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The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary health care researchers and practitioners across Africa and the developing world, whilst providing a contextual and holistic view of family medicine as practiced across the continent. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Review Article

 
Strengthening caesarean birth: Sub-Saharan Africa health system evaluation: Scoping review  
Patrick Minani, Andrew Ross
29 April 2024

Original Research

 
Young women’s social support networks during pregnancy in Soweto, South Africa  
Khuthala Mabetha, Larske M. Soepnel, Sonja Klingberg, Gugulethu Mabena, Molebogeng Motlhatlhedi, Shane A Norris, Catherine E. Draper
29 April 2024

Short Report - Special Collection: Innovative educational methods for FM training in Africa

 
Longitudinal integrated clerkships from start to finish: A medical curriculum innovation  
Julia Blitz, Ian Couper, Maryke Geldenhuys, Marina Klocke, Maria van Zyl
27 April 2024

Short Report - Special Collection: Innovative educational methods for FM training in Africa

 
Improving healthcare delivery at a district hospital through teaching interns – A short report  
Amos Mailosi, Jessie Mbamba, Carol Humphry, Anda Nindi-Nyondo, Modai C. Mnenula
26 April 2024

Country Profile

 
Strengthening healthcare through family medicine training in The Gambia: The journey so far  
Abraham N. Gyuse, Iorfa Tor-Anyiin, Joshua P. Mwankwon, Ousman Nyan, Horeja Saine
25 April 2024

Original Research

 
Self-management challenges of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ekurhuleni district primary health care facilities amid COVID-19 lockdown  
Siphiwe S. Mahlare, Melitah M. Rasweswe, Thifhelimbilu I. Ramavhoy
22 April 2024

Short Report - Special Collection: Innovative educational methods for FM training in Africa

 
Cultivating leaders for primary health care: A revised approach for transformative development  
Klaus B. von Pressentin, Angela de Sá, Paddy Pampallis, Tasleem Ras
22 April 2024

Short Report - Special Collection: Innovative educational methods for FM training in Africa

 
Reflecting on 12 years of training medical students in rural longitudinal integrated clerkships  
Francois Coetzee, Ian Couper
22 April 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Pain Management and Palliative Care

 
Prognostic awareness and prognostic information preferences among advanced cancer patients in Kenya  
Hussein Elias, Semra Ozdemir, Joann Bairavi, Emmah Achieng, Eric A. Finkelstein
11 April 2024

Correction

 
Erratum: ‘I am afraid the news is not good’ – Breaking bad news in the time of COVID: Experiences from a field hospital  
Charmaine Cunningham, Pat Mayers, Janet Giddy, Magdaleen de Swardt, Peter Hodkinson
10 April 2024
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notification: Exciting news!

 

Our next article, ‘Determinants of self-reported chronic disease diagnoses among older persons in South Africa’ authored by Maatla D. Temane, Stephina K. Mbele, Mluleki Tsawe is set to launch 30 April 2024. Get ready to dive into a compelling exploration of ‘ … the need for a better understanding of, and continued research into the determinants of health among older populations to guide future healthcare strategies' that promises to inform and inspire.

 
Posted: 2024-04-25

Call for Papers: Extended deadline for submissions: PHCFM topical short report collections

 

Submit your manuscripts for the open-access scholarly journal, African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine, for the topical short report collections on Innovative educational methods for family medicine training in Africa. Read more at https://rb.gy/1ebzb6 The new deadline for submission: 1 May 2024. New expected publication date: 31 August 2024. Maximise the journal's impact and share your expertise with a wider audience.

 
Posted: 2023-11-13

Book Release: Functional fitness for adults living with Down syndrome

 

Authored by Pieter-Henk Boer. The purpose of this book is to provide a group of adults living with intellectual disability (ID), specifically Down syndrome (DS), with their unique instrument to assess functional fitness. Preview and purchase  https://tinyurl.com/mr253bz3 @_AOSIS

 
Posted: 2022-07-17 More...

Social Media: PainSA

 

@painsouthafrica endorses @PHCFM_Journal! Visit painsa.org.za

 
Posted: 2022-07-17 More...

Event: SASHA Conference 2022

 
Southern African Sexual Health Association Conference takes place 21–23 October 2022 #CapeTown. Submit your abstract before 25 July 2022. Visit https://bit.ly/3aJL5Z4  @s3xualhealthassociation  
Posted: 2022-07-16 More...
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