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Original Research   
Respiratory symptoms amongst females in a fishing settlement in the Niger Delta, Nigeria
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Alexander B. Akani, Paul O. Dienye, Ita B. Okokon
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 5 pages
(22 February 2011)
Downloads: 1043

Original Research   
The prevalence of abdominal obesity and hypertension amongst adults in Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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Isaac O. Amole, Akintayo D. OlaOlorun, Louis O. Odeigah, Stephen A. Adesina
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 5 pages
(08 March 2011)
Downloads: 1294

Original Research   
Evaluation of directly observed treatment for tuberculosis in the Bojanala health district, North West Province of South Africa
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John M. Tumbo, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 4 pages
(14 March 2011)
Downloads: 1119

Original Research   
Underweight and overweight in primary school children in eThekwini district in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Threethambal Puckree, Pooveshni Naidoo, Prabashni Pillay, Therona Naidoo
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 6 pages
(24 March 2011)
Downloads: 1343

Original Research   
Morbidity pattern amongst elderly patients presenting at a primary care clinic in Nigeria
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Lawrence A. Adebusoye, Modupe M. Ladipo, Eme T. Owoaje, Adetola M. Ogunbode
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 6 pages
(11 April 2011)
Downloads: 1453

Original Research   
Determinants of patient enablement at primary health care centres in central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
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Zewdie Birhanu, Mirkuzie K. Woldie, Tsion Assefa, Sudhakar Morankar
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 8 pages
(18 April 2011)
Downloads: 1144

Original Research   
Contraception as a risk factor for urinary tract infection in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A case control study
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Paul O. Dienye, Precious K. Gbeneol
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 4 pages
(21 April 2011)
Downloads: 984

Original Research   
Intestinal parasitic infections and malnutrition amongst first-cycle primary schoolchildren in Adama, Ethiopia
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Getachew Belay, Pawlos Reji, Berhanu Erko, Mengistu Legesse, Mulugeta Belay
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 5 pages
(12 May 2011)
Downloads: 1704

Original Research   
Staging and haematological abnormalities of HIV-infected persons in the rural Free State Province of South Africa
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Andries J. Groenewald, Hendrik J. van Wyk, Corinna M. Walsh, Lynette J. van der Merwe, Sanet van Zyl
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 4 pages
(06 June 2011)
Downloads: 772

Original Research   
Determinants of young people’s sexual behaviour concerning HIV and AIDS in the practice population of a university health centre in Lagos, Nigeria
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Olayinka O. Ayankogbe, Kofo Odusote, Mopelola O. Omoegun, Victoria Ofoha, Ayoade Adedokun, Kehinde O. Abiola
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 8 pages
(08 June 2011)
Downloads: 956

Original Research   
Morbidity profile in a rural community-based rehabilitation programme in Butembo, North Kivu Province, Congo
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Prosperine V. Masika, Prosper M. Lutala
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 6 pages
(08 June 2011)
Downloads: 788

Original Research   
Acceptance of screening for Intimate Partner Violence, actual screening and satisfaction with care amongst female clients visiting a health facility in Kano, Nigeria
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Ime A. John, Stephen Lawoko, Abimbola Oluwatosin
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 6 pages
(24 June 2011)
Downloads: 683

Original Research   
Knowledge and practices towards malaria amongst residents of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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Khumbulani W. Hlongwana, Alpheus Zitha, Aaron M. Mabuza, Rajendra Maharaj
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 9 pages
(12 July 2011)
Downloads: 1609

Original Research   
Factors that positively influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy by HIV and/or AIDS patients and their caregivers
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Andrew J. Ross, Myint Aung, Laura Campbell, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 5 pages
(04 August 2011)
Downloads: 1183

Original Research   
Rural-urban inequities in childhood immunisation in Nigeria: The role of community contexts
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Diddy Antai
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 8 pages
(22 September 2011)
Downloads: 668

Original Research   
Low dose Mifepristone (100 mg) for medical termination of pregnancy
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Shikha Seth, Arun Nagrath, Neeru Goel
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 5 pages
(08 September 2011)
Downloads: 609

Original Research   
Quality assurance of malaria case management in an urban and in sub-rural health centres in Goma, Congo
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Prosper M. Lutala, Claude M. Kasereka, Eric K. Kasagila, John B. Inipavudu, Suleiman I. Toranke
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 8 pages
(07 October 2011)
Downloads: 569

Original Research   
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards child adoption amongst women attending infertility clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria
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Adenike O. Omosun, Odeyemi Kofoworola
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 8 pages
(11 October 2011)
Downloads: 777

Original Research   
Impact of Pharmacists’ Intervention on the knowledge of HIV infected patients in a public sector hospital of KwaZulu-Natal
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Saloshini Govender, Tonya Esterhuizen, Panjasaram Naidoo
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 8 pages
(12 October 2011)
Downloads: 564

Original Research   
Volume of sputum to detect acid-fast bacilli as a measure of quality for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis at the Dr George Mukhari Hospital, South Africa
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Iqbal Rashid, Langalibalele H. Mabuza, Indiran Govender, Deidre Pretorius
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 6 pages
(14 October 2011)
Downloads: 666

Original Research   
A description of patients with recurrence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Tuberculosis Hospital, Ermelo
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Ubon S. Akpabio, Pierre JT. de Villiers
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 8 pages
(01 November 2011)
Downloads: 608

Original Research   
Introducing a Primary Health Care nurse training course at the University of Limpopo: Experiences and views of trainees
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Peter A. Delobelle, Pamela M. Mamogobo, Gert JO. Marincowitz, Rika Decock, AnneMarie Depoorter
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 5 pages
(31 October 2011)
Downloads: 668

Original Research   
Influence of parents’ and caregivers’ characteristics on the outcomes of antiretroviral treatment in Ugandan children
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Ntambwe Malangu
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 5 pages
(08 November 2011)
Downloads: 408

Original Research   
Reported risky sexual practices amongst female undergraduate students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Muhammad E. Hoque
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 6 pages
(09 November 2011)
Downloads: 654

Original Research   
Community based distribution agents’ approach to provision of family planning information and services in five Nigerian States: A mirage or a reality?
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Mojisola Fayemi, Gloria Momoh, Oluwafemi Oduola, Grace Delano, Oladapo Ladipo, Olayimika Adebola
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 9 pages
(17 November 2011)
Downloads: 758

Scientific Letters   
Medical students’ and public obstetric health care workers’ knowledge of the Saving Mothers campaign
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Almereau Prollius, Gina Joubert, Adelien du Toit, Susan Joubert, Tarina Lourens, Johanna J. Steenkamp
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 3 pages
(28 February 2011)
Downloads: 756

Correspondence   
Use of a CME workshop to introduce and promote the specialty of Family Medicine in Ethiopia
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Prosper M. Lutala
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 2 pages
(05 August 2011)
Downloads: 507

Correspondence   
Rural Health and Family Medicine: An Agenda for sub-Saharan Africa
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Emmanuel Monjok, Ita B. Okokon, Andrea Smesny, Ekere J. Essien
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 2 pages
(04 October 2011)
Downloads: 568

Case studies   
Poorly differentiated oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Western Kenya: A case report
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Masemiano P. Chege
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 3 pages
(14 July 2011)
Downloads: 697

Educational material   
Adapting the Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Experienced Provider (ACLS-EP) course for emergency care education in Rwanda
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William E. Cayley Jr
Vol 3, No 1 (2011), 3 pages
(03 March 2011)
Downloads: 1194


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