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Published: 23 October 2024

Family physicians poised for bigger role in public healthcare – after years on the sidelines

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South African Family Practice Articles

A comparative analysis of voluntary medical male circumcision before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Gauteng province, South Africa March 26, 2025
Background: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a significant biomedical and cost-effective intervention in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. This study aimed to compare VMMC before and during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Gauteng, one of the most affected provinces in South Africa by HIV and/or acquired immunity deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and COVID-19, to inform […]
Cyril B. Fonka
Examining the social determinants of HIV/AIDS in Madidi village in Bojanala District, North West province March 21, 2025
Background: South Africa is experiencing a devastating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic, with approximately 7.8 million people living with HIV. International health programs such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) have been assisting citizens in combating the epidemic, but social factors continue to contribute to its spread. The study […]
Lebogang E. Lekgema
Men undergoing medical circumcision at a community health centre: Knowledge and attitudes March 21, 2025
Background: Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome remains a significant global health issue, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Medical male circumcision (MMC) demonstrated effectiveness in decreasing the spread of HIV, more specifically through heterosexual contact with HIV-positive partners. Studies have shown a correlation between male circumcision and lower HIV prevalence, especially in regions where […]
Charles K. Baloyi
Erratum: Allergic rhinitis: Review of the diagnosis and management: South African Allergic Rhinitis Working Group March 17, 2025
No abstract available.
Guy A. Richards
A ‘COMMON SENSE’ approach to geriatric patients in clinical practice March 5, 2025
South Africa has a critical shortage of geriatricians and a growing ageing population. Most geriatric patients are cared for by their primary care practitioner who may not have been trained in the care of the older adult. The comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is the cornerstone of the geriatric consultation but can be time-consuming. By using […]
Lara S. Greenstein

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