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Improving the core functions of primary care in a Ugandan rural district
BACKGROUND: In many countries, the core functions of primary care (PC) continue to perform poorly and therefore need improvement, guided …
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Thirty-five years of family medicine training and development in Uganda
In Uganda, family medicine training was started in 1989 to train an all-round generalist able to provide comprehensive care at …
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National Health Insurance - knowledge, attitude and perceptions of speech-language therapists
BACKGROUND: The South African government signed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into effect on 15th of May 2024 to …
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Factors influencing late antenatal booking in Tshwane District: Pregnant women’s perceptions
BACKGROUND: Antenatal care (ANC) is a branch of primary health care service universally accessible for promoting positive maternal and neonatal …
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Phenomenology for primary care researchers
Primary care researchers often turn to qualitative methodologies to explore people's perspectives and experiences. Phenomenology is appropriate when the focus …
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Lived experiences of motherhood among students in a university in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Despite ongoing attempts to minimise pregnancies at a young age, early childbearing continues to be one of the world's …
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Exploring stakeholders’ experiences on implementing family medicine in urban South Africa
BACKGROUND: South Africa recognised family medicine as a medical speciality in 2007. The discipline plays a significant role in strengthening …
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Prevalence of hypertension in community members in a low-income community in Windhoek, Namibia
BACKGROUND: Hypertension remains a significant risk factor for the development of several non-communicable diseases such as stroke, myocardial infarction and …
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What is the role of family medicine in providing palliative care in Africa?
Although palliative care is known to effectively relieve serious health-related suffering (SHS), it is not yet widely available, particularly in …
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Experiences of nurses in patient adherence to antiretoroviral therapy in Mpumalanga, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a global health pandemic. Mpumalanga is a province with a high burden of HIV …
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Exploring the gastric cancer care pathway in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Gastric cancer (GC) diagnosis and care data in South Africa (SA) is sparse, and SA has a high GC …
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Optimising clinical governance and risk management in resource-limited hospitals: A family medicine model
In resource-constrained healthcare settings, clinical governance and risk management are critical to improving patient outcomes and efficiently using limited resources. …
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Self-reported knowledge, attitude and mental health status of in-school adolescents in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The global rise in adolescent mental health conditions highlights the need for preventive interventions particularly in schools for timely …
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Practical insights for enhancing primary care rehabilitation services in low-resource contexts
BACKGROUND: Rehabilitation services are crucial for addressing the growing burden of functioning problems related to chronic conditions in low and …
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Exploring healthcare workers’ immunisation behaviour towards COVID-19 vaccines through psychological patterns
BACKGROUND: The psychological approach can provide valuable insights into vaccination behaviour, especially in high-risk contexts. It offers new perspectives for …
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SWOT analysis of collaborative research among family physicians in Ghana: A workshop report
The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary …
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A survey of perceptions and behavioural responses towards the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
BACKGROUND: The South African response to the Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus was swift and assertive, although …
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The district hospital: A rare story of success and a way forward
The district hospital is a vital part of the healthcare system in sub-Saharan Africa. It is the key to enabling …
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Experiences of nurses and patients with the implementation of the CCMDD programme
BACKGROUND: The Central Chronic Medicines Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme has good benefits for both patients with chronic conditions and …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices to hepatitis B among South African primary healthcare staff
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a significant cause of liver disease globally, is recognised as a 2030 elimination target by …