Browsing Research Articles (Family Medicine and Primary Care) by Title
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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 ...
