Vol 6, No 1 (2014)

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Building capacity for African primary Care Research Olayinka O. Ayankogbe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a621 \| 05 February 2014

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Reflections on Primary Health Care and Family Medicine in Botswana Vincent Setlhare	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a648 \| 14 August 2014

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Primary healthcare and family medicine in Kenya Patrick Chege	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a726 \| 01 December 2014

Scientific Letter
Community involvement in health services at Namayumba and Bobi health centres: A case study Jane F. Namatovu, Fred Ndoboli, Julius Kuule, Innocent Besigye	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a613 \| 09 December 2014

Original Research
Health sector responses to intiate partner violence: A literature review Kate Rees, Virginia Zweigenthal, Kate Joyner	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a712 \| 21 November 2014

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Overweight and obesity profiles in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria Alphhonsus U. Idung, Festus Abasiubong, Sunday B. Udoh, Uwemedimbuk S. Ekanem	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a542 \| 28 January 2014

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Factors associated with patients’ understanding of their management plan in Tshwane clinics Leticia Fernandez, Theresa Rossouw, Tessa Marcus, Angelika Reinbrech-Schutte, Nicoleen Smit, Hans F. Kinkel, Shehla Memon, Jannie Hugo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a560 \| 31 January 2014

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Implementation of the principles of primary health care in a rural area of South Africa Surona Visagie, Marguerite Schneider	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a562 \| 18 February 2014

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Service delivery and coverage in primary healthcare in a community-health project in Ibadan, Nigeria Kabiru K. Salami, William R. Brieger	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a545 \| 19 February 2014

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Sociodemographic characteristics of persons committing suicide in Durban, South Africa: 2006–2007 Soornarain S. Naidoo, Lourens Schlebusch	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a568 \| 24 February 2014

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Reasons for inpatients not to seek clarity at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria Langalibalele H. Mabuza, Olufemi B. Omole, Indiran Govender, John V. Ndimande	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a576 \| 10 March 2014

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Emergency contraception amongst female college students – knowledge, attitude and practice Wendwosen T. Nibabe, Tennyson Mgutshini	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a538 \| 19 March 2014

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Midwifery workforce profile in Limpopo Province referral hospitals Sam T. Ntuli, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a573 \| 25 April 2014

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Improving the quality of care for patients with hypertension in Moshupa District, Botswana: Quality improvement cycle Cathy Kande, Robert Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a578 \| 25 April 2014

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Factors that influence contraceptive use amongst women in Vanga health district, Democratic Republic of Congo Kangale Izale, Indiran Govender, Jean-Pierre L. Fina, John Tumbo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a599 \| 15 May 2014

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Patient knowledge of HIV and its treatment in South Africa Lauren M. Terblanche, Ethelwynn L. Stellenberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a518 \| 15 May 2014

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Body adiposity indices are associated with hypertension in a black, urban Free State community Ronette Lategan, Violet L. van den Berg, Corinna M. Walsh	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a581 \| 19 May 2014

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Price, availability and affordability of medicines Brenda S. Mhlanga, Fatima Suleman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a604 \| 24 June 2014

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Blood pressure control amongst patients living with hypertension presenting to an urban district hospital outpatient clinic in Kwazulu-Natal Folafolu A. Adebolu, Mergan Naidoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a572 \| 28 July 2014

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Community participation in malaria control strategy of intersect oral collaboration in Ghana: Myth or reality? Nicodemus O. Owusu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a467 \| 01 August 2014

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Missed opportunities in child healthcare Linda Jonker, Ethelwynn L. Stellenberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a537 \| 05 August 2014

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An audit of diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in Ethiopia Valerie J. Ehlers, Getahun S. Aragaw	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a582 \| 13 August 2014

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Ethical considerations of mobile phone use by patients in KwaZulu-Natal: Obstacles for mHealth? Caron L. Jack, Maurice Mars	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a607 \| 13 August 2014

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Integrating HIV care and treatment into primary healthcare: Are clinics equipped? Talitha Crowley, Ethelwynn L. Stellenberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a616 \| 28 August 2014

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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission in HIV audit in Xhosa clinic, Mahalapye, Botswana Stephane Tshitenge, Andre Citeya, Adewale Ganiyu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a609 \| 18 September 2014

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Compliance of St Joseph’s Hospital Roma, Lesotho with the National Tuberculosis Programme of Lesotho, 2007 and 2008 Oladoyinbo O. Samuel, Pierre J.T. de Villiers	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a586 \| 26 September 2014

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Management of cryptococcal meningitis in a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal: A clinical audit Benjamin O. Adeyemi, Andrew Ross	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a672 \| 13 October 2014

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The diabetic foot risks profile in Selebi Phikwe Government Hospital, Botswana Stephane Tshitenge, Adewale Ganiyu, Deogratias Mbuka, Joseph M. Shama	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a610 \| 17 October 2014

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Attitudes, knowledge and practices of healthcare workers regarding occupational exposure of pulmonary tuberculosis Lesley T. Bhebhe, Cornel Van Rooyen, Wilhelm J. Steinberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a597 \| 17 October 2014

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Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: Adherence challenges in environments of low socio-economic status Tania Steyl, Julie Phillips	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a713 \| 06 November 2014

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The effect of formal, neonatal communication-intervention training on mothers in kangaroo care Alta Kritzinger, Elise van Rooyen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a675 \| 06 November 2014

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An examination of the factors fueling migration amongst Community Service practitioners Candice Reardon, Gavin George	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a625 \| 07 November 2014

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The practices of isolating tuberculosis infectious patients at hospitals of Vhembe district, Limpopo Province Takalani G. Tshitangano	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a555 \| 10 November 2014

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Where there is no morphine: The challenge and hope of palliative care delivery in Tanzania Kristopher Hartwig, Mervyn Dean, Kari Hartwig, Paul Z. Mmbando, Abduraoof Sayed, Elma de Vries	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a549 \| 14 November 2014

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Risk factors for visual impairment and blindness amongst black adult diabetis receiving treatment at Government healthcare facilitis in Mopani District, Limpopo province, South Africa Raymond G. Mabaso, Olalekan A. Oduntan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a623 \| 21 November 2014

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The roles of community health workers in management of non-communicable diseases in an urban township Lungiswa P. Tsolekile, Thandi Puoane, Helen Schneider, Naomi S. Levitt, Krisela Steyn	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a693 \| 21 November 2014

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Human resources for health in Botswana: The results of in-country database and reports analysis Oathokwa Nkomazana, Wim Peersman, Merlin Willcox, Robert Mash, Nthabiseng Phaladze	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a716 \| 21 November 2014

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Knowledge and attitudes of non-occupational HIV post-exposure prophylaxis amongst first- and second-year medical students at Stellenbosch University in South Africa Nondumiso B.Q. Ncube, Willem A.J. Meintjes, Lumbwe Chola	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a665 \| 24 November 2014

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Patient satisfaction at accredited antiretroviral treatment sites in the Gert Sibande District Selente Bezuidenhout, Damilola A. Ogunsanwo, Elvera A. Helberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a627 \| 27 November 2014

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Working in rural areas – the experiences of Umthombo Youth Development Foundation graduates Andrew J. Ross	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a673 \| 03 December 2014

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Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding lifestyle modification in type 2 diabetic patients Henry I. Okonta, John B. Ikombele, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a655 \| 09 December 2014

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An analysis of blood pressure measurement in a primary care hospital in Swaziland Ganizani Mlawanda, Michael Pather, Srini Govender	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a590 \| 09 December 2014

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Knowledge of HIV and benefits of male medical circumcision amongst clients in an urban area Abidemi Faleye	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a722 \| 11 December 2014

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Maternal complication prevention: evidence from a case-control study in southwest Nigeria Kayode O. Osungbade, Olubunmi O. Ayinde	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a656 \| 12 December 2014

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Health research in the Western Cape province, South Africa: Lessons and challenges Leslie London, Tracey Naledi, Sabela Petros	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a698 \| 15 December 2014

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Assessment of the impact of family physicians in the district health system of the Western Cape, South Africa Meyer Swanepoel, Bob Mash, Tracey Naledi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a695 \| 17 December 2014

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Body mass index of 16-year olds in urban Maseru, Lesotho Violet L. van den Berg, Lisemelo Seheri, Jacques Raubenheimer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a618 \| 17 December 2014

Original Research - Special Collection: Sexual Health
Attitudes toward condom education amongst educators for Deaf and hard-of-hearing adolescents in South Africa Sumaya Mall, Leslie Swartz	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a564 \| 13 August 2014

Original Research - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods
African primary care research: Choosing a topic and developing a proposal Bob Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a580 \| 06 February 2014

Original Research - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods
African primary care research: Reviewing the literature Andrew Ross, Bob Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a584 \| 25 February 2014

Original Research - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods
African primary care research: Performing surveys using questionnaires Indiran Govender, Langalibalele H. Mabuza, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo, Bob Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a589 \| 25 April 2014

Original Research - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods
African Primary Care Research: Quantitative analysis and presentation of results Bob Mash, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a646 \| 06 June 2014

Original Research - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods
African Primary Care Research: Qualitative interviewing in primary care Steve Reid, Bob Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a632 \| 05 June 2014

Original Research - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods
African Primary Care Research: Qualitative data analysis and writing results Langalibalele H. Mabuza, Indiran Govender, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo, Bob Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a640 \| 05 June 2014

Original Research - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods
African primary care research: Quality improvement cycles Claire Van Deventer, Bob Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a598 \| 24 April 2014

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African primary care research: Participatory action research Bob Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a585 \| 05 March 2014

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African Primary Care Research: Performing a programme evaluation Lilian Dudley	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a634 \| 09 June 2014

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African Primary Care Research: Writing a research report Ian Couper, Bob Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a639 \| 06 June 2014

Book Review
A guidebook describing the contribution Family Medicine can make in improving health systems Colette Gunst	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a638 \| 18 June 2014

Book Review
Principles of medicine in Africa Jenkins Louis	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a688 \| 24 July 2014

Review Article
Injustice to transsexual women in a hetero-normatie healthcare system Douglas Newman-Valentine, Sinegugu Duma	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a574 \| 21 November 2014

Opinion Paper
Patient-centredness: meaning and propriety in the Botswana, African and non-Western contexts Vincent Setlhare, Ian Couper, Anne Wright	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a554 \| 20 February 2014

Opinion Paper
Mental healthcare in Kenya: Exploring optimal conditions for capacity building Elijah Marangu, Natisha Sands, John Rolley, David Ndetei, Fethi Mansouri	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a682 \| 10 October 2014

Conference Report
The first National Family Medicine Conference in Botswana, May 2013 Vincent Setlhare, Bob Mash, Billy Tsima	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a595 \| 21 February 2014

Conference Report
Scaling up Family Medicine in Uganda Innocent K. Besigye, Jane F. Namatovu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a664 \| 23 October 2014

Conference Report
African Primary Care Research: Current situation, priorities and capacity building Robert Mash, Akye Essuman, Riaz Ratansi, Felicity Goodyear-Smith, Klaus Von Pressentin, Zelra Malan, Marianne Van Lancker, Jan De Maeseneer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a758 \| 05 December 2014

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 6, No 1 \| a985 \| 31 July 2015

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