Referral to an Electronic Screening and Brief Alcohol Intervention in Primary Health Care in Sweden: Impact of Staff Referral to the Computer by Preben Bendtsen, Diana Stark Ekman, AnneLie Johansson, Siw Carlfjord, Agneta Andersson, Matti Leijon, Kjell Johansson, Per Nilsen

“…The aim of this paper was to evaluate whether primary health care staff's referral of patients to perform an electronic screening and brief intervention (e-SBI) for alcohol use had a greater impact on change in alcohol consumption after 3 month, compared to patients who performed the test on their own initiative. …”
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The impact of primary health care on AIDS incidence and mortality: A cohort study of 3.4 million Brazilians. by Priscila F P S Pinto, James Macinko, Andréa F Silva, Iracema Lua, Gabriela Jesus, Laio Magno, Carlos A S Teles Santos, Maria Yury Ichihara, Mauricio L Barreto, Corrina Moucheraud, Luis E Souza, Inês Dourado, Davide Rasella

“…<h4>Background</h4>Primary Health Care (PHC) is essential for effective, efficient, and more equitable health systems for all people, including those living with HIV/AIDS. …”
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Political factors and arrangements influencing primary health care financing and resource allocation: A scoping review protocol. by Henrique Sant'Anna Dias, Adelyne Maria Mendes Pereira, Elisabete de Fátima Polo de Almeida Nunes, Caroline Pagani Martins, Marcela Castilho, Fernanda de Freitas Mendonça, Luciana Dias de Lima

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Primary health care is a key element in the structuring and coordination of health systems, contributing to overall coverage and performance. …”
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Quality circles for quality improvement in primary health care: Their origins, spread, effectiveness and lacunae- A scoping review. by Adrian Rohrbasser, Janet Harris, Sharon Mickan, Kali Tal, Geoff Wong

“…There is debate over their effectiveness in primary health care, especially over their potential to change practitioners' behaviour. …”
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Networks of care for optimizing Primary Health Care Service Delivery in Ethiopia: Enhancing relational linkages and care coordination. by Gizachew Tadele Tiruneh, Nebreed Fesseha, Temesgen Ayehu, Tamar Chitashvili, Mesele Damte Argaw, Biruhtesfa Bekele Shiferaw, Mikias Teferi, Agumasie Semahegn, Biruk Bogale, Yibeltal Kifle, Hillina Tadesse, Chala Tesfaye, Dessalew Emaway

“…This has fostered trust, improved care coordination, optimized primary health care performance, and increased health service utilization within woreda health systems. …”
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of insomnia among adults attending primary health care settings in the Kingdom of Bahrain by Noor A. Juma, Diana S. Alshehabi, Fatema S. Ali, Tahera H. Baqer, Zahra A. Alherz, Naeema Budhaish, Basma Alsaffar

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a primary health care center with 400 adult participants in Bahrain. …”
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Decentralization and Primary Health Care Service delivery in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality by Julius, Kisembo

Subjects: “…Decentralization, Primary Health Care, Service delivery, Local Governments…”
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The capacity and training needs of primary health care workers in Nyeri and Nakuru counties of Kenya: a cross-sectional study by Josphat Martin Muchangi, Kioko Kithuki, Sarah Jebet Kosgei, Mary Mathenge, Deborah Kioko, Bryson Sifuma, Billian Sawenja, Samuel Kamau

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Cardiovascular Risk Assessment among Adults in Primary Health Care Settings in Sulaimani Using WHO Risk Prediction Charts by Vian Najim Edeen, Zhian Salah Ramzi

Subjects: “…World Health Organization/International Society of Hypertension (WHO/ISH) risk chart, Cardiovascular risk assessment, Primary health care centers, Sulaimani City.…”
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Adolescent and young adult-friendly primary health care services in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Retno Asti Werdhani, Dessie Wanda, Husain Muhammad Fajar Surasno, Mariska Anindhita, Vican Sefiany Koloi, Fitriana Murriya Ekawati, Indah Suci Widyahening, Lena A. Sanci

“…Conclusion The friendly primary health care services model in LMICs should pay attention to health facilities, literacy, and environmental support. …”
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Footcare knowledge and practice among diabetic patients attending primary health care centers in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia by Gasem Darraj, Mohammed Somaili, Samy Shaban, Mohammed Jahlan, Abdulaziz Darraj, Banan Ahmed, Gasem Mojamamy, Mohammed Darraj, Hesham Dahlan, Ahmad Alqassim

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Preparedness for and impact of COVID-19 on primary health care delivery in urban and rural Malawi: a mixed methods study by Tracy Morse, Kondwani Chidziwisano, Gift Kawalazira, Mackwellings Maganizo Phiri, Eleanor Elizabeth MacPherson, Mindy Panulo, Khumbo Kalua, Chawanangwa Mahebere Chirambo, Zaziwe Gundah, Penjani Chunda

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Editorial: The increasing relevance of traditional medicine systems for the primary health care sector and general practice: global research perspectives by Christian S. Kessler, Christian S. Kessler, Pathirage Kamal Perera, Rammanohar Puthiyedath, Anand Dhruva, Anand Dhruva

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Dynamics of Covid-19 Vaccine-Hesitancy among Primary Health Care Workers in an Urban City in India: An Exploratory Study by S. Sana Ali, Gowri Iyer, Hemant Mahajan, Nanda Kishore Kannuri

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Impact of Order Restrictions on Hemoglobin A1c Requests at Primary Health Care Centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Alakeely M, Masud N, Bin Saleh F, Alghassab R, AlFagih N, Alkathiri MA, Albakri S

“…Box 123194, Riyadh, 11741, Saudi Arabia, Email Mahaakeely@gmail.comPurpose: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of policy intervention on the physician ordering of HbA1c for the patients seen at the primary health care center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Methods: The study included patients over the age of 18 for whom HbA1c tests were ordered before and after the policy restrictions were implemented at the three main Primary Health Care Centers under the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) in Riyadh, between October 2020 and August 2023. …”
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Community engagement initiatives in primary health care to achieve universal health coverage: A realist synthesis of scoping review. by Daniel Erku, Resham Khatri, Aklilu Endalamaw, Eskinder Wolka, Frehiwot Nigatu, Anteneh Zewdie, Yibeltal Assefa

“…<h4>Background</h4>Community engagement (CE) is an essential component in a primary health care (PHC) and there have been growing calls for service providers to seek greater CE in the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of PHC services. …”
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Education of nurses in Rural Primary Health Cares to Improve Vital Care of Newborns: A Community-Based Research in Nigeria. by Eze, Nkiru Clementina, Elusoji, Christiana I., Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Emeh, Augusta Nkechi, Nwafor, Amuchechukwu Veronica, Obi, Ihuoma A., Onyeabor, Juliana Odinakachukwu, Ohanme, Eugene Ohams

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Education of Nurses in Rural Primary Health Cares to Improve Vital Care of Newborns: A Community-Based Research in Nigeria. by Clementina, Nkiru Eze, Christiana, Elusoji I., Christiana, Nkiru Okafor, Augusta, Nkechi Emeh, Amuchechukwu, Veronica Nwafor, Ihuoma, Obi A., Odinakachukwu, Onyeabor Juliana, Ohams, Ohanme Eugene

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Analysis of the structure of patients visits to the city polyclinic by Z. Kh. Agamov

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Application of hypertension clinical guidelines among family medicine doctors in primary health care centers in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia by Abdulaziz Alhussain, Tarek El Said, Abdulmajeed Aloraini, Abdulelah Alhussain, Turki B. Alqahtani, Mostafa Kofi

“…Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, application, and determinants of adherence to hypertension CPGs among primary care physicians working in Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC) and its affiliated primary health care centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive sample of 211 primary care physicians was enrolled, and data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire covering demographic characteristics, adherence to hypertension CPGs, and barriers to guideline application. …”
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