Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Primary health care

  1. Primary dysmenorrhea is common among women in sub-Saharan Africa
    Meta-analysis of 65 studies shows primary dysmenorrhea affects 73% of Sub-Saharan African women, with family history and irregular cycles as key risk factors.
  2. Students reported mixed satisfaction in primary care training units
    Study analyzing satisfaction among final-semester medical students in primary health care units during mandatory community service in Mexico, identifying deficiencies in safety and infrastructure.
  3. Collaborative scaling of mental health screening showed promise
    Examination of integrated primary mental health screening scale-up in South Africa using co-development and continuous quality improvement to build mid-level management capacity.