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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

 
Adolescents’ risky sexual behaviours and practices: Implications for sexuality education implementation in Zambia  
Bright Mukanga, Siyabonga B. Dlamini, Ngoy Mwanabute, Myra Taylor
26 July 2024

Editorial

 
Strengthening clinical trials in African primary care  
Robert Mash
23 July 2024

Original Research

 
Health-related word recognition and pronunciation by patients in Gauteng, South Africa in English and native languages  
Boitumelo Ditshwane, Zelda Janse van Rensburg, Wanda Jacobs
22 July 2024

Original Research

 
Healthcare workers’ views on type 2 diabetes mellitus management at selected clinics in Mthatha  
Michael O. Ameh, Ramprakash P. Kaswa, Busisiwe Cawe
18 July 2024

Original Research

 
Provider perspectives on adolescent access to contraception in South Africa  
Thabile J. Ketye, Gbotemi B. Babatunde, Solange Mianda, Olagoke Akintola
16 July 2024

Review Article

 
Childhood visual impairment causes and barriers to accessing eye care: A suggested approach for Africa  
Saif H. Alrasheed, Zoelfigar D. Mohamed, Muhammed S. Alluwimi
16 July 2024

Review Article

 
Migration and primary healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review  
Christian Lueme Lokotola, Robert Mash, Vincent Sethlare, Jacob Shabani, Ilori Temitope, Laurel Baldwin-Ragaven
12 July 2024

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

 
Triple therapy: Three departments collaborating to train medical students in rural settings  
Francois Coetzee, Maria E. Van Zyl, Maryke Geldenhuys, Kobus Viljoen
11 July 2024

Original Research

 
Adolescent girls’ and young mothers’ knowledge and use of antenatal care in the Ahafo Region, Ghana: A cross-sectional study  
Joseph Tabiri, Patience Adzordor, Vitalis Bawontuo, Shamsu-Deen Ziblim, Gugu G. Mchunu, Julian D. Pillay, Desmond Kuupiel
09 July 2024

Original Research

 
How do South African policies address provision of contraception among adolescents?  
Thabile J. Ketye, Gbotemi B. Babatunde, Olagoke Akintola
08 July 2024
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Call for Papers: ‘African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine’ (PHCFM) 2025 Special Collection: We invite you to submit

 

AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the 2025 special collection that will be published in the open-access scholarly journal African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM).

 

Title: Advocacy for Family Medicine in Africa

 

This special collection asks authors to share the lessons learnt with advocating for family medicine with government, higher education, councils, medical disciplines, and civil society.

 

Submissions open: 01 July 2024

Deadline for submissions: 31 December 2024

Expected publication date: Rolling publication, Special Collection to be published by 01 July 2025

 

Read the full call.

 
Posted: 2024-07-11

Call for Papers: The ‘African Journal of Psychological Assessment’ (AJOPA) invites you to submit

 

The open-access African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA) focusses on original research studies, theoretical papers, test reviews and methods papers in the areas of psychometrics and psychological assessment.

 

Manuscript submissions that demonstrate a clear contribution to the field and which are relevant to the African context are invited.

 

Visit the AJOPA journal.

 
Posted: 2024-07-23

Book Release: Discover the future of efficient health care with Dudu G Sokhela

 

In an exclusive interview, health care specialist nurse and author Dudu G Sokhela takes us inside the open-access book, ‘A framework for continuous quality improvement for fast-track queues in clinics in eThekwini.’

 

This essential read goes beyond a mere study; it presents a solution to one of today's most pressing issues in primary health care – overcrowding due to rising disease rates and the need for efficient patient care.

 

You are also welcome to submit your book proposal to AOSIS by downloading the book proposal form from our website for publication consideration.

 
Posted: 2024-07-09

Press Release: Exciting update!

 
Our past two editorials for the Journal of Applied Neurosciences are available! Discover the vision and mission behind our new journal and the innovative research we aim to showcase in neuroscience and other biological underpinnings of human behaviour. Read the insightful editorials by our Editor-in-Chief, Dirk J. Geldenhuys, and learn more about our journey and goals. Check it out here: journalofappliedneurosciences.org  
Posted: 2024-05-21 More...

Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History

 
Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding.  
Posted: 2024-05-16 More...
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