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Prevalence of and factors associated with female sexual dysfunction among women using hormonal and non-hormonal contraception at the AGA Khan University Hospital Nairobi
BACKGROUND: Female sexual function (FSD) is a complex phenomenon. It integrates all body systems and is influenced by a variety …
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Assessment of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment in resuscitation trolleys in district hospitals in Botswana: A cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) relies, in part, on the availability and the correct functioning of resuscitation equipment. These data …
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Weight underestimation and body size dissatisfaction among black African adults with obesity: Implications for health promotion
BACKGROUND: Body image perception has an impact on modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, lifestyle and psychological health in many populations. …
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The ability of primary healthcare clinics to provide quality diabetes care: An audit
BACKGROUND: In South Africa, much of diabetes care takes place at primary healthcare (PHC) facilities where screening for diabetic complications …
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Exploring the beliefs and attitudes of private general practitioners towards national health insurance in Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Private general practitioner (GP) participation in the national health insurance (NHI) is necessary to address doctor shortages and achieve …
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The relationship between body composition and blood pressure among primary school children in Eastern Cape province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: In South Africa, especially in the Eastern Cape province, despite reported high prevalence of underweight and obesity, little is …
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Stress and resilience among women living with HIV in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Psychological morbidities concurrent with HIV have been the focus of considerable scientific investigations. However, researchers have largely overlooked HIV-related …
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What the elderly experience and expect from primary care services in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
BACKGROUND: People aged 60 years and above are predicted to outnumber those aged under 5 years in South Africa for …
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Kampala Commitment 2019
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary …
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World Organisation of Family Doctors Africa is moving!
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary …
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Collaboration with World Health Organization
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary …
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Primary health care nursing students’ knowledge of and attitude towards the provision of preconception care in KwaZulu-Natal
BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan African countries have been the worst affected by the high incidence of maternal and child mortality rates and …
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Financial management roles of nurse managers in selected public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: The public health sector in South Africa has been facing severe financial cutbacks and financial constraints in recent times. …
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Factors hindering midwives’ utilisation of alternative birth positions during labour in a selected public hospital
BACKGROUND: An evidence-based practice suggests that the birth position adopted by women during labour has a significant impact on the …
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Knowledge and utilisation of National Health Insurance Scheme among adult patients attending a tertiary health facility in Lagos State, South-Western Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Despite the creation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by the Nigerian government, most Nigerians are not covered …
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Erratum: The validation of the visual screening tool for anxiety disorders and depression in hypertension and/or diabetes
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of contraceptive methods among women seeking voluntary termination of pregnancy at Jubilee Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa
INTRODUCTION: There is an alarmingly high rate of women in South Africa, who are of childbearing age, who still opt …
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Factors contributing to primary caregiver delay in presenting children with chronic kidney disease for medical care in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Conforming to the 2016 World Kidney Day focus on raising awareness of the early detection of kidney diseases in …
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Where are they working? A case study of twenty Cuban-trained South African doctors
BACKGROUND: The year 2017 marked the 21st anniversary of the South African Cuban Medical Collaboration (SACMC) programme that offers disadvantaged …
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Factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2017
BACKGROUND: Physical activity plays a significant role in the managing of type 2 diabetes and is essential in reducing morbidity …