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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. View our Editorial Team.

 

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Original Research

 
Factors associated with medication adherence among hypertensive patients in Namibia  
Daniel O. Ashipala, Medusalem H. Joel, Abraham V. Nghikevali, Anton Victorinu
13 March 2026

Original Research

 
Comparison of treatment outcomes of adolescents on HIV treatment before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Cape Town, South Africa: A retrospective cohort study  
Nazreen Khan, Brian van Wyk, Talitha Crowley
13 March 2026

Original Research

 
Workplace incivility experienced by foreign national nurses in a Saudi Arabian hospital  
Livhuwani S.P. Lavhengwa, Nellie Naranjee, Krishnavellie Chetty
11 March 2026

Original Research

 
Caught between rights and realities: Nurses’ challenges with upholding patients’ rights in selected health facilities of South Africa  
Adolphina M. Thema, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi, Ndivhaleni R. Lavhelani, Sinethemba Nyandeni, Maurine R. Musie
06 March 2026

Original Research

 
Exploring occupational therapy interventions in homeless settings in Tshwane  
Sarah Ainsworth, Helga E. Lister, Michelle N.S. Janse van Rensburg
05 March 2026

Original Research

 
Clinical pharmacists and drug-related problem management in a South African hospital  
Mukonazwothe J. Luvhimbi, Phumzile Skosana, Nkhensani Shirindza, Elmien Bronkhorst
26 February 2026

Original Research

 
Assessing the knowledge, practices and collaborative readiness of community pharmacists’ management of progressive joint disorders in South Africa  
Tumelo Modau, Demitri Constantinou, Ané Orchard
23 February 2026

Original Research

 
Enhancing professional nurses’ preparedness and collaborative practices in managing gender-based violence: Insights from selected South African university campus health clinics  
Siphesihle D. Hlophe, Vasanthrie Naidoo, Nellie Naranjee
19 February 2026

Review Article

 
Nurses’ perceptions of family-centred care in neonatal intensive care units: Rapid qualitative evidence synthesis of studies in low- and middle-income countries  
Clara Wepener, Elrietha Olivier, Berna Gerber
11 February 2026

Original Research

 
From external rewards to intrinsic drive: A self-determination theory analysis of paramedic motivations for postgraduate education  
Naseef Abdullah, Patricia McInerney, Simpiwe Sobuwa
03 February 2026
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: 'Health SA Gesondheid - Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences’ announces its new editorial leadership

 
We want to thank Agnes Makhene for her hard work and dedication in making a notable impact on the success of this scholarly publication. Congratulations to Zelda Janse van Rensburg on assuming the position of Editor-in-Chief. We look forward to her support and expert advice. To view the updated editorial board, please follow this link: Editorial Board  
Posted: 2026-01-09

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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