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A retrospective audit of pain assessment and management post-caesarean section at New Somerset Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: The most common major surgical procedure performed worldwide is the caesarean section (CS). Effective pain management is a priority …
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Preanaesthetic assessment and management in the context of the district hospital
Preanaesthetic assessment and management allow for the systematic identification of perioperative risks and the implementation of interventions to mitigate them, …
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on accessing HIV care: A case report
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had an enormous impact on the provision of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) services …
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Updated programmatic learning outcomes for the training of family physicians in South Africa
The training of medical specialists should constantly be re-aligned to the needs of the population and the health system. The …
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Investigating the effect of the Vula Mobile app on coordination of care and capacity building in district health services, Cape Town: Convergent mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Coordinating care is a defining characteristic of high quality primary care. Currently, very little is known about coordination of …
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Malnutrition in children under the age of 5 years in a primary health care setting
In this study, we outlined the types of malnutrition amongst children, the causes of malnutrition intervention at the primary health …
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From the President’s desk
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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Mastering your fellowship
The series, 'Mastering your Fellowship', provides examples of the question format encountered in the written and clinical examinations, Part A …
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COVID-19 – Inequities, the third wave and vaccination
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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Healthcare providers’ perceptions and understanding of voluntary medical male circumcision in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: There is compelling evidence that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the chances of heterosexual transmission of HIV infection. …
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A case report of detecting subclinical coagulopathy in a patient with boomslang (Dipholidus typus) bite
The boomslang (Dipholidus typus) has a predominantly haemotoxic venom. Because of the consumptive nature of the coagulopathy, signs and symptoms …
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Developmental delay in a resource-constrained environment: An approach to early intervention
With a reduction in mortality rates of children under 5 years, in low- and middle-income countries, the responsibility to provide …
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Doctor-perceived-barriers to telephone clinics at KwaZulu-Natal hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to an unprecedented international emergency, resulting in a need to adapt …
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The use of point-of-care ultrasound in a regional emergency department in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Formal ultrasonography has advanced to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the emergency department (ED) for the purpose of acute critical …
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Alternative mechanisms for delivery of medication in South Africa: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: The number of people in South Africa with chronic conditions is a challenge to the health system. In response …
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Substance abuse among high school learners in a rural education district in the Free State province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: In South Africa, many studies conducted on substance abuse among in-school youth focus on urban areas. However, anecdotal evidence …
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Mood responses to COVID-19: Implications for family practice in South Africa
The effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the mood responses of individuals is an important indicator of how society …
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Secondary hypertension: An update on the diagnosis and localisation of a pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma
Most cases of hypertension are because of essential hypertension, however 5% - 15% of cases can be a result of …
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Prevalence and associated factors of intimate partner violence amongst women attending prevention of mother to child transmission services in Blantyre, Malawi
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) during the perinatal period and when one is HIV-positive is a great concern because of …
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Clinical diagnosis and treatment of scabies, a neglected tropical disease
Scabies is a parasitic infestation of the skin caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. It is common in …