General practice and primary care encompass the frontline healthcare services that provide accessible, continuous, and comprehensive care to individuals and communities, often serving as the first point of contact within health systems. Research published in Public Health International on this topic addresses critic…
General practice and primary care encompass the frontline healthcare services that provide accessible, continuous, and comprehensive care to individuals and communities, often serving as the first point of contact within health systems. Research published in Public Health International on this topic addresses critical dimensions of primary care delivery across diverse global settings, including knowledge and practices of healthcare workers and community health workers regarding infection prevention and disease management, patient understanding of cardiovascular disease risk factors, and barriers to implementing maternal and child health services. Studies examine the prevalence and management of common conditions such as childhood diarrhea and unintentional injuries among preschool children, alongside caregiver knowledge of early intervention. The journal also features investigations into health system quality improvement strategies in private healthcare facilities, the role of mobile communication technologies in enhancing antenatal care utilization, and organizational challenges such as healthcare worker burnout and its safety implications. Additional work explores public health initiatives including tobacco control policy development. This research matters because effective primary care systems are essential for disease prevention, early detection, and management of health conditions, particularly in resource-limited settings where strengthening frontline services can significantly improve population health outcomes.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 83 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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