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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

Original Research

 
Primary healthcare nurses’ experiences in managing chronic diseases during COVID-19 in the North West province  
Sheillah H. Mboweni
30 September 2024

Original Research

 
Doctors’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of palliative care in two South African districts  
Tessa A. McMillan, Lauren Hutton, Louis Jenkins
30 September 2024

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

 
A blended teaching and learning model for family-medicine registrar training at a South African university  
Ann Z. George, Carien Lion-Cachet, Michele Torlutter, Neetha Erumeda, Deidre Pretorius
26 September 2024

Original Research

 
Context factors for implementation of clinical recommendations for chronic musculoskeletal pain  
Dawn V. Ernstzen, Quinette A. Louw
25 September 2024

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

 
Pioneering family medicine: A collaborative global health education partnership in Ethiopia  
Meseret Z. Woldeyes, Leila Makhani, Nitsuh Ephrem, Jamie Rodas, Ellena Andoniou, Katherine Rouleau, Abbas Ghavam-Rassoul, Praseedha Janakiram
24 September 2024

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

 
Faculty development for supervisors of medical student rural attachments in Zimbabwe  
Fiona Makoni, Zandile Mafi, Sunanda Ray
24 September 2024

Original Research

 
Community members’ perceptions of community health workers in Melusi, Tshwane, South Africa  
Rebaone K. Madzivhandila, Sanele Ngcobo
19 September 2024

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

 
How P(H)C is your curriculum?  
Bernhard M. Gaede
09 September 2024

Original Research

 
Health-related quality of life and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Lagos, Nigeria  
Temitope S. Oladejo, Hellen Myezwa, Adedayo T. Ajidahun, Sam Ibeneme
30 August 2024

Original Research

 
Witzenberg Women’s experience of health care after a miscarriage: A descriptive qualitative study  
Marisa Crous, Ts’epo Motsohi, Adeloye A. Adeniji
30 August 2024
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: How to submit to our journal platform

 

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on effortlessly uploading your manuscript! In this video, the entire process is explained, ensuring you understand each stage—from starting your new submission to finalising it.

 

Watch the video now. We look forward to receiving your manuscript in our journal.

 
Posted: 2024-09-30

 Notification: 'African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine' announces its new section: Maternal and Neonatal Health:

 

We are pleased to announce the introduction of a Maternal and Neonatal Health section to the African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM) journal.

 

This strategic addition is set to tackle pressing health challenges and align with global health priorities, thereby promoting specialised research and enhancing interdisciplinary collaborations.

 

Our goal is to significantly improve health outcomes for women, mothers and newborns by disseminating cutting-edge studies and evidence-based practices.

 

This new section will be an invaluable resource for practitioners and policymakers, guiding them in implementing effective strategies to save lives and elevate healthcare quality. Moreover, it will amplify the journal's prestige, expand its readership, and support capacity building by offering substantial opportunities for emerging researchers and practitioners.

 

We look forward to the transformative impact this section will have on the field of reproductive, maternal, and neonatal health and invite your submissions in this field of study.

 
Posted: 2024-08-19

Call for Papers: We invite you to visit the ‘Journal of Public Health in Africa’

 

The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA) is an open-access journal owned by the Africa CDC, which, together with a publisher situated on African soil, aims to promote African scholarship by publishing and distributing a high-quality JPHIA that will contribute to the strengthening of the continent’s public health.

 

About the journal

The Journal of Public Health in Africa is a peer-reviewed, academic journal that focuses on health issues in the African continent. The journal editors seek high quality original articles on public health-related issues, reviews, comments and more. The aim of the journal is to move public health discourse from the background to the forefront. The success of Africa’s struggle against disease depends on public health approaches.

Click here to listen to an in-depth interview with Prof. Nicaise Ndembi, Editor-in-Chief of JPHIA. .

 
Posted: 2024-09-12

Press Release: Discover the right fit for your book proposal: AOSIS welcomes you

 

Aspiring, upcoming, and established authors are invited to partner with AOSIS  to find a prestigious home for their work in this message from Cecile de Villiers, CEO of AOSIS.  

 

Together, let’s unravel the key question: ‘Is your book proposal the right fit for us?’ To help you make an informed decision, let’s dive into the various imprints within AOSIS to find the best fit for you. 

 

Watch the videos about AOSIS book imprints:  

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If you believe your manuscript would be a good fit for any one of our four AOSIS book imprints, download the book proposal form from our website and submit your proposal to us. 

 
Posted: 2024-08-13

Notification: Submitting to the 'Journal of Metabolic Health': Step-by-step guide

 

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on uploading your manuscript submission to the open-access Journal of Metabolic Health!

 

Here’s what we cover:

  • Navigating the new submission portal
  • Checking your manuscript against general guidelines
  • Uploading your blinded manuscript
  • Adding co-author details
  • Inserting your abstract and keywords

And more.

 

Watch the video.

Read the journal focus and scope.

 

Don't let the submission process overwhelm you – our straightforward tutorial will help you complete everything in just a few minutes. If you encounter any difficulties, remember we're always here to assist. Send us an email, and we'll provide the support you need to successfully upload your manuscript.

 

Thank you for watching, and we look forward to receiving your manuscript in our journal portfolio.

 
Posted: 2024-08-07
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