Browsing Research Articles (Family Medicine and Primary Care) by Title
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Undergraduate family medicine and primary care training in Sub-Saharan Africa : reflections of the PRIMAFAMED network
(AOSIS publishing, 2017-01)Internationally, there is a move towards strengthening primary healthcare systems and encouraging community-based and socially responsible education. The development of doctors with an interest in primary healthcare and ... -
Understanding the organisational culture of district health services : Mahalapye and Ngamiland health districts of Botswana
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-11)Background: Botswana has a shortage of health care workers, especially in primary healthcare. Retention and high performance of employees are closely linked to job satisfaction and motivation, which are both highest where ... -
Use of oxytocin during Caesarean section at Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana : an audit of clinical practice
(AOSIS Publishing, 2013-02)Background: Oxytocin is widely used for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage. In the setting of Caesarean section (CS), the dosage and mode of administrating oxytocin differs according to different guidelines. ... -
The validity of monitoring the control of diabetes with random blood glucose testing
(Medpharm Publications, 2013)It is important to decide if a patient with diabetes has good glycaemic control in order to guide treatment and to offer behaviour change counselling. Currently, determining random blood glucose (RBG) is usually carried ... -
The views of key leaders in South Africa on implementation of family medicine : critical role in the district health system
(BioMed Central, 2014-06)Background: Integrated team-based primary care is an international imperative. This is required more so in Africa, where fragmented verticalised care dominates. South Africa is trying to address this with health reforms, ... -
The views of key stakeholders in Zimbabwe on the introduction of postgraduate family medicine training : a qualitative study
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017-09)Background: Strengthening primary health care (PHC) is a priority for all effective health systems, and family physicians are seen as a key member of the PHC team. Zimbabwe has joined a number of African countries that ... -
Views of patients on a group diabetes education programme using motivational interviewing in South African primary care : a qualitative study
(Medpharm Publications, 2013)Objectives: This study was a qualitative assessment of a diabetes group education programme presented in community health centres of the Cape Town Metro District. The programme offered four sessions of group education and ... -
What are the reasons for patients not adhering to their anti-TB treatment in a South African district hospital?
(AOSIS, 2009)Introduction: TB is a major health problem in South Africa, with increasing numbers of patients notified, inadequate successful treatment rates and an emerging problem with resistant strains. This study was conducted at a ... -
What keeps health professionals working in rural district hospitals in South Africa?
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-06)Background: The theme of the 2014 Southern African Rural Health Conference was ‘Building resilience in facing rural realities’. Retaining health professionals in South Africa is critical for sustainable health services. ... -
Whole person medicine: psychosocial issues in primary care
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)ENGLISH SUMMARY : No abstract available. -
'Why don't you just use a condom? ': understanding the motivational tensions in the minds of South African women
(AOSIS Publishing, 2010)Background: HIV/AIDS makes the largest contribution to the burden of disease in South Africa and consistent condom use is considered a key component of HIV-prevention efforts. Health workers see condoms as a straightforward ... -
Willingness to participate in South African HIV vaccine trials - concerns of medical professionals in the Western Cape
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2002)Objectives. To evaluate the willingness of medical doctors working at a tertiary hospital to participate in HIV vaccine trials, their perceptions of patients' willingness to participate, and the major reasons underlying ...
