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African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
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ISSN 2071-2928 · AOSIS · 1.429 artikel di indeks
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Knowledge, attitudes and factors associated with uptake of modern contraceptive methods among young women living with disabilities in Botswana
Background: Young women living with disabilities in Botswana face significant challenges in accessing reproductive health services, including modern contraceptive methods, yet their unique needs and barriers to uptake remain underexplored. Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge…
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Acceptability, feasibility and equity implications of nutritional supplementation interventions for the prevention of wasting in infants and young children: A rapid qualitative evidence synthesis
Background: Child wasting remains a challenge despite global targets to eliminate malnutrition by 2030. While the global nutrition community has traditionally focused on treatment, a range of nutrition-specific interventions to prevent child wasting are available. Aim: To conduct a rapid…
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Addressing communication dynamics in traditional medicine use disclosure to physicians
Background: Although traditional medicine (TM) has historically been marginalised within the allopathic medicine (AM) systems and policy frameworks, it remains a core component of healthcare-seeking behaviour among South Africans. However, communication regarding TM use between patients and…
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Factors affecting reporting of patient safety incidents in the Eastern Cape primary health care
Background: There is a low and erroneous rate of patient safety incident reporting system in the primary health care institutions in the study. These gaps are identified through clinical audits of patient files, performance reviews and complaints received through the provincial call centre. Aim…
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The experiences and practices of oral health promotion for children in Cape Town: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study
Background: In South Africa, oral diseases are a significant public health concern. The Western Cape has a high prevalence of dental caries, with rates increasing from 82% to 84% in 6-year-olds over a 13-year period. This study explored the experiences of oral hygienists, children and their parents…
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A qualitative study exploring the primary health care nurses’ lived experiences of cervical cancer screening
Background: In the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), cervical cancer is the primary cause of cancer-related female deaths. Lesotho has a cervical cancer incidence that is 2.7 times higher than the global average. This disease can be prevented by vaccination, which is not available in all…
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The influence of climate change on children attending primary care in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya
Background: Climate change has an adverse impact on health in Eastern Africa. Climate-sensitive diseases pose a threat to the health, growth and development of children. Aim: To determine the influence of climate change on children attending primary care in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya. Setting…
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Implementation of malaria control programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Southern African Development Community Elimination 8 countries: A scoping review
Background: Malaria is one of the communicable diseases affecting the whole world. The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region is the most affected, with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Malaria Elimination 8 (E8) countries accounting for 90% and 95% of the cases…
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Transitioning to midwifery models of care: Implementation insights from focus groups with Health leaders in two African countries
Background: Midwifery models of care, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), offer rights-based, person-centred care with proven benefits for safer maternal and newborn care worldwide. Despite these demonstrated benefits, the successful adoption of midwifery models of care depends on…
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Health services and programmatic responses to improving adolescent HIV care in Lusaka, Zambia: A descriptive qualitative study
Background: Adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) face disproportionately poor treatment outcomes because of a combination of psychosocial, structural and health systems challenges. Despite efforts to implement adolescent-friendly and differentiated service delivery models in…
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Alarmingly high recent human immunodeficiency virus infection burden among newly diagnosed individuals in Mongu District, Zambia
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) recency assays are essential for distinguishing recent infections (≤ 12 months) from long-term infections, enabling targeted interventions. Western province, Zambia, has the nation’s highest HIV prevalence (16%), yet recent infection data in Mongu…
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Perceptions of Family Medicine among first-year medical students at Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
Background: Family Medicine (FM) is vital in delivering comprehensive and continuous care essential for robust primary healthcare systems. However, it remains underappreciated in many settings, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Aim: This study aimed to assess the perceptions of FM among…
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Lived experiences of ethical dilemmas in pricing life-saving medicines among private-sector pharmacists in Zimbabwe
Background: Access to affordable medicines is central to primary health care and universal health coverage. In Zimbabwe, the absence of national price regulation and heavy out-of-pocket expenditure place private-sector pharmacists at the centre of difficult decisions, as they balance professional…
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Evaluating the efficacy of digital media platforms in disseminating public health information: A global review with implications for South Africa
Background: This study employs a non-empirical review to examine how digital media platforms support public health education and awareness, with specific relevance to the South African context. Aim: To explore the use of digital media in disseminating public health information and its implications…
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Experiences of volunteers: A volunteer-led community strategy for lung cancer awareness and mobilisation in KwaZulu-Natal
Background: Community health awareness is essential in ensuring communities are well-informed about different health-related challenges and promoting health-seeking behaviour. This approach could be used to address lung cancer knowledge and health-seeking behaviour, which is among the leading…
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Emergency preparedness and disaster management for primary health care in Africa from the perspective of climate hazards and extreme weather events
Climate-related hazards are impacting community health and healthcare provision across the African continent, resulting in increased vulnerability and reduced capacity to withstand further impacts. While it is important to recognise that not all climate-related hazards result in disaster, this is…
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Compassionate care in a digital world: Artificial intelligence and the consultation
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