Health SA Gesondheid - Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences is an open access, peer-reviewed interdisciplinary and interprofessional scholarly journal that aims to promote communication, collaboration and teamwork between professions and disciplines within the health sciences to address problems that cross and affect disciplinary boundaries.

The journal publishes original articles on issues related to public health, including implications for practical applications and service delivery that are of concern and relevance to Africa and other developing countries. It facilitates the gathering and critical testing of insights and viewpoints on knowledge from different disciplines involved in health service delivery.

The journal offers the breadth of outlook required to promote health science education, research and professional practice.

The journal with its interdisciplinary scope attracts interest from a wide audience of scientists and health professionals working in the areas of health care management, health care economics, policy making, nursing, psychology, sociology, ethics and education.

Unique features distinguishing this journal


The journal has a strong regional focus (South Africa) with abstracts published in English. It offers a nurturing environment for young and novice researchers to showcase their work whilst upholding the standards of health science education, research and professional practice.

 

The journal explores issues and posits solutions to current challenges existing in health care from an interdisciplinary perspective within Africa and other developing countries, including but not limited to:

  • improvement of health safety and service delivery
  • management and measurement of health services
  • evaluation and assessment of health care needs
  • prevention of ill health and health-affecting behaviours
  • promotion of healthy lifestyles
  • health security, economics, policy and regulations.
Other websites associated with this journal: https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/index

Published: 2025-01-15










A Delphi study on the management of female infertility by homeopaths in South Africa

Robyn Anderson, Janice Pellow, Tebogo Tsele-Tebakang, Elizabeth Solomon




Epidemiological pattern of rape cases managed at a regional hospital in South Africa

Chika K. Egenasi, Mathew A. Benedict, Anthonio O. Adefuye, Lynda U. Madu



Healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on smoking cessation intervention in the Northern Cape

Lizwe C. Muza, Chika K. Egenasi, Wilhelm J. Steinberg, Mathew O. Benedict, Talat Habib, Ferdinand Mampuya, Cornel van Rooyen









COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A survey of unvaccinated adults

Tanuja N. Gengiah, Donavan C. Naidoo, Nomcebo Maduma, Saien Govender, Sherishka Dhindayal, Lara Lewis




The dhikr and the mental health of the elderly in Aceh, Indonesia

Sufyan Anwar, Siti M.F. Siregar, Teuku Alamsyah, Marniati Marniati, Khairunnas Khairunnas




Facilitation of the mental health of adolescents abusing substances: A concept analysis

Tinyiko N. Rikhotso, Mary Maluleke, Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa, Thingahangwi C. Masutha, Mphedziseni E. Rangwaneni

Patient aggression experienced by professional nurses in acute psychiatric ward: South Africa

Tshinanne G. Thandavhathu, Mary Maluleke, Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa, Mphedziseni E. Rangwaneni, Thingahangwi C. Masutha, Ndivhaleni R. Lavhelani, Duppy Manyuma, Langanani C. Makhado, Takalani E. Thabathe, Lufuno M. Kharivhe, Vusiwana P. Letlalo, Mulatedzi P. Mulaudzi

































Factors influencing implementation of simulation in nursing and midwifery training in Malawi

Gertrude Mwalabu, Annie Msosa, Ingrid Tjoflåt, Christina F. Risa, Patrick Mapulanga, Bodil Bø, Kristin H. Urstad, Masauko Msiska


Community perceived barriers to uptake of health services among men at Sedibeng district in South Africa

Ndumiso Tshuma, Daniel N. Elakpa, Clinton Moyo, Tshepo M. Ndhlovu, Mathildah M. Mokgatle, Sangiwe Moyo, Sehlule Moyo, Martha Chadyiwa, Mandeep K. Kochar, Mokgadi Malahlela, Takalani G. Tshitangano, David D. Mphuthi











Anaemia at mid-pregnancy is associated with prehypertension in late pregnancy among urban women

Caylin Goodchild, Elizabeth A. Symington, Jeannine Baumgartner, Lizelle Zandberg, Amy J. Wise, Cornelius M. Smuts, Linda Malan







Communication of health messages using theatre: Appreciative inquiry from Ubuntu theatre group

Gopolang Gause, Rachel T. Lebese, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi, Molekodi J. Matsipane, Seepaneng S. Moloko-Phiri, Shonisani Tshivhase



The use and ethics of dental photography and social media at an oral healthcare training centre in South Africa

Faheema Kimmie-Dhansay-Dhansay, Nicoline Potgieter, Nanayaa Mprah, Lindeka Msane, Shaza Mowzer, Azraa Mowzer, Nosipho Mthupha, Tamiya Safodien, Mirriam Sindani, Jade Smith, Olwethu Solombela, Zahraa Suliman



Blended learning: Exploring nurse educators’ perspectives

Daniel O. Ashipala, Emmanuel M. Sapalo, Peneyambeko I. Shikulo

Strengthening the planning and design of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations

Thandolwakhe Nyangeni, Wilma ten Ham-Baloyi, Dalena R.M. van Rooyen






Nutrition knowledge and practice of midwives in Botswana

Anastacia Masesane, Thembekile Dhlamini, Maria Nnyepi, Xikombiso Mbhenyane






Challenges experienced by nurses in implementing Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services in clinics of the Limpopo province

Anna M. Malahlela, Livhuwani Muthelo, Masenyani O. Mbombi, Tshepo A. Ntho, Thabo A. Phukubye, Peaceful N. Ntshayintshayi, Tendani A. Ramalata














Identifying legitimate websites selling medicines in South Africa

Divishka Balraj, Nomvelo Mntambo, Kuyabonelelwa M. Lembede, Menelisi Madikane, Della-Reece Daniel, Deanne Johnston


The experiences of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids in the Kingdom of Eswatini

Vuyisile J. Ginindza, Fortunate S. Shabalala, Bonisile S. Nsibandze, Makandwe Nyirenda, Themba G. Ginindza








Lived experiences of patients with epidermolysis bullosa: A rare genetic skin disease

Antoinette V. Chateau, David Blackbeard, Colleen Aldous, Ncoza Dlova, Cassidy-Mae Shaw





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eISSN: 2071-9736
print ISSN: 1025-9848
 
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