ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The South African Family Practice (SAFP) journal is the official journal of the South African Academy of Family Physicians (SAAFP), and is aimed at all SAAFP members (including family physicians, registrars, associate members, students), working within primary care (both private and public health sectors, as well as urban and rural practice settings) within South Africa and the wider region.. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
06 November 2024

Original Research

 
Hypertension guideline implementation and blood pressure control in Matlosana, South Africa  
Keolebile I. Ditlhabolo, Carien Lion-Cachet, Ebrahim Variava
30 October 2024

Original Research

 
The lifestyle factors of medical doctors in academic hospitals, Bloemfontein, Free State  
Deepa C. Alexander, Leané Lessing, Huibré Botes, Fredré Conradie, Lu-Zahn Jansen van Rensburg, Karien Nel, Emmarentia Pienaar, Maryke Prinsloo, Lialma Sinclair, Cornel van Rooyen
30 October 2024

Original Research

 
Tobacco use and readiness to treat tobacco users among primary healthcare professionals in Soweto  
Ann N. Alagidede, Olufemi B. Omole
29 October 2024

Original Research

 
A review of burnout among doctors in South Africa: Pre-, during and post-COVID-19 pandemic  
Saajida Khan, Itumeleng Ntatamala, Shahieda Adams
28 October 2024

Original Research

 
Medication adherence in geriatric patients attending medical outpatient department  
Oluremi A. Odubanjo, Brent Tipping, Lara S. Greenstein
25 October 2024

Original Research

 
Monitoring patients on ART within the CCMDD programme and those attending an urban healthcare facility in KwaZulu-Natal  
Sheldon Chetty, Andrew Ross
23 October 2024

Open Forum

 
Factors associated with unfavourable treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients at health facilities of Maseru, Lesotho  
Masechaba M. Leketa, Slindile Zondi, Lindiwe Cele, Mmampedi Mathibe, Phuti Ngwepe
21 October 2024

Original Research

 
A baseline audit of post-vasectomy follow-up at three Cape Town district health facilities  
Michael L. le Roux, Renaldo Christoffels, Roland Kroukamp, Jennie Morgan, Omotayo S. Alaofin, Tasleem Ras, Klaus B. von Pressentin
04 October 2024

From the President Desk

 
The contribution of Specialist Family Physicians to South Africa’s private sector: A position statement  
Gail L. Ashford, Sheena Mathew, Gareth A. Fray, Idowu Olusola Irinoye, Andrew Ross, Klaus von Pressentin, Robert Mash
02 October 2024
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 Advertisement: VACANCY: Assistant Editor 'South African Family Practice' journal

 

We are pleased to announce that we are now inviting applications for one part-time and honorary position as Assistant Editor for the open-access South African Family Practice journal.

 

This position will support the growth of the journal under the leadership and supervision of the Editor-in-Chief (EIC). South African Family Practice is the official journal of the South African Association of Family Physicians (SAAFP).

 

Read the full details and apply by Friday, 1 December 2024.

 
Posted: 2024-10-29

 Notification: How to submit to our journal platform

 

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on effortlessly uploading your manuscript! In this video, the entire process is explained, ensuring you understand each stage—from starting your new submission to finalising it.

 

Watch the video now. We look forward to receiving your manuscript in our journal.

 
Posted: 2024-09-30

Vlog: What is effective peer review?

 
Videocast by Prof. Klaus B. von Pressentin, on ‘what is it to be an effective peer reviewer?'. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytQ1f_1e9ds @_AOSIS @klausvon @SAFPjournal  
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