Vol 8, No 1 (2016)

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Editorial
Averting the legacy of kidney disease – focus on childhood Julie R. Ingelfinger, Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, Franz Schaefer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| CORRIGENDUM \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1093 \| 08 April 2016

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The contribution of family medicine to African health systems Robert Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1251 \| 31 August 2016

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Whole person medicine: Psychosocial issues in primary care Robert Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1328 \| 16 November 2016

Scientific Letter
Postgraduate training for family medicine in a rural district hospital in South Africa: Appropriateness and sufficiency of theatre procedures as a sentinel indicator Dawie Du Plessis, Paul Alfred Kapp, Louis S. Jenkins, Laurel Giddy	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1106 \| 30 June 2016

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Cost effectiveness of clinical associates: A case study for the Mpumalanga province in South Africa Joris Hamm, Petra van Bodegraven, Martin Bac, Jakobus M. Louw	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1218 \| 15 November 2016

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Access to health in city slum dwellers: The case of Sodom and Gomorrah in Accra, Ghana Frances E. Owusu-Ansah, Harry Tagbor, Mabel Afi Togbe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a822 \| 29 March 2016

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Perceptions of doctors and nurses at a Ugandan hospital regarding the introduction and use of the South African Triage Scale Francis Mulindwa, Julia Blitz	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1056 \| 29 March 2016

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Khat chewing and cirrhosis in Somaliland: Case series Hawa D. Mahamoud, Sabah Mohammed Muse, Lewis R. Roberts, Philip R. Fischer, Michael S. Torbenson, Tim Fader	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1124 \| 28 July 2016

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Chart review of acute myocardial infarction at a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Roland Chetty, Andrew Ross	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1012 \| 30 March 2016

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Assessment of oral health promotion services offered as part of maternal and child health services in the Tshwane Health District, Pretoria, South Africa Yolanda Kolisa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a794 \| 08 April 2016

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Knowledge of midwives about hypertensive disorders during pregnancy in primary healthcare Ethelwynn L. Stellenberg, Nompumelelo L. Ngwekazi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a899 \| 11 April 2016

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Modifiable antenatal risk factors for stillbirth amongst pregnant women in the Omusati region, Namibia Desire D. Tshibumbu, Julia Blitz	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1054 \| 11 May 2016

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Western Cape Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCAT) study: Measuring primary care organisation and performance in the Western Cape Province, South Africa (2013) Graham F. Bresick, Abdul-Rauf Sayed, Cynthia le Grange, Susheela Bhagwan, Nayna Manga, Derek Hellenberg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1057 \| 19 May 2016

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Profile and anticoagulation outcomes of patients on warfarin therapy in an urban hospital in Cape Town, South Africa Babatunde O. Sonuga, Derek A. Hellenberg, Clint S. Cupido, Cilia Jaeger	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1032 \| 31 May 2016

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Chest pain prevalence, causes, and disposition in the emergency department of a regional hospital in Pretoria Mimi Geyser, Selma Smith	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1048 \| 10 June 2016

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Rural exposure during medical education and student preference for future practice location - a case of Botswana Tonya Arscott-Mills, Poloko Kebaabetswe, Gothusang Tawana, Deogratias O. Mbuka, Orabile Makgabana-Dintwa, Kagiso Sebina, Masego Kebaetse, Lucky Mokgatlhe, Oathokwa Nkomazana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1039 \| 10 June 2016

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Non-communicable disease risk factors and treatment preference of obese patients in Cape Town Kathryn Manning, Marjanne Senekal, Janetta Harbron	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a913 \| 10 June 2016

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Insights of private general practitioners in group practice on the introduction of National Health Insurance in South Africa Shabir Moosa, John Luiz, Teresa Carmichael, Wim Peersman, Anselme Derese	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1025 \| 15 June 2016

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Knowledge of symptoms and self-management of hypoglycaemia amongst patients attending a diabetic clinic at a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal Anthony Ejegi, Andrew John Ross, Keshena Naidoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a906 \| 17 June 2016

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Doctors’ views of disulfiram and their response to relapse in alcohol-dependent patients, Free State, 2009 Paulina M. van Zyl	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1053 \| 17 June 2016

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Patients’ perceptions of the triage system in a primary healthcare facility, Cape Town, South Africa Adeloye A. Adeniji, Bob Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1148 \| 17 June 2016

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Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: An overview of patients’ reported knowledge and attitudes Jayneetha Maharaj, Andrew Ross, Niren R. Maharaj, Laura Campbell	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1089 \| 17 June 2016

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A review of hypoglycaemia in a South African family practice setting Devan K. Pillay, Andrew J. Ross, Laura Campbell	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1095 \| 17 June 2016

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Students’ perceptions of the instructional quality of district hospital-based training Shehla Jabbar Memon, Jakobus Murray Louw, Martin Bac, Jannie Hugo, Waqar-un Nisa Rauf, John Edward Sandars	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1028 \| 07 July 2016

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Impact of Lean on patient cycle and waiting times at a rural district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal Logandran Naidoo, Ozayr H. Mahomed	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1084 \| 26 July 2016

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The effectiveness of the South African Triage Toll use in Mahalapye District Hospital – Emergency Department, Botswana Stephane T. Tshitenge, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo, Deogratias O. Mbuka	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| CORRIGENDUM \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1030 \| 26 July 2016

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Assessment of self-reported adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes in Matlala District Hospital, Limpopo Province Sadeen A. Adegbola, Gert J.O. Marincowitz, Indiran Govender, Gboyega A.O. Ogunbanjo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a900 \| 28 July 2016

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From malaria control to elimination in South Africa: The researchers’ perspectives Khumbulani W. Hlongwana, Joyce Tsoka-Gwegweni	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1078 \| 29 July 2016

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How to change organisational culture: Action research in a South African public sector primary care facility Robert Mash, Angela De Sa, Maria Christodoulou	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1184 \| 31 August 2016

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New family medicine residency training programme: Residents’ perspectives from the University of Botswana Deogratias O. Mbuka, Stephane Tshitenge, Vincent Setlhare, Billy Tsima, Ganiyu Adewale, Luise Parsons	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1098 \| 31 August 2016

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Exploring the occupational therapist’s role in primary health care: Listening to voices of stakeholders Deshini Naidoo, Jacqueline Van Wyk, Robin W. E. Joubert	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1139 \| 31 August 2016

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Improving diabetic foot screening at a primary care clinic: A quality improvement project Michelle L. Allen, Albertine M.B. van der Does, Colette Gunst	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a955 \| 31 August 2016

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Clients’ perceptions and satisfaction with HIV counselling and testing: A cross-sectional study in 56 HCT sites in South Africa Gladys Matseke, Karl Peltzer, Neo Mohlabane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1173 \| 31 August 2016

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Relationship between HIV stage and psychomotor speed neurocognitive score at a Kenyan sub-county hospital Rachael N. Kinuthia, Joseph M. Thigiti, Benson N. Gakinya	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1061 \| 31 August 2016

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Does a brief workshop change clinical associate students’ resilience? David Rogers	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1183 \| 15 September 2016

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A training intervention on child feeding among primary healthcare workers in Ibadan Municipality Folake O. Samuel, Funmilola M. Olaolorun, Joshua D. Adeniyi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a884 \| 20 September 2016

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Factors affecting time of access of in-patient care at Webuye District hospital, Kenya Maxwell M. Lodenyo, Barasa K. Otsyula, Raymond Downing, Kenneth Yakubu, Miriam Miima, Okoye Ifeyinwa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a898 \| 14 October 2016

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Confirmation of factors that influence antiretroviral regimen change and the subsequent patient outcomes at a Regional Hospital in rural KwaZulu-Natal Vereesha Soorju, Panjasaram Naidoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1171 \| 31 October 2016

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Vitamin D status, hypertension and body mass index in an urban black community in Mangaung, South Africa Ronette Lategan, Violet L. van den Berg, Jasminka Z. Ilich, Corinna M. Walsh	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1210 \| 31 October 2016

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Sustainability of the integrated chronic disease management model at primary care clinics in South Africa Ozayr H. Mahomed, Shaidah Asmall, Anna Voce	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1248 \| 17 November 2016

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Awareness of diabetic foot disease amongst patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the chronic outpatients department at a regional hospital in Durban, South Africa Thea T. Goie, Mergan Naidoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1170 \| 17 November 2016

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Characteristics Of Street Children In Cameroon: A Situational Analysis Of Demographic, Socio-Economic And Behavioural Profiles And Challenges Samuel N. Cumber, Joyce M. Tsoka-Gwegweni	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1076 \| 18 November 2016

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The pattern and correlates of intimate partner violence among women in Kano, Nigeria Tanko S. Tanimu, Stephen Yohanna, Suleiman Y. Omeiza	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1209 \| 29 November 2016

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Weight status and associated factors among HIV infected people on antiretroviral therapy in rural Dikgale, Limpopo, South Africa Felistas Mashinya, Marianne Alberts, Robert Colebunders, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1230 \| 29 November 2016

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Knowledge, attitudes and management skills of medical practitioners regarding weight management Vangile B. Mkhatshwa, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo, Langalibalele H. Mabuza	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1187 \| 29 November 2016

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Fragmentation of maternal, child and HIV services: A missed opportunity to provide comprehensive care Lyn J. Haskins, Sifiso P. Phakathi, Merridy Grant, Ntokozo Mntambo, Aurene Wilford, Christiane M. Horwood	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1240 \| 02 December 2016

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Knowledge and practices of supervisors on the performance management and development system at rural primary health care facilities in the Limpopo Province Rosemary H. Mashego, Linda Skaal	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1236 \| 02 December 2016

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An assessment of implementation of Community Oriented Primary Care in Kenyan family medicine postgraduate medical education programmes Ian J. Nelligan, Jacob Shabani, Stephanie Taché, Gulnaz Mohamoud, Megan Mahoney	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1064 \| 02 December 2016

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Disaggregated data to improve child health outcomes Ann M.E.T. Tshabalala, Myra Taylor	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1221 \| 02 December 2016

Original Research - Special Collection: Sexual Health
Contraceptive practices among women seeking termination of pregnancy in one public hospital in Eastern Cape, South Africa Ebenezer O. Oluwole, Linda Skaal	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1094 \| 31 August 2016

Opinion Paper
Family medicine in Denmark: Are there lessons for Botswana and Africa? Vincent Setlhare	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1026 \| 30 March 2016

Opinion Paper
Should we use philosophy to teach clinical communication skills? Berna Gerber	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1292 \| 16 November 2016

Book Review
Community Oriented Primary Care Srini Govender	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1202 \| 15 September 2016

Country Profile
Country profile on family medicine and primary health care in Ghana Henry J.O. Lawson, Akye Essuman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1302 \| 24 November 2016

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 8, No 1 \| a1522 \| 01 June 2017

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