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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

 
Partner notification and STI patient experiences in Ekurhuleni East, Gauteng, South Africa  
Noluthando Mpobole, Raikane J. Seretlo, Mathildah M. Mokgatle
09 June 2025

Original Research

 
Retention of clients in HIV oral pre-exposure prophylaxis care in Engela, Namibia  
Kristiana Kosmas, Enos Moyo, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Perseverance Moyo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Anna Shilunga
04 June 2025

Original Research

 
Challenges and solutions to nurse-delivered integrated primary health care in Nelson Mandela Bay  
Zubrina Baartman, Cornelle Young, Justine C. Baron
04 June 2025

Original Research

 
Barriers and facilitators of incorporating Ubuntu principles in the integrated management of childhood illness  
Felicia O. Meno, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi, Nombulelo V. Sepeng
03 June 2025

Short Reports - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods

 
Understanding implementation research  
Robert Mash, Juliet Nyasulu, Zelra Malan, Lisa Hirschhorn
03 June 2025

Original Research: Maternal and Neonatal Health

 
Use of integrated services in antenatal care: A case study of Mabvuku Polyclinic, Zimbabwe  
Gamuchirai P. Gwaza, Danai T. Zhou, Annette Plüddemann, Carl Heneghan
30 May 2025

Original Research

 
Effect of a structured teaching programme on mothers’ knowledge and utilisation of oral rehydration solution  
Stephen Nanbur, Clement K. Dongurum, Godwin Achema, Emmanuel Andy, Sopen Chunuan, Kumzhi P. Ringkat, Kenai A. Nanchak, Nanvyat Nannim
30 May 2025

Original Research: Maternal and Neonatal Health

 
Factors influencing late antenatal booking in Tshwane District: Pregnant women’s perceptions  
Kagiso P. Tukisi, Vuyo D. Dlakude, Sakhile I. Hlatshwayo, Fezeka Dlamini
29 May 2025

Short Reports - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods

 
Phenomenology for primary care researchers  
Robert Mash, Febisola Ajudua, Sebaka Malope, Doreen Kaura
28 May 2025

Original Research

 
National Health Insurance - knowledge, attitude and perceptions of speech-language therapists  
Nomfundo Njilo, Andrew J. Ross
27 May 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Presentation: Peer reviewing and critical appraisal

 

The insights from PRIMAFAMED second e-workshop, held on 01 April 2021, remain relevant today! Hosted by Prof. Klaus von Pressentin (SAFPJ Editor-in-Chief, UCT) and Dr. Innocent Besigye (PHCFM Assistant Editor, Makerere University), this session equips you to critically assess research and contribute to high-quality publications. Watch the session here: https://fb.watch/4I4jMiMn1i/

 
Posted: 2025-02-21

Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology

 
We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial.  
Posted: 2025-06-02 More...

Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action

 
Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change.  
Posted: 2025-05-29

Notification: New Special Collection Article Published!

 
The first article of our special collection, ‘Primary Care Research Methods,’ guest edited by Prof. Bob Mash, is now live! Discover the latest insights in its ‘attempts to make sense of the paradigm and two of its key threads, namely descriptive and interpretive phenomenology’. by Robert Mash, Febisola Ajudua, Sebaka Malope and Doreen Kaura in ‘Phenomenology for primary care researchers’ Read it now: Primary Care Research Methods. Stay tuned for more articles coming soon!  
Posted: 2025-05-29 More...

Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics

 
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethicsThis book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives.  
Posted: 2025-05-22
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