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Support needs for chronic disease self-management among persons attending a Primary Health Care facility in Victor Khanye, Mpumalanga
BACKGROUND: With the increasing burden of non-communicable chronic diseases, it is important to empower people to self-manage their conditions. This …
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The academy and its journal: 45 years of editorial leadership in South African family medicine
Journals are living archives of their disciplines. For the South African Family Practice journal, its 45-year journey offers a unique …
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How being a mother has made me a better family physician
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Transforming higher education: Embracing gender diversity for an inclusive future
The South African Family Practice is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care physicians (and their teams), …
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The efficacy of task shifting interventions: A case of a selected psychiatric hospital in Zimbabwe
Background: Task shifting is increasingly adopted to address healthcare worker (HCW) shortages in low-resource settings. Zimbabwe faces acute mental health …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care nurses regarding human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis in Mhlontlo sub-district municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is key for preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission, but uptake is limited, especially in rural …
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Moving beyond antenatal care: Need for a life-course approach to women’s health, South Africa
The South African Family Practice is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care physicians (and their teams), …
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Regional anaesthesia in the emergency centre: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of doctors in the Western Cape, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Regional anaesthesia in emergency centres (ECs) offers clear benefits for patient care and system efficiency. However, its use in …
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A socio-ecological analysis of parents’ experiences of stillbirth in Limpopo, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Stillbirth is a profoundly personal experience shaped by sociocultural norms, healthcare systems, and policies. Limited research exists on parents' …
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Mastering your fellowship: Part 1, 2026
The series 'Mastering your Fellowship' provides examples of the question formats encountered in the written and clinical examinations, Part A …
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COVID-19 impact on blood donation and blood product use in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
BACKGROUND: Blood donation rates in sub-Saharan Africa are historically low. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic amplified this challenge, leading …
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Use of physical activity by occupational therapists and speech-language therapists in KwaZulu-Natal
BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) plays an important role in rehabilitation by promoting emotional well-being, functional independence, and both physical and …
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From the President’s desk: Part 3, 2025
The South African Family Practice is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care physicians (and their teams), …
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South African midwives’ knowledge of the benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping
Background: Immediate umbilical cord clamping has been part of the active management of the third stage of labour for centuries. …
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Adherence to hypertension management at a rural hospital in Limpopo: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Non-adherence to treatment remains a major contributing factor to uncontrolled hypertension and its complications. In South Africa, an estimated …
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Portfolio of learning in clinical training
Workplace-based assessment is increasingly crucial in the postgraduate training of specialists in South Africa, including for family physicians. A portfolio …
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Mastering your fellowship: Part 3, 2025
The series 'Mastering your Fellowship' provides examples of the question formats encountered in the written and clinical examinations, Part A …
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Road traffic accidents, still a challenge in South Africa
The South African Family Practice is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care physicians (and their teams), …
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Post-exposure prophylaxis for sexual assault victim-survivors: Guidelines and best practices
This study addresses the importance of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in the context of sexual assault. Post-exposure prophylaxis serves as a …
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Sedentary behaviour of pregnant women in South Africa: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Sedentary behaviour is a growing global public health concern that affects not only the general population but also pregnant …