
Academic Journal
Q2South African Family Practice
About South African Family Practice
South African Family Practice is a scholarly journal published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.375 and H-index of 29.
Coverage: 2000-2026. Research categories: Family Practice (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q3).
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Topics in published research
Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Innovations in Medical Education; Global Health Workforce Issues; Healthcare Policy and Management; HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions; Child and Adolescent Health.
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Bhekithemba R. Cebekhulu, Nombeko Mshunqane, Tshikani L. Khoza
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Nonhlanhla T. Ngwabi, Limkile Mpofu, Bheki T. Magunga
2026-09-11 · DOI: 10.4102/safp.v68i1.6236Perceived consequences of Entrustable Professional Activities implementation on the clinical skills development of Family Medicine registrars: Observations and reflections
Christiaan Visser, John Musonda, Daniël Joubert, Magdelena Petkova et al.
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.4102/safp.v68i1.6349Serial cross-sectional assessment of glycaemic and blood pressure profiles at a KwaZulu-Natal tertiary hospital: A 5-year analysis (2021–2025)
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2026-09-04 · DOI: 10.4102/safp.v68i1.6332Hidradenitis suppurativa in primary care: From early recognition to modern management
Ilana Steenkamp, Leantha Pillay
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Magrietha Swart
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2026-08-27 · DOI: 10.4102/safp.v68i1.6406Maternal and perinatal outcomes after vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery versus second-stage caesarean delivery in a generalist-run rural district hospital: A retrospective cohort study
Andrew G. Wilkins, James D. Porter, John-D K. Lotz, Olukayode Adeleke et al.
2026-08-25 · DOI: 10.4102/safp.v68i1.6304Exploring the experiences of adolescent primigravidae during their first antenatal care visit in Gauteng Province
Mpho Mdakane, Xolani Dlamini, Tshiamo N. Ramalepa
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Aifheli Rangolo, Takalani Rhoda Luhalima, Ndidzulafhi Raliphaswa
2026-07-22 · DOI: 10.4102/safp.v68i1.6241Reviews
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