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Vol 51, No 3 (2009): May/June Rising Caesarean Section Rates: An Audit of Caesarean Sections in a Specialist Private Practice Abstract   PDF
Riona P. Naidoo, Jagidesa Moodley
 
Vol 51, No 3 (2009): May/June Reasons for doctor migration from South Africa Abstract   PDF
Marlene M. Bezuidenhout, Gina Joubert, Louis A. Hiemstra, Magdalena C. Struwig
 
Vol 51, No 3 (2009): May/June The profile of disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town Abstract   PDF
Thirumani Govender, Gubela Mji
 
Vol 51, No 3 (2009): May/June Management of Snakebites at a Rural South African Hospital Abstract   PDF
Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo
 
Vol 51, No 3 (2009): May/June Epidemiological profile of non-daily smokers in South Africa: Implications for practice Abstract   PDF
Olalekan A. Ayo-Yusuf, Ben Szymanski
 
Vol 51, No 3 (2009): May/June Health risk behaviours of high school learners and their perceptions of preventive services offered by general practitioners Abstract   PDF
Caron Thomas
 
Vol 51, No 3 (2009): May/June Person-centred counselling to ameliorate symptoms of psychological distress among South African patients living with hypertension and diabetes: Results of an intervention study Abstract   PDF
Ashraf Kagee, Marieanna le Roux
 
Vol 51, No 3 (2009): May/June The retention of community service officers for an additional year at district hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces Abstract   PDF
Andrew Ross, Steve Reid
 
Vol 51, No 2 (2009): March/April Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in a Nigerian Family Practice Population Abstract   PDF
Muhammed O. Afolabi, Akintunde E. Abioye-Kuteyi, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Ibrahim S. Bello
 
Vol 51, No 2 (2009): March/April Percutaneous injuries in doctors in the School of Medicine, University of the Free State: incidence, reporting and adherence to precautionary and management procedures Abstract   PDF
Michiel du Toit, Dirk Claassen, Alwyn le Roux, Eben Nel, Wilbur van Biljon, Gina Joubert, Vernon J. Louw
 
Vol 51, No 2 (2009): March/April Factors impacting on organisational learning in three rural health districts Abstract   PDF
Kerry P. Vermaak, Stephen J. Reid, Christiane M. Horwood
 
Vol 51, No 2 (2009): March/April Profile of research methodology and statistics training of undergraduate medical students at South African universities Abstract   PDF
Jean Dommisse, Gina Joubert
 
Vol 51, No 2 (2009): March/April Inpatient blood glucose management of diabetic patients in a large secondary hospital Abstract   PDF
Daniel G. van Zyl, Paul Rheeder
 
Vol 51, No 2 (2009): March/April The pattern of sharps injury to health care workers at Witbank Hospital Abstract   PDF
Ryszard Lachowicz, Peter A. Mathews
 
Vol 51, No 2 (2009): March/April General practitioners’ familiarity, attitudes and practices with regard to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults Abstract   PDF
Charmaine Louw, Marietjie M. Oswald, Mariechen D. Perold
 
Vol 51, No 2 (2009): March/April Evaluation of the effect of the introduction of a hypertension club on the management of hypertension at a community health centre in the Cape Town Metropole Abstract   PDF
Nevilene Slingers, Pierre J.T. de Villiers
 
Vol 51, No 1 (2009): January/February The clinical spectrum and cost implications of hospitalised HIV-infected children at Karl Bremer Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa Abstract   PDF
C.S. Schoeman, Michael K. Pather
 
Vol 51, No 1 (2009): January/February Quality of pharmaceutical print advertising in South Africa – assessment of reproductive health advertisements 2001–2005 Abstract   PDF
Alison Shaw, Andy L. Gray
 
Vol 51, No 1 (2009): January/February Outcome of pregnancy in the morbidly obese woman Abstract   PDF
Eugene Ngoga, David Hall, Fredd Mattheyse, Debby Grové
 
Vol 51, No 1 (2009): January/February Why doctors do not answer referral letters Abstract   PDF
Selma Smith, Grace Khutoane
 
Vol 51, No 1 (2009): January/February Risk factors for anaemia in pregnancy in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Implication for health education and health promotion Abstract   PDF
Monjurul Hoque, Ehsanul Hoque, Suriya B. Kader
 
Vol 51, No 1 (2009): January/February Potential cost savings from generic medicines – protecting the Prescribed Minimum Benefits Abstract   PDF
Elizabeth Nicolosi, Andy Gray
 
Vol 51, No 1 (2009): January/February A bibliometric analysis of research publications funded partially by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) during a 10-year period (1994–2003) Abstract   PDF
Carl F. Albrecht
 
Vol 51, No 1 (2009): January/February The relationship between psychosocial variables and measures of health status in fibromyalgia Abstract   PDF
Marilize du Plessis, Henry R. Steel, André T. Möller
 
Vol 50, No 6 (2008): November/December Treatment for substance abuse in the 21st century: A South African perspective Abstract   PDF
Madhubala I. Kasiram, Anwar Jeewa
 
Vol 50, No 6 (2008): November/December Profile of rape victims attending the Karl Bremer Hospital Rape Centre, Tygerberg, Cape Town Abstract   PDF
Muideen Bello, Michael K. Pather
 
Vol 50, No 6 (2008): November/December Quality improvement cycles that reduced waiting times at Tshwane District Hospital Emergency Department Abstract   PDF
Waqar-un-Nisa Rauf, Julia J. Blitz, Mimi M. Geyser, Abdul A. Rauf
 
Vol 50, No 6 (2008): November/December Impact of recent evidence on the use of hormone therapy in the South African private sector (2001–2005) Abstract   PDF
Susan H. Podmore, Julia Botha, Andy Gray, Tonya Esterhuizen
 
Vol 50, No 6 (2008): November/December The prevalence of and reasons for interruption of anti-tuberculosis treatment by patients at Mbekweni Health Centre in the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) District in the Eastern Cape province Abstract   PDF
T.R. Kandel, K. Mfenyana, J. Chandia, P. Yogeswaran
 
Vol 50, No 6 (2008): November/December The management of sexual assault victims at Odi District Hospital in the North-West Province: How can the quality of hospital care be improved? Abstract   PDF
Christiane Changwa, Michael K. Pather
 
Vol 50, No 5 (2008): September/October Relationships as determinants of substance use amongst street children in a local government area in south-western Nigeria Abstract   PDF
Akindele O. Adebiyi, Eme T. Owoaje, Michael C. Asuzu
 
Vol 50, No 5 (2008): September/October Self-reported adverse effects as barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients in Pretoria Abstract   PDF
Ntambwe G. Malangu
 
Vol 50, No 5 (2008): September/October Improving the annual review of diabetic patients in primary care: an appreciative inquiry in the Cape Town District Health Services Abstract   PDF
Bob Mash, Naomi S. Levitt, Unita van Vuuren, Rob Martell
 
Vol 50, No 5 (2008): September/October Knowledge and experiences of needle prick injuries (NPI) among nursing students at a university in Gauteng, South Africa Abstract   PDF
Lindiwe I. Zungu, Malmsey L.M. Sengane, Keitsepile G. Setswe
 
Vol 50, No 4 (2008): July/August Choosing, changing or adhering to a registered doctor in a managed care plan: what will it take? A qualitative survey in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa Abstract   PDF
Nzapfurundi Chabikuli, Montagu Murray, Sam G. Fehrsen, Jannie F. Hugo
 
Vol 50, No 4 (2008): July/August Awareness and perceptions of published osteoporosis clinical guidelines — a survey of primary care practitioners in the Cape Town metropolitan area Abstract   PDF
David Mckechnie, Michael K. Pather
 
Vol 50, No 4 (2008): July/August Multidisciplinary training of undergraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences: Hypertension as a case study Abstract   PDF
Hanneke Dippenaar, Lorraine Grobler, Gina Joubert
 
Vol 50, No 4 (2008): July/August Risk factors precipitating exacerbations in adult asthma patients presenting at Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria Abstract   PDF
Maria M. Geyser, Paul Rheeder
 
Vol 50, No 4 (2008): July/August Evaluation of breast cancer awareness among women presenting with newly diagnosed breast disease at Universitas Hospital (Bloemfontein, South Africa) Abstract   PDF
Puleng R. Matatiele, W.M.J. van den Heever
 
Vol 50, No 4 (2008): July/August Missed opportunities for cervical screening at Worcester Hospital and Worcester Community Health Centre, Worcester, South Africa Abstract   PDF
Daniel S. Mphatsoe, Michael K. Pather
 
Vol 50, No 3 (2008): May/June Teledermatology by videoconference: Experience of a pilot project Abstract   PDF
Maurice Mars, Ncosa Dlova
 
Vol 50, No 3 (2008): May/June Audit of antenatal care in a rural district of KZN, South Africa Abstract   PDF
Monjurul Hoque, Ehsanul Hoque, Suriya Kader
 
Vol 50, No 3 (2008): May/June Characteristics of acute poisoning at two referral hospitals in Francistown and Gaborone Abstract   PDF
Ntambwe Malangu
 
Vol 50, No 3 (2008): May/June Subjective wellbeing of primary healthcare patients in the Western Cape, South Africa Abstract   PDF
Marieanna C. le Roux, Ashraf Kagee, Marie van der Merwe, Fatima Parker
 
Vol 50, No 3 (2008): May/June Why do patients choose to consult homeopaths? An exploratory study Abstract   PDF
Cleve McIntosh, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo
 
Vol 50, No 2 (2008): March/April Telemedicine a need for ethical and legal guidelines in South Africa Abstract   PDF
Caron L. Jack, Maurice Mars
 
Vol 50, No 2 (2008): March/April Immunisation-related knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Abstract   PDF
Mala A. Mapatano, Patrick K. Kayembe, Astride L. Piripiri, Jean K. Nyandwe
 
Vol 50, No 2 (2008): March/April Factors that influence doctors in the assessment of applicants for disability grant Abstract   PDF
J.M. Tumbo
 
Vol 50, No 2 (2008): March/April The impact of diarrhoea in infants on the quality of life of low-income households Abstract   PDF
Montagu Murray, Marije Versteeg, Jannie Hugo
 
Vol 50, No 2 (2008): March/April Pattern of depression among patients in a Nigerian family practice population Abstract   PDF
Muhammed O. Afolabi, Emmanuel A. Abioye-Kuteyi, Femi O. Fatoye, Ibrahim S. Bello, Abiodun O. Adewuya
 
Vol 50, No 2 (2008): March/April Snuff use and the risk for hypertension among black South African women Abstract   PDF
Olalekan A. Ayo-Yusuf, Olufemi B. Omole
 
Vol 50, No 1 (2008): January/February Knowledge, attitudes and management of alcohol problems in general practice in rural South Africa Abstract   PDF
Karl Peltzer, Supa Pengpid
 
Vol 50, No 1 (2008): January/February Evaluation of Clinical Medicine in the Final Postgraduate Examinations in Family Medicine Abstract   PDF
Hanneke Dippenaar, Wilhelm J. Steinberg
 
Vol 50, No 1 (2008): January/February Clinical features of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) attending the SLE outpatient clinic at Universitas Hospital in Bloemfontein, South Africa Abstract   PDF
Robyn Carey, Shereez Simmons, Megan Malherbe, Johan Jansen van Rensburg, Gina Joubert
 
Vol 50, No 1 (2008): January/February The PRIME model: a management solution in academic medicine Abstract   PDF
Gert J. van Zyl, Maria Nel
 
Vol 50, No 1 (2008): January/February Trends of rape in the Mthatha area, Eastern Cape, South Africa Abstract   PDF
Banwari L. Meel
 
Vol 50, No 1 (2008): January/February The practice of medicine at a district hospital emergency room: Middelburg Hospital, Mpumalanga Province Abstract   PDF
Lushiku Nkombua
 
Vol 50, No 1 (2008): January/February Factors influencing the development of practical skills of interns working in regional hospitals of the Western Cape province of South Africa Abstract   PDF
Joerg Jaschinski, Marietjie R. de Villiers
 
Vol 49, No 10 (2007): November/December An assessment of the level of knowledge about diabetes mellitus among diabetic patients in a primary healthcare setting Abstract   PDF
Lushendran M. Moodley, Viren Rambiritch
 
Vol 49, No 10 (2007): November/December An identification of the risk factors implicated in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus Abstract   PDF
Sowbakiam Mudly, Virendra Rambiritch, Leyla Mayet
 
Vol 48, No 10 (2006) Complications of inflammatory sinusitis in children: institutional review Abstract   PDF
Mashudu Tshifularo, Glen Monama
 
Vol 48, No 10 (2006) Healthcare attendance patterns by pregnant women in Durban, South Africa Abstract   PDF
S. Sibeko, J. Moodley
 
Vol 48, No 10 (2006) Guidelines prescribed by general practitioners to patients with acute low back pain regarding ‘return to work’ Abstract   PDF
Petronella A. Hough, Francois C. Van Rooyen, Elizna Bredenkamp, Kira Brough, Mariska Ferreira, Helene Myburgh, Chantel Snyman, Celia van Niekerk
 
Vol 49, No 10 (2007): November/December Resuscitation debriefing for nurses at the Accident and Emergency Unit of St Dominique's Hospital in East London (South Africa) Abstract   PDF
Stephen Drotske, Pierre J.T. de Viliers
 
Vol 49, No 10 (2007): November/December Pattern of injuries suffered by patients treated for alleged assault at Witbank General Hospital, Mpumalanga Abstract   PDF
Lushiku Nkombua
 
Vol 48, No 10 (2006) Building consensus on clinical procedural skills for South African family medicine training using the Delphi technique Abstract   PDF
Bob Mash, Ian Couper, Jannie Hugo
 
Vol 49, No 9 (2007): October Noodlottige kindermishandeling: 'n literatuuroorsig en die profiel in die Suid-Vrystaat (1995–2003) Abstract   PDF
Geon Kotze, Ingeborg Jäger, Lucille van Schalkwyk, Gina J Joubert
 
Vol 49, No 9 (2007): October Non-compliance with treatment by epileptic patients at George Provincial Hospital Abstract   PDF
S.R. Krause, Francios C. van Rooyen, M.V.J. van Vuuren, Louis Jenkins
 
Vol 49, No 9 (2007): October Management of erectile dysfunction: perceptions and practices of Nigerian primary care clinicians Abstract   PDF
Adekunle J. Ariba, Olufemi T. Oladapo, Christianah A. Iyaniwura, Olukayode A. Dada
 
Vol 49, No 9 (2007): October Variables influencing delay in antenatal clinic attendance among teenagers in Lesotho Abstract   PDF
Semakaleng H. Phafoli, Elsie J. van Aswegen, Ursula U. Alberts
 
Vol 49, No 8 (2007): September Factors influencing immunisation coverage among children under five years of age in Khartoum State, Sudan Abstract   PDF
A.H. Ibnouf, Bart van den Borne, Hans Maarse
 
Vol 49, No 8 (2007): September Screening for diabetes mellitus in a Nigerian family practice population Abstract   PDF
Olanrewaju O. Oyegbade, Akintunde E. Abioye-Kuteyi, Babatope A. Kolawole, Ikechi T. Ezeoma, Ibrahim S. Bello
 
Vol 49, No 8 (2007): September Role of gastroscopy in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) Abstract   PDF
Aisha B. Suleman, V. Rambiritch
 
Vol 49, No 7 (2007): August Nosocomial infections in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected children hospitalised for tuberculosis Abstract   PDF
Ann Robinson, Etienne D. Nel, Peter R. Donald, Hendrik S. Schaaf
 
Vol 49, No 7 (2007): August The role of educational strategies to reverse the inverse performance spiral in academically-isolated rural hospitals Abstract   PDF
Ben J. Marais, Marietjie de Viliers, Jenni Kruger, Hoffie Conradie, Louis Jenkins, Helmuth Reuter
 
Vol 49, No 7 (2007): August A comparison of clinical communication skills between two groups of final-year medical students with different levels of communication skills training Abstract   PDF
Marietjie R. de Villiers, Martie van Heusden
 
Vol 49, No 6 (2007): July Involuntary admission of psychiatric patients in the Northern Cape Province and the accuracy of the initial psychiatric assessment done by referring general practitioners Abstract   PDF
Talat Habib, Francois C. van Rooyen, L.A. Hiemstra
 
Vol 49, No 6 (2007): July Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy in the Uthungulu health district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Abstract   PDF
Monjurul Hoque, Suriya B. Kader, Ehsanul Hoque
 
Vol 49, No 6 (2007): July Effect of the use of insecticide-treated bed nets on birth outcomes among Primigravidae in a periurban slum settlement in South-East Nigeria Abstract   PDF
Paul C. Igwe, Olufunke M. Ebuehi, Victor A. Inem
 
Vol 49, No 5 (2007): June Good short-term outcomes of kangaroo mother care in infants with a low birth weight in a rural South African hospital Abstract   PDF
A.N. Rodriguez, M. Nel, H. Dippenaar, E.A.M. Prinsloo
 
Vol 49, No 5 (2007): June Analysis of impact of HIV/AIDS on deaths certified at Mosvold Hospital, Ingwavuma, Northern KwaZulu-Natal from 2003 to 200 Abstract   PDF
C.H. Vaughan Williams
 
Vol 49, No 5 (2007): June An evaluation of postprandial glucose excursions in type 2 diabetic mellitus subjects on Monotard® HM (ge) versus Humulin N® or Humulin L® insulin, each in combination with metformin Abstract   PDF
Nirasha Singh, V. Rambiritch, L. Mayet
 
Vol 49, No 4 (2007): May Knowledge of and attitude towards pain relief during labour of women attending the antenatal clinic of Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, South Africa Abstract   PDF
J.M. Mugambe, M. Nel, L.A. Hiemstra, W.J. Steinberg
 
Vol 49, No 4 (2007): May Pretoria medical students' perspectives on the assessable attributes of professionalism Abstract   PDF
Marietjie van Rooyen, Ina Treadwell
 
Vol 49, No 4 (2007): May Die toepaslikheid van pasiëntbesoeke aan ‘n noodgevalle-afdeling Abstract   PDF
L. le Roux, M. Nel, M.V.J. van Vuuren, W.J. Rabie
 
Vol 49, No 4 (2007): May Family practitioners' perceptions of, knowledge about and use of peak flow meters in the Lenasia, Lenasia South and Soweto Community Health Clinics Abstract   PDF
Bhadrish K. Vallabh, Dhamend Lutchman, David Rees
 
Vol 49, No 3 (2007): April Occupational exposure to bloodborne viruses amongst medical practitioners in Bloemfontein, South Africa Abstract   PDF
H.C. de Villiers, M. Nel, E.A.M. Prinsloo
 
Vol 49, No 3 (2007): April Emergency care provision for, and psychological distress in, survivors of domestic violence Abstract   PDF
Kate Joyner, Lennette Theunissen, Liezel de Villiers, Sharain Suliman, Timothy Hardcastle, Soraya Seedat
 
Vol 49, No 2 (2007): March The profile of the overdose patient presenting at Paarl Hospital Emergency Department Abstract   PDF
Chrisme Laubscher, Elizabeth E.M. van Rooyen
 
Vol 49, No 2 (2007): March Medical students' attitudes towards the primary healthcare approach — what are they and how do they change? Abstract   PDF
Catherine E. Draper, Graham Louw
 
Vol 49, No 2 (2007): March Seroprevalence of HIV and frequencies of haemoglobin genotypes, ABO and Rh blood groups, among premarital couples in Port Harcourt, Nigeria Abstract   PDF
Zaccheaus A. Jeremiah, Imoh A. Okon, Theresa A. Jeremiah
 
Vol 49, No 2 (2007): March Profile of the geriatric patient hospitalised at Universitas Hospital, South Africa Abstract   PDF
Anna M. van Staden, Dirk J.V. Weich
 
Vol 49, No 1 (2007): January/February The substitution of Phentolamine with an equal amount of Chlopromazine as an alpha-blocker in vasoactive cocktails used for intracavernous injection therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction Abstract   PDF
Reinhard A. Uebel, Abraham Schmidt
 
Vol 49, No 1 (2007): January/February The use of the Road to Health Card in monitoring child health Abstract   PDF
C. Tarwa, F.P.R. de Villiers
 
Vol 49, No 1 (2007): January/February Drug utilization patterns in Zabljak municipality, Serbia and Montenegro Abstract   PDF
Sipcic Miodrag, Snezana V. Jankovic, Slobodan M. Jankovic
 
Vol 49, No 1 (2007): January/February Challenges to creating primary care teams in a public sector health centre: a co-operative inquiry Abstract   PDF
Bob Mash, Pat Mayers, Hoffie Conradie, Abraham Orayn, Marjan Kuiper, Joey Marais, Bennie Cornelissen, Shaamelah Titus
 
Vol 48, No 9 (2006) The smoking habits, attitudes towards smoking and knowledge regarding anti-smoking legislation of students in institutions of higher learning in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa Abstract   PDF
A.A. Awotedu, E.R. Jordaan, O.Z.B. Ndukwana, N.O. Fipaza, K.O. Awotedu, J. Martinez, H. Foyaca-Sibat, M.K. Mashiyi
 
Vol 48, No 9 (2006) Guidelines for kangaroo care in district hospitals and primary healthcare maternity sections in the Free State Abstract   PDF
Hanneke Dippenaar, Gina Joubert, Maryn E. Brussow
 
Vol 48, No 9 (2006) A qualitative study of the reasons why PTB patients at clinics in the Wellington area stop their treatment Abstract   PDF
Georg H. Portwig, Ian Couper
 
Vol 48, No 9 (2006) A comparison of cervical smear adequacy using either the cytobrush or the Ayre spatula: a practice audit Abstract   PDF
Don O'Mahony, Lech Banach, Ehi U. Igumbor
 
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