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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.
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
Short Reports - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods |
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| Integrating evidence synthesis into doctoral research: A guide for family medicine and primary care | |
| Klaus B. von Pressentin, Jacob S. Shabani, Taryn Young | |
| 04 December 2025 | |
Conference Report |
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| Scaling COPC in South Africa: Insights and Priorities from the 2024 National Workshop | |
| Karessa Govender, Helen Schneider, Lucy Gilson, Robert Mash, Eleanor Whyle, Oupa Motshweneng, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, Charlyn Goliath, Hassan Mahomed, Saadiq Kariem | |
| 03 December 2025 | |
Short Reports - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods |
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| Design science research in quality improvement: Embedding rigour in digital health innovation | |
| Robin E. Dyers, Hassan Mahomed, Darelle van Greunen | |
| 30 November 2025 | |
Short Reports - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods |
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| Writing for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): A guide to developing a strong and coherent thesis | |
| Mergan Naidoo, Kimera T. Suthiram, Luckson Dullie | |
| 29 November 2025 | |
Short Reports - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods |
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| Real-world evidence for primary care: A primer on observational research | |
| Klaus B. von Pressentin, Keneilwe Motlhatlhedi, Malo Musende, Tibor Schuster | |
| 25 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| A complexity theory-informed COPC approach to evaluation of mining health programmes | |
| Wayne Renkin, Johannes F.M. Hugo | |
| 25 November 2025 | |
Short Report - Pain Management and Palliative Care |
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| Promoting primary palliative care in Western Kenya using Project ECHO® | |
| Hussein Elias, Sarah Nyariki, Caitrin M. Kelly, Terry Vik, Kenneth Cornetta | |
| 24 November 2025 | |
Short Reports - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods |
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| From separate streams to confluence: A framework for meaningful mixed methods integration in African primary care research | |
| Robin E. Dyers, Kéfilath Bello, Timothy C. Guetterman | |
| 24 November 2025 | |
Correction |
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| Corrigendum: Utilisation of antibiotics in a community pharmacy: A case from North-West, South Africa | |
| Zanele Nsingo, Varsha Bangalee, Deanne Johnston | |
| 19 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Factors associated with late diagnosis of breast cancer among women in Botswana | |
| Punishment P. Chibatamoto, Chester Kalinda, Moses J. Chimbari | |
| 18 November 2025 |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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| The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026. | |
| Posted: 2025-12-01 | |
Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access |
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Boost your research's visibility, foster global collaboration, and drive innovation by exploring the benefits of open access. Break free from limitations and share your work with the world. Read our blog, Why open access is the future of academic publishing. Be part of the transformation today! |
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| Posted: 2025-11-26 | |
Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research |
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| Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-07 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Notification: Thank You, Volume 17 Reviewers! |
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| We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 17 of African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-06 | More... |
Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible| More Announcements... |
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