Impact Factor
2.94
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.17
167 total citations
h5-index
18
h5 depth signal
Cited share
62.7%
52 of 83
Total citations
167
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.37
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.2%
2 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
South Africa
303
Namibia
16
United Kingdom
4
Malawi
4
Botswana
3
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
190
Healthcare Policy
123
Obstetrics/Gynecology
86
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
56
Psychiatry
52
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,653
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
83
52 cited publications
Last 12 months
37
18.5 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
37 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
South Africa
303 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
190 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 January 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, June 1978-
v1n1, June 1978-
Active Coverage
v1n1,June 1978-v21n2, June 1998
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Patient Care
Healthcare Policy
HIV
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
South African Nursing Association
Broad Categories
Nursing
Patient Care
Healthcare Policy
HIV
Psychiatry
Obstetrics/Gynecology
MeSH Descriptors
Nursing
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2809
Open DOI
Clinical characteristics, environmental factors and quality of life of children with atopic dermatitis: A single-centre cross-sectional study from South Africa
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting children worldwide. Limited research exists on AD in rural settings. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics, environm...
02
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2907
Open DOI
Challenges experienced by newly graduated professional nurses during transition to clinical practice in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: The transition from nursing education to professional practice is a vulnerable period for newly graduated professional nurses. Despite completing accredited programmes, many face challenges transitioning into clinical practic...
03
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2848
Open DOI
Demographic determinants of breast self-examination among adult females in Botswana
Background: Breast cancer is a major public health problem in Botswana, with an age-adjusted incidence of 20 per 100 000 females in 2020. It is the second most common female cancer. Between 72% and 90% of patients present with advanced s...
04
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2811
Open DOI
Knowledge of breast cancer, risk factors and symptoms among males and females in Botswana
Background: Breast cancer is a major cause of death among African females, often diagnosed late due to limited knowledge about the disease. In Botswana, where late-stage presentation is common, there is limited information on the knowled...
05
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2884
Open DOI
Professional nurses’ readiness for lifelong learning in Gauteng public healthcare: The motivation-barrier paradox
Background: In South African public healthcare, continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for maintaining nursing competence; however, participation rates remain suboptimal despite regulatory mandates. Objectives: This study...
06
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2866
Open DOI
Promoting supportive strategies to enable nursing students to manage anxiety during their training
Background: Anxiety is highly prevalent among nursing students, even in normal circumstances. This is because of the demanding academic workload, which includes both theoretical and work-integrated learning, as well as caring for ill pat...
07
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2843
Open DOI
Prevalence and predictors of primary and secondary infertility in Namibia: A retrospective analysis of clinical records
Background: Infertility is a public health concern affecting many individuals globally. It is defined as the inability to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of uninterrupted and unprotected sexual intercourse and affects both ma...
08
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2875
Open DOI
Nursing students’ perceptions and experiences of student–lecturer evaluation as a strategy for improving teaching and learning at the University of Namibia
Background: In higher education, the student–lecturer evaluation (SLE) system is a critical mechanism for enhancing teaching quality and fostering student-centred learning. Despite its importance, limited research exists in Namibia on st...
09
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2852
Open DOI
Being an adolescent and living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative inquiry
Background: Globally, adolescents experience peer pressure, drug and substance abuse and unemployment. In addition, other adolescents are living with chronic conditions such as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which seems to have a negat...
10
DOI 10.4102/curationis.v49i1.2838
Open DOI
Lived experiences of LGBTQI+ persons when accessing primary healthcare facilities in Gauteng, South Africa: An interpretative phenomenological inquiry
Background: Access to dignified healthcare services is regarded as a human right; however, individuals identified as LGBTQI+ persons still appear to be humiliated and uncared for when accessing primary healthcare facilities. Objectives: ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Print issues ceased with v. 33, no. 3 (2010).
Vol. 33 no. 4 (2010) not published.
Also issued online.
Articles in Afrikaans or English.