth among cancers recorded globally and is the second most common cause of cancer-related morbidity and …
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Digital pulse: Social media reaction to South Africa’s National Health Insurance implementation
BACKGROUND: Social media has become a platform where unheard voices within different communities are shared with government. AIM: The study …
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Prevalence of uncorrected refractive error in low-resource high schools in the Free State, South Africa
BACKGROUND: The continuous increase in the prevalence of refractive error (RE) globally, with uncorrected refractive error (URE) having been established …
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Cost-effectiveness analysis in primary care research: A practical guide for early-career researchers
Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) is an important tool for guiding decisions on resource allocation in primary health care (PHC), particularly in …
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Predictors of drug-resistant TB outcomes: Body mass index, HIV, and comorbidities
BACKGROUND: The success rates for treating drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in programmatic settings have been unsatisfactory. By identifying the factors that …
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Advocacy for family medicine in sub-Saharan Africa
Family medicine should ‘stop talking to ourselves’ and boldly present its ‘value proposition’ to policymakers in the African region. This …
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The merit of rural point-of-care ultrasound: Carotid pseudoaneurysm case report
INTRODUCTION: Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms are rare, comprising less than 4% of all peripheral artery aneurysms. Rural primary …
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Using places of worship to recruit and retain couples for the ‘Diabetes Together’ intervention
BACKGROUND: There is a growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in South Africa and a high proportion of people …
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Access to tuberculosis care in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health issue in South Africa, a high-burden TB country. The coronavirus disease 2019 …
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Usage of traditional medicine during pregnancy and the associated factors among Basotho women
BACKGROUND: Many women persist in using traditional medicine despite the evidence that traditional medicines have the potential to harm both …
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Caregivers’ lived experiences of childhood probable pneumonia through a gendered lens in western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Gender intersects with multiple forms of socio-cultural, economic and health system factors to influence the overall care-seeking experiences of …
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Barriers and facilitators of incorporating Ubuntu principles in the integrated management of childhood illness
BACKGROUND: Success in incorporating Ubuntu principles in the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) requires collaboration between health professionals and …
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Challenges and solutions to nurse-delivered integrated primary health care in Nelson Mandela Bay
BACKGROUND: Delivery of a comprehensive and integrated primary health care service to increase healthcare access, quality, equity and efficiency requires …
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Understanding implementation research
Implementation research (IR) focuses on understanding and closing the gap between evidence-based interventions and practice. Key elements to evaluate include …
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Interventions for reaching men to improve HIV Testing Services in sub-Saharan Africa: A narrative review
BACKGROUND: The HIV Testing Services (HTS) are a vital component of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention initiatives, and the essential …
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Use of integrated services in antenatal care: A case study of Mabvuku Polyclinic, Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: The integration of diagnostic services presents a critical opportunity to improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), …
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Effect of a structured teaching programme on mothers’ knowledge and utilisation of oral rehydration solution
BACKGROUND: Childhood diarrhoea is a major health problem in developing countries. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate …