WebLog Journal of Family Medicine

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on families by intersecting with health, economic, social, and institutional factors, while mass vaccination campaigns have added new dimensions of uncertainty, trust, decision-making, and negotiation. This article focuses on conceptual and empirical links between post-COVID-19 vaccination contexts and family stability, and divorce rates. By synthesizing multi-disciplinary literature on family studies, public health, sociology, and demography, this…

Background: Sub-Saharan Africa continues to shoulder a disproportionate burden of vaccine preventable diseases, yet the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted routine immunization programs across the region, creating immunity deficits that threaten to reverse decades of progress and amplify cross-border health risks for international travelers.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis, guided by the PRISMA protocol, synthesized evidence on mortality…

The financial hurdles are still very much there and represent a big hurdle to access to health care in Nigeria. The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), originally the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), was created to offer financial risk protection to enhance access to quality healthcare. While there has been an increase in enrolment of the formal sector personnel, little is known about the use and satisfaction with NHIA services by civil servants in the mission operated health…

Objective: To determine the association between family support and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) enrolled in the DiabetIMSS program at a Family Medicine Unit (FMU) in Zacatecas, Mexico.

Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted. A total of 170 patients with T2DM from FMU No. 4 of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) in Guadalupe, Zacatecas, were included. The…

Objectives: To synthesise current evidence on the role of probiotics in maintaining gut health, with a particular focus on their use during and after antibiotic therapy. This review aims to provide general and family medicine clinicians with a balanced, evidence‑based overview of probiotic efficacy, limitations, and practical considerations for patient care.

Design: Narrative review of contemporary literature, including mechanistic studies,…

The concept of digital twins is rapidly entering healthcare as a novel way to improve medical decision-making and patient care. In this context, a digital twin is defined as a computer-based model that acts as a virtual counterpart of a person, organ, or physiological process. Unlike traditional static records, digital twins are continuously updated with information from multiple sources, including health records, imaging studies, wearable sensors, and genetic data. Creating such a system…

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral condition that poses significant challenges for parents and families. While conventional approaches attribute ODD to genetic predispositions, neurobiological factors, and adverse life experiences, this study introduces a spiritual dimension grounded in Buddhist teachings. By analyzing seven specific cases, it examines the role of karmic influences and spirit attachment in the manifestation of ODD symptoms. The findings suggest that…