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Original Research   
Business ethics of private general practitioners in KwaDuKuza, Kwazulu-Natal
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Indiran Govendor, Gary Morris
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 4 pages
(04 March 2010)
Downloads: 1394

Original Research   
Knowledge and attitude of schoolgirls about illegal abortions in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Lussy J. Paluku, Langalibalele H. Mabuza, Patrick M.H. Maduna, John V. Ndimande
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 5 pages
(11 March 2010)
Downloads: 2215

Original Research   
The willingness of private-sector doctors to manage public-sector HIV/AIDS patients in the eThekwini metropolitan region of KwaZulu-Natal
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Panjasaram Naidoo, Champaklal C. Jinabhai, Myra Taylor
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 5 pages
(24 March 2010)
Downloads: 1244

Original Research   
Malaria: Knowledge and prevention practices among school adolescents in a coastal community in Calabar, Nigeria
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Ndifreke E. Udonwa, Abraham N. Gyuse, Aniekan J. Etokidem
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 4 pages
(16 April 2010)
Downloads: 2130

Original Research   
Sociocultural factors influencing decision-making related to fertility among the Kanuri tribe of north-eastern Nigeria
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Abdulkarim G. Mairiga, Abubakar A. Kullima, Babagana Bako, Mustapha A. Kolo
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 4 pages
(07 May 2010)
Downloads: 1623

Original Research   
Social and health reasons for lime juice vaginal douching among female sex workers in Borno State, Nigeria
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Abdulkarim G. Mairiga, Abubakar A. Kullima, Mohammed B. Kawuwa
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 4 pages
(21 May 2010)
Downloads: 2994

Original Research   
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus among patients attending a rural Kenyan hospital
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Masemiano P. Chege
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 5 pages
(24 May 2010)
Downloads: 1703

Original Research   
Impact of adverse events of antiretroviral treatment on regimen change and mortality in Ugandan children
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Ntambwe Malangu, Yvonne Karamagi
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 4 pages
(04 June 2010)
Downloads: 1046

Original Research   
The criteria used by private general practitioners in Bloemfontein for the diagnosis and referral of asthma patients aged 6–15 years
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Monia Balt, Caroline Joubert, Michelle Nel, Lincoln J. Solomon, Gina Joubert
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 3 pages
(04 June 2010)
Downloads: 875

Original Research   
Epidemiological changes in oesophageal cancer at National Hospital, Bloemfontein: 1995, 2000 and 2005
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Tian van der Merwe, Ruan van der Walt, Jován Esterhuizen, Stephani Botha, Louis Goedhals, Gina Joubert
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 5 pages
(11 June 2010)
Downloads: 940

Original Research   
Sustainable poverty amelioration through early life education in a peri-urban community of Lagos, Nigeria
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Olayinka A. Abosede, Princess C. Campbell, Emmanuel I. Okechukwu, Ajibike O. Salako-Akande, Anthonia O. Onyenwenyi
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 7 pages
(14 June 2010)
Downloads: 1263

Original Research   
Health care seeking and financial behaviours of the elderly during wartime in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
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M. Prosper Lutala, Timothée M. Kwalya, Eric K. Kasagila, L. Hubert Watongoka, Bavon W. Mupenda
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 5 pages
(14 June 2010)
Downloads: 1596

Original Research   
Active management of third stage of labour, post–partum haemorrhage and maternal death rate in the Vanga Health Zone, Province of Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Jean-Pierre Fina Lubaki, Jean-Robert Musiti Ngolo, Lucie Zikudieka Maniati
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 3 pages
(15 July 2010)
Downloads: 1163

Original Research   
A comparative analysis of the health status of men aged 60–72 years and men aged 73+ years in Jamaica: Are there differences across municipalities?
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Paul A. Bourne
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 8 pages
(10 September 2010)
Downloads: 758

Original Research   
A comparative study of pregnancy complications and outcomes for the years 1999 and 2004 at a rural hospital in South Africa: Implications for antenatal care
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Monjurul Hoque, Shahnaz Hoque
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 5 pages
(18 October 2010)
Downloads: 877

Original Research   
Effectiveness of home-based directly observed treatment for tuberculosis in Kweneng West subdistrict, Botswana
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Bob Mash, Diulu Kabongo
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 6 pages
(22 October 2010)
Downloads: 1214

Original Research   
Knowledge of and attitude to foot care amongst Type 2 diabetes patients attending a university-based primary care clinic in Nigeria
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Rabi I. Ekore, Ikeoluwapo O. Ajayi, Ayo Arije, John O. Ekore
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 3 pages
(29 October 2010)
Downloads: 1097

Original Research   
Relationship between adolescents’ family function with socio-demographic characteristics and behaviour risk factors in a primary care facility
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Abu S. Muyibi, Ike-Oluwapo O. Ajayi, Achiaka E. Irabor, Modupe M.A Ladipo
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 7 pages
(29 October 2010)
Downloads: 1875

Original Research   
A comparison of obstetrics and perinatal outcomes of teenagers and older women: Experiences from rural South Africa
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Monjurul Hoque, Shahnaz Hoque
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 5 pages
(02 November 2010)
Downloads: 1005

Original Research   
Reported intimate partner violence amongst women attending a public hospital in Botswana
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Lindiwe I. Zungu, Akeem O. Salawu, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 6 pages
(04 November 2010)
Downloads: 909

Original Research   
Evaluation of malaria prevention strategies during pregnancy in Ndola, Zambia
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Mwamba Mulamba, Bob Mash
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 5 pages
(09 November 2010)
Downloads: 856

Scientific Letters   
The prevalence and effects of urinary incontinence in women working in the Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein
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Veronique C. Bailey, Meenakshi Bakaya, Siyabulela H. Jada, Kekeletso E. Khalanyane, Wilhelm J. Steinberg, Gina Joubert, Almereau Prollius
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 2 pages
(11 June 2010)
Downloads: 1288

Review Articles   
‘Why don’t you just use a condom?’: Understanding the motivational tensions in the minds of South African women
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Rachel Mash, Bob Mash, Pierre de Villiers
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 4 pages
(07 May 2010)
Downloads: 1861

Correspondence   
Rural health and Family Medicine
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Bernhard M. Gaede
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 1 page
(24 May 2010)
Downloads: 946

Book reviews   
A practical approach to common hand problems
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Ian Couper
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 1 page
(27 July 2010)
Downloads: 897

Book reviews   
Avoid the fumble around poisonings
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Shabir Moosa
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 1 page
(13 August 2010)
Downloads: 647

Book reviews   
Comprehensive nursing practice in Primary Health Care
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Wilma Kotzé
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 1 page
(16 August 2010)
Downloads: 1165

Case studies   
Breastfeeding and the mother–child relationship: A case study of Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki
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Uche M. Okeh
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 3 pages
(09 April 2010)
Downloads: 1136

Conference Report   
Statement of consensus on Family Medicine in Africa
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Robert (Bob) Mash, Steve Reid
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 4 pages
(12 March 2010)
Downloads: 1955

Open Forum   
Use of a CME workshop to introduce and promote the specialty of Family Medicine in Ethiopia
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Jane Philpott, Miliard Derbew
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 3 pages
(31 August 2010)
Downloads: 961

Conference Proceedings   
Family Medicine: A profession for the world’s upper and middle class?
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Raymond Downing
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 3 pages
(29 November 2010)
Downloads: 603

Conference Proceedings   
Streamlining the family medicine movement in Africa with general practitioners, medical officers, private general practices, faithbased (mission) hospitals and public and / or private partnerships
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Olayinka O. Ayankogbe, John V. Ndimande, Bruce Dahlman, William B. Bevins
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 2 pages
(01 December 2010)
Downloads: 644

Conference Proceedings   
Quality and safety: Precision, accuracy and compliance with accepted standards of care
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Susara J. Oosthuizen, Claire van Deventer
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 2 pages
(01 December 2010)
Downloads: 572

Conference Proceedings   
Equity in health care: Does family med icine have a role?WHY EQUITY?
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Jannie F.M. Hugo, Ian D. Couper, Joseph Thigiti, Scott Loeliger
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 3 pages
(01 December 2010)
Downloads: 677

Conference Proceedings   
Names and roles for the generalist doctor in Africa
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Steve Reid, Bob Mash, Dr Joseph Thigiti,, Lushiku Nkombua,, Paul Bossyns, Ray Downing, Jan Heyrman
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 5 pages
(02 December 2010)
Downloads: 698

Conference Proceedings   
Affordable primary health care in low-income countries: can it be achieved?
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Dorothy E. Logie, Mike Rowson, Noleb M. Mugisha, Barbara Mcpake
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 3 pages
(06 December 2010)
Downloads: 749

Conference Proceedings   
Community-oriented primary care: The missing link
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Steve Reid
Vol 2, No 1 (2010), 2 pages
(09 December 2010)
Downloads: 926


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