Vol 12, No 1 (2020)

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Includes special collection 'COPC-based Integrated District Health System', sub-edited by Tessa Marcus (University of Pretoria, South Africa) and Jannie Hugo (University of Pretoria, South Africa)

Table of Contents
Table of Contents Vol 12, No 1 (2020)	\| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2913 \| 23 December 2020

Original Research
The execution rate of procedures to diagnose extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Botswana Tantamika-Kabamba Mudiayi, Stephane Tshitenge, Botshelo T. Kgwaadira, Grace K. Nkubito	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2012 \| 27 January 2020

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Levels of health literacy and English comprehension in patients presenting to South African primary healthcare facilities Zelda Janse van Rensburg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2047 \| 30 January 2020

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Conceptualising social accountability as an attribute of medical education Amy Clithero-Eridon, Danielle Albright, Andrew Ross	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2213 \| 18 February 2020

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Early detection, care and control of hypertension and diabetes in South Africa: A community-based approach Sanele Madela, Shamagonam James, Ronel Sewpaul, Siyathokoza Madela, Priscilla Reddy	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2160 \| 20 February 2020

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Conveying hypertension message: An investigation into the language and content used in primary health clinics in South Africa Nokuthula G. Nkosi-Mafutha, Hester C. de Swardt, Sophie Mogotlane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2115 \| 13 February 2020

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The experiences of teleradiology end users regarding role extension in a rural district of the North West province: A qualitative analysis Hafsa Essop, Mable Kekana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2227 \| 19 March 2020

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Lifestyle advice, processes of care and glycaemic control amongst patients with type 2 diabetes in a South African primary care facility Aswin Kalain, Olufemi B. Omole	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2163 \| 24 March 2020

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Healthcare workers’ perceptions and experiences of implementing voluntary medical male circumcision in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Celenkosini T. Nxumalo, Gugu G. Mchunu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2253 \| 30 March 2020

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Primary healthcare services in the rural Eastern Cape, South Africa: Evaluating a service-support project Angela A. Morris-Paxton, Stephen Reid, Rose-Marie G. Ewing	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2207 \| 02 April 2020

Original Research
The perspectives of nursing students regarding the incorporation of African traditional indigenous knowledge in the curriculum Roinah N. Ngunyulu, Nombulelo Sepeng, Mabitja Moeta, Sanele Gambu, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi, Mmampeko D. Peu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2171 \| 16 April 2020

Original Research
Factors influencing the use of intermittent preventive treatment of pregnant women seeking care at primary healthcare facilities in the Bwari Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria Grace O. Peters, Mergan Naidoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2256 \| 16 April 2020

Original Research
Knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of sexually transmitted infections among unmarried youths in an urban community in Lagos State, Nigeria Esther O. Oluwole, Oluwatobiloba D. Oyekanmi, Doyin O. Ogunyemi, Gbemisola E. Osanyin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2221 \| 21 April 2020

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Accessibility of healthcare in rural Zimbabwe: The perspective of nurses and healthcare users Manenji Mangundu, Lizeth Roets, Elsie Janse van Rensberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2245 \| 14 May 2020

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Primary healthcare implementation in practice: Evidence from primary healthcare managers in Ghana Nana N. Appiah-Agyekum	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2183 \| 20 May 2020

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Profile of dog bite injuries in patients presenting at Kimberley Hospital Complex’s emergency and gateway centres, 2015 to 2017 Nyitiba Ishaya, Talat Habib, Cornel van Rooyen, Wilhelm J. Steinberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2301 \| 21 May 2020

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Patient satisfaction with directly observed treatment and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis injection administration by lay health workers in rural Eswatini Ernest Peresu, Christo J Heunis, Gladys N Kigozi, Diana De Grave	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2257 \| 26 May 2020

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Reasons for non-compliance with quality standards at primary healthcare clinics in Ekurhuleni, South Africa Lebuile J. Mogakwe, Hafisa Ally, Nomasonto B.D. Magobe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2179 \| 27 May 2020

Original Research
Adolescent mothers: A qualitative study on barriers and facilitators to mental health in a low-resource setting in Cape Town, South Africa Sally Field, Zulfa Abrahams, Simone Honikman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2279 \| 28 May 2020

Original Research
A quantitative assessment of the level of knowledge, attitude and practices of farmworkers regarding schistosomiasis in a rural community in South Africa Fulufhelo Nenzhelele, Felix C. Anyanwu, Mamabolo Ramoteme, Jabu Mabunda, Akinsola Henry, Kyei Kwabena	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2098 \| 08 June 2020

Original Research
Predictors of family functionality amongst human immunodeficiency virus-serodiscordant couples in two major hospitals in Kumasi, Ghana Nana K. Ayisi-Boateng, Anthony Enimil, Aliyu Mohammed, Akye Essuman, Henry Lawson, Douglas Opoku Aninng, David Agyemang-Yeboah, Kathryn Spangenberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2355 \| 09 June 2020

Original Research
Improving the quality of care for female rape survivors at Scottish Livingstone Hospital, Molepolole, Botswana: A quality improvement cycle Orleans A. Debley, Zelra Malan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2238 \| 09 June 2020

Original Research
Prevalence and causes of visual impairment among older persons living in low-income old age homes in Durban, South Africa Khathutshelo P. Mashige, Serela S. Ramklass	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2159 \| 10 June 2020

Original Research
Accuracy of the product of symphysio-fundal height and abdominal girth in prediction of birth weight among term pregnant women at Keffi, Nigeria Bolanle O. Ariyo, Stephen Yohanna, Jelil O. Odekunle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2113 \| 10 June 2020

Original Research
Adherence to prescription-writing guidelines for outpatients in Southern Gauteng district hospitals Jacques G. Nkera-Gutabara, Laurel B. Ragaven	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2263 \| 15 June 2020

Original Research
Antidiabetics and antihypertensive medications use in Morocco: A pharmacoepidemiological descriptive study Elyamani Rida, Abdelmajid Soulaymani, Zineb Serhier, Hinde Hami, Mokhtari Abdelrhani	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2195 \| 15 June 2020

Original Research
The outpatient management of hypertension at two Sierra Leonean health centres: A mixed-method investigation of follow-up compliance and patient-reported barriers to care Jenna Herskind, Jon Zelasko, Karlin Bacher, David Holmes	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2222 \| 17 June 2020

Original Research
Sensitivity and specificity of malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT CareStatTM) compared with microscopy amongst under five children attending a primary care clinic in southern Nigeria Oluwagbenga Ogunfowokan, Bamidele A. Ogunfowokan, Anthony I. Nwajei	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2212 \| 17 June 2020

Original Research
Cost and consequence analysis of the Healthy Choices at Work programme to prevent non-communicable diseases in a commercial power plant, South Africa Darcelle D. Schouw, Robert Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2217 \| 22 June 2020

Original Research
Post-training and mentorship experiences of KidzAlive-trained healthcare workers at primary healthcare facilities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Chipo Mutambo, Kemist Shumba, Khumbulani W. Hlongwana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2109 \| 29 June 2020

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The association between intimate partner violence, psychiatric morbidity amongst pregnant women and partner alcohol use in southern Nigeria Oluyemisi Adebowale, Bawo James	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2226 \| 02 July 2020

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Assessment practices in undergraduate clinical medicine training: What do we do and how we can improve? Hanneke Brits, Johan Bezuidenhout, Lynette J. van der Merwe, Gina Joubert	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2341 \| 06 July 2020

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Barriers to adolescents’ access and utilisation of reproductive health services in a community in north-western Nigeria: A qualitative exploratory study in primary care Awawu G. Nmadu, Suraya Mohammed, Nafisat O. Usman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2307 \| 08 July 2020

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Maternal deaths due to eclampsia in teenagers: Lessons from assessment of maternal deaths in South Africa Jagidesa Moodley, Nnabuike C. Ngene	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2305 \| 09 July 2020

Original Research
Different models of pharmaceutical services and care in primary healthcare clinics in the Eastern Cape, South Africa: Challenges and opportunities for pharmacy practice Amy C. Bobbins, Susan Burton, Teri-Lynne Fogarty	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2323 \| 27 July 2020

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What presents to a rural district emergency department: A case mix Nadishani T. Meyer, Gareth D. Meyer, Charles B. Gaunt	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2275 \| 28 July 2020

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Healthcare services utilisation among patients with hypertension and diabetes in rural Ghana Mercy N.A. Opare-Addo, Francis A. Osei, Kwame O. Buabeng, Afia F. Marfo, Isaac Nyanor, Evans X. Amuzu, Daniel Ansong, Ellis Owusu-Dabo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2114 \| 30 July 2020

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Child functioning and disability in children living with human immunodeficiency virus in a semi-rural healthcare setting in South Africa Stacy T. Maddocks, Lindokhule Mthethwa, Verusia Chetty	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2259 \| 30 July 2020

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Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension in people living with human immunodeficiency virus on antiretroviral therapy in Gweru district, Zimbabwe Laston Gonah, Indres Moodley, Khumbulani Hlongwana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2473 \| 11 August 2020

Original Research
Patient satisfaction with peri-partum care at Bertha Gxowa district hospital, South Africa Nonhlanhla Khumalo, Edrone Rwakaikara	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2409 \| 13 August 2020

Original Research
Implementing the Family-Led Care model for preterm and low birth weight newborns in Malawi: Experience of healthcare workers Patani Mhango, Effie Chipeta, Adamson S. Muula, Judith Robb-McCord, Patrice White, James A. Litch, Irene Kamanga, Rebecca Freeman, Anne-Marie Bergh	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2266 \| 17 August 2020

Original Research
A cross-sectional self-assessment of burnout amongst a sample of doctors in Ghana Nana K. Ayisi-Boateng, Elizabeth M. Bankah, Gerhard K. Ofori-Amankwah, Dora A. Egblewogbe, Emmanuel Ati, Douglas A. Opoku, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Kathryn Spangenberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2336 \| 19 August 2020

Original Research
Generalist practitioners’ self-rating and competence in electrocardiogram interpretation in South Africa Langalibalele H. Mabuza, Pindile S. Mntla	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2421 \| 24 August 2020

Original Research
Epidemiology and factors associated with diarrhoea among children under five years of age in the Engela District in the Ohangwena Region, Namibia Maria F. Bauleth, Honore K. Mitonga, Lusia N. Pinehas	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2361 \| 24 August 2020

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Investigating competencies needed by European-trained doctors in rural South African hospitals James R. Barnacle, Oliver Johnson, Ian Couper	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2322 \| 25 August 2020

Original Research
Rwandan primary healthcare providers’ perception of their capability in the diagnostic practice Ditte L. Weber, Vincent K. Cubaka, Per Kallestrup, Susanne Reventlow, Michael Schriver	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2197 \| 16 September 2020

Original Research
A task-sharing intervention for prepartum common mental disorders: Feasibility, acceptability and responses in a South African sample Maxine Spedding, Dan J. Stein, Tracey Naledi, Bronwyn Myers, Pim Cuijpers, Katherine Sorsdahl	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2378 \| 01 October 2020

Original Research
Figuring it out by yourself: Perceptions of home-based care of stroke survivors, family caregivers and community health workers in a low-resourced setting, South Africa Elsje Scheffler, Robert Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2629 \| 08 October 2020

Original Research
Patient-centred care: The patients’ perspective – A mixed-methods pilot study Roseanne E. Turner, Elize Archer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2390 \| 09 October 2020

Original Research
CLEVER maternity care: A before-and-after study of women’s experience of childbirth in Tshwane, South Africa Sarie J. Oosthuizen, Anne-Marie Bergh, Jackie Grimbeek, Robert C. Pattinson	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2560 \| 15 October 2020

Original Research
Mixed-methods evaluation of family medicine research training and peer mentorship in Lesotho Chelsea M. McGuire, Katherine Riffenburg, Sebaka Malope, Brian Jack, Christina P.C. Borba	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2387 \| 19 October 2020

Original Research
Lived experiences of human immunodeficiency virus and hypertension in the Eastern Cape, South Africa Lwandile Tokwe, Joanne R. Naidoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2472 \| 27 October 2020

Original Research
Contracting of private medical practitioners in a National Health Insurance pilot district: What has been the effect on primary healthcare utilisation indicators? Hillary Mukudu, Kennedy Otwombe, Adam Fusheini, Jude Igumbor	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2563 \| 28 October 2020

Original Research
Adolescent–parent communication on sexual and reproductive health issues amongst secondary school students in Western Region 1 of The Gambia Phebian I.G. Sagnia, Etadafe P. Gharoro, Alphonsus R. Isara	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2437 \| 04 November 2020

Original Research
Disclosure of human immunodeficiency virus status to children: Pattern followed by parents and caregivers Cebsile P. Dlamini, Mokgadi C. Matlakala	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2230 \| 23 November 2020

Original Research
Prevalence and risk factors associated with postnatal depression in a South African primary care facility Nyundu S.J. Phukuta, Olufemi B. Omole	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2538 \| 27 November 2020

Original Research
Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among under 5-year-old children hospitalised in three public hospitals in South Africa Makanda B. Itaka, Olufemi B. Omole	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2444 \| 27 November 2020

Original Research
Geographical distribution and antibiotics susceptibility patterns of toxigenic Vibrio cholerae isolates from Kisumu County, Kenya Silas O. Awuor, Eric O. Omwenga, Ibrahim I. Daud	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2264 \| 08 December 2020

Original Research
Réforme et performance de l’Inspection de la santé et de la Division de la santé au Sud-Kivu en République Démocratique du Congo Jean Louis Mopene, Christian Molima, Jean Bosco M. Kahindo, Samuel Makali, Hermès Karemere	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2534 \| 15 December 2020

Original Research
The psychometric properties of a tool to assess brief behaviour change counselling in South Africa Jani Fouche, Robert Mash, Zelra Malan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2540 \| 22 December 2020

Review Article
General side effects and challenges associated with anti-epilepsy medication: A review of related literature Ngonidzashe Mutanana, Maria Tsvere, Manase K. Chiweshe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2162 \| 30 June 2020

Review Article
Social media health promotion in South Africa: Opportunities and challenges Brenda Z. Kubheka, Vanessa Carter, Job Mwaura	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2389 \| 09 July 2020

Review Article
Prevalence, healthcare costs and management of non-communicable diseases in people living with human immunodeficiency virus: A scoping review Laston Gonah, Indres Moodley, Khumbulani Hlongwana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2474 \| 19 October 2020

Scientific Letter
Factors associated with low contraceptive use amongst vulnerable mothers in South West State, Nigeria Obasanjo A. Bolarinwa, Olalekan S. Olagunju, Akintayo T. Olaniyan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2552 \| 18 September 2020

Scientific Letter
Current status of family medicine in Kenya; family physicians’ perception of their role Kaja Momanyi, Geert-Jan Dinant, Marlieke Bouwmans, Simone Jaarsma, Patrick Chege	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2404 \| 21 September 2020

Scientific Letter
Abnormal cervical cytology amongst women infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Limpopo province, South Africa Samuel T. Ntuli, Eric Maimela, Linda Skaal, Mabina Mogale, Provia Lekota	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2215 \| 06 October 2020

Scientific Letter
The start-up phase of a non-specialist paediatric surgical service by outreach focused on capacity building at the Consolata Hospital Ikonda, Makete District, Tanzania Alessandro Calisti, Mariagrazia Andriani, Agnes Mlawa, Gian P. Zara	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2428 \| 22 October 2020

Patient Study
Twin pregnancy in a bicornuate uterus in rural Kenya: A case report for accidental discovery and successful delivery Hussein E. Elias, James A. Amisi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2198 \| 21 July 2020

Open Forum
A framework for implementation of community-orientated primary care in the Metro Health Services, Cape Town, South Africa Robert Mash, Charlyn Goliath, Hassan Mahomed, Steve Reid, Derek Hellenberg, Gio Perez	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2632 \| 18 December 2020

Country Profile
Country profile – Primary healthcare and family medicine in Namibia Felicia Christians	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2242 \| 27 January 2020

Country Profile
Family medicine in Tanzania: Seize the moment Riaz Ratanzi, Bernhard M. Gaede	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2129 \| 10 March 2020

Conference Report
Exploring gaps, strategies and solutions for primary care research mentorship in the African context: A workshop report Chelsea M. McGuire, Kenneth Yakubu, Nana K. Ayisi-Boateng, Keneilwe Motlhatlhedi, Pius Ameh, Bola B. Fatusin, Martha Makwero, Louis S. Jenkins	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2320 \| 25 May 2020

Conference Report
The state of family medicine training programmes within the Primary Care and Family Medicine Education network Klaus B. von Pressentin, Innocent Besigye, Robert Mash, Zelra Malan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2588 \| 11 August 2020

Correspondence
Measuring the quality of primary care in national health surveys: Lessons from Brazil Erno Harzheim, Luiz F. Pinto, Otávio P. D'Avila, Lisiane Hauser	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2251 \| 29 January 2020

Book Review
Book Review: Such a time of it they had: Global health pioneers in Africa Louis S. Jenkins	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2294 \| 16 January 2020

Book Review
Book review by Dr Sebaka Malope Sebaka Malope	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2410 \| 17 June 2020

Obituaries
Tribute to Dr Raymond Downing: 1949–2020 Jeremiah Laktabai	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2386 \| 07 April 2020

Editorial
Editorial: Covid-19 special collection Sunanda C. Ray	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2466 \| 04 May 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Novel coronavirus and regular physical activity involvement: Opinion Sunday O. Onagbiye, Zandile J.R. Mchiza, Susan H. Bassett, Andre Travill, Bert O. Eijnde	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2453 \| 21 May 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Primary healthcare practitioners and patient blood management in Africa in the time of coronavirus disease 2019: Safeguarding the blood supply Claire L. Barrett	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2457 \| 21 May 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
‘Self-collected upper respiratory tract swabs for COVID-19 test’: A feasible way to increase overall testing rate and conserve resources in South Africa Adeloye A. Adeniji	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2445 \| 28 May 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Service-learning in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: Emerging lessons from the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Botswana Billy M. Tsima, Tiny Masupe, Vincent Setlhare	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2455 \| 03 June 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Community-based screening and testing for Coronavirus in Cape Town, South Africa: Short report Neal David, Robert Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2499 \| 03 June 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Home delivery of medication during Coronavirus disease 2019, Cape Town, South Africa: Short report Zameer Brey, Robert Mash, Charlyn Goliath, Darrin Roman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2449 \| 04 June 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Coronavirus disease-2019 epidemic response in Uganda: The need to strengthen and engage primary healthcare Innocent K. Besigye, Michael Mulowooza, Jane Namatovu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2443 \| 04 June 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
The evolving role of family physicians during the coronavirus disease 2019 crisis: An appreciative reflection Louis S. Jenkins, Klaus B. Von Pressentin, Kartik Naidoo, Rachel Schaefer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2478 \| 09 June 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Spiritual care – ‘A deeper immunity’ – A response to Covid-19 pandemic Nicolette V. Roman, Thuli G. Mthembu, Mujeeb Hoosen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2456 \| 15 June 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
The role of the family physician in the fight against Coronavirus disease 2019 in Nigeria Tijani I.A. Oseni, Ramatu O. Agbede, Bolatito B. Fatusin, Michael A. Odewale	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2492 \| 18 June 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Why communities must be at the centre of the Coronavirus disease 2019 response: Lessons from Ebola and human immunodeficiency virus in Africa Oliver Johnson, Tinashe Goronga	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2496 \| 22 June 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 in Botswana: Contributions from family physicians Keneilwe Motlhatlhedi, Yaone Bogatsu, Koketso Maotwe, Billy Tsima	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2497 \| 09 July 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Prohibiting alcohol sales during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has positive effects on health services in South Africa Hermann Reuter, Louis S. Jenkins, Marischka De Jong, Steve Reid, Michael Vonk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2528 \| 15 July 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
The effects of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the South African health system: A call to maintain essential health services Juliet Nyasulu, Himani Pandya	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2480 \| 22 July 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Ventilators are not the answer in Africa Farai D. Madzimbamuto	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2517 \| 27 July 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Coronavirus-19 and malaria: The great mimics Tapiwanashe Kusotera, Trust G. Nhengu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2501 \| 05 August 2020

Short Report - Special Collection: COVID-19
Recommendations for a national Coronavirus disease 2019 response guideline for the care of older persons in Nigeria during and post-pandemic: A family physician’s perspective Olawunmi Olagundoye, Oluwayemisi Enema, Adunola Adebowale	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2512 \| 11 August 2020

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Analysis of a SARS-CoV-2 daily screening programme for healthcare workers at a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, a quality improvement initiativ Amy Booth, Ridwaan A. Omed, Mergan Naidoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2525 \| 01 September 2020

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COVID-19: Pandemic burden in Sub-Saharan Africa and the right to health – The need for advocacy in the face of growing privatisation Tshegofatso J. Sehoole	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2476 \| 14 September 2020

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Implementing a video call visit system in a coronavirus disease 2019 unit Muhammad S. Moolla, Alistair Broadhurst, Mohammed A. Parker, Arifa Parker, Abdurasiet Mowlana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2637 \| 15 September 2020

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Emergency centre reorganization in preparation to the COVID-19 pandemic: A district hospital’s dynamic adaptation response Phillip P. Furstenburg, Suzan N. Mukonkole, Crispin N. Kibamba, Ashley Kuiler, Nondumiso Ngemntu, Sa’ad Lahri, Daniël J. van Hoving, Kitesh Moodley, Elaine Erasmus	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2514 \| 16 September 2020

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Turnaround times – the Achilles’ heel of community screening and testing in Cape Town, South Africa: A short report James D. Porter, Robert Mash, Wolfgang Preiser	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2624 \| 02 October 2020

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Incidental finding of COVID-19 infection amongst staff at a primary care facility in Ghana Priscilla Vandyck-Sey, Gordon Amoh, Akye Essuman, Henry Lawson	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2669 \| 09 October 2020

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The Cape Town International Convention Centre from the inside: The family physicians’ view of the ‛Hospital of Hope’ Steve Reid, Tasleem Ras, Klaus von Pressentin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2667 \| 26 October 2020

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Re-organising primary health care to respond to the Coronavirus epidemic in Cape Town, South Africa Robert Mash, Charlyn Goliath, Gio Perez	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2607 \| 05 November 2020

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Exploring the illness experiences amongst families living with 2019 coronavirus disease in Ghana: Three case reports Nana K. Ayisi-Boateng, Dora Egblewogbe, Ruth Owusu-Antwi, Akye Essuman, Kathryn Spangenberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2682 \| 06 November 2020

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Family medicine internship support during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cape Town, South Africa – A narrative report Gaironesa Solomon, Ayesha Allie, Raeesah Fakier, Daniel Tadmor, Kamaludin Ashtiker, Colyn Le Roux, Junaid Omar, Mosedi Namane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2661 \| 06 November 2020

Original Research - Special Collection: COPC-based Integrated District Health System
Interpreting Mamelodi Community-Oriented Primary Care data on tuberculosis loss to follow-up through the lens of intersectionality Blandine B. Ilunga, Owen O. Eales, Tessa S. Marcus, Selma Smith, Jannie F. Hugo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2081 \| 04 February 2020

Original Research - Special Collection: COPC-based Integrated District Health System
The use and value of maps in Community-Oriented Primary Care: Does process matter? Nina M. Honiball, Tessa S. Marcus	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2099 \| 05 February 2020

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Evaluating community health worker education policy through a National Certificate (Vocational) Primary Health qualification lens Michelle N.S. Janse van Rensburg, Tessa S. Marcus	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2104 \| 06 February 2020

Original Research - Special Collection: COPC-based Integrated District Health System
Peer-learning reviews to improve Gauteng community-oriented primary care: Findings from AitaHealth™-enabled ward-based outreach teams Tessa S. Marcus, Elizabeth Reji, Sanele Ngcobo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2155 \| 05 March 2020

Original Research - Special Collection: COPC-based Integrated District Health System
Modelling cost benefit of community-oriented primary care in rural South Africa Rod Bennett, Tessa S. Marcus, Geoff Abbott, Jannie F. Hugo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2225 \| 05 March 2020

Original Research - Special Collection: COPC-based Integrated District Health System
The three-stage assessment to support hospital–home care coordination in Tshwane, South Africa Jannie F.M. Hugo, Tshegofatso C.R. Maimela, Michelle N.S. Janse van Rensburg, Jan Heese, Chitalu E. Nakazwa, Tessa S. Marcus	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2385 \| 07 July 2020

Review Article - Special Collection: COPC-based Integrated District Health System
How to measure person-centred practice – An analysis of reviews of the literature Jakobus M. Louw, Tessa S. Marcus, Jannie Hugo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2170 \| 04 March 2020

Opinion Paper - Special Collection: COPC-based Integrated District Health System
Harm reduction in practice – The Community Oriented Substance Use Programme in Tshwane Andrew Scheibe, Shaun Shelly, Johannes Hugo, Matilda Mohale, Sasha Lalla, Wayne Renkin, Natasha Gloeck, Senzo Khambule, Lorinda Kroukamp, Urvisha Bhoora, Tessa S. Marcus	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2285 \| 06 May 2020

Original Research - Special Collection: Pain Management and Palliative Care
Pain knowledge and attitudes of final-year medical students at the University of Cape Town: A cross-sectional survey Blessing Mashanda-Tafaune, Janieke van Nugteren, Romy Parker	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2306 \| 30 July 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 12, No 1 \| a2834 \| 22 December 2020

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