Primary Care
Overview
Primary Care is a reputable peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the essential aspects of primary healthcare. It publishes high-quality research articles, reviews, and case studies, covering a wide range of topics including preventive medicine, family medicine, community health, and patient-centered care. With its emphasis on evidence-based practice and innovative approaches, Primary Care serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers in improving primary care delivery and patient outcomes.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Prim Care
Start
1974
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
0095-4543
e-ISSN
1558-299X
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialties
General Medicine
Public Health
Public Health
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 6235
59
SJR / Ranks: 7501
601
CiteScore / Ranks: 6878
3.90
JIF / Ranks: 5372
1.9
Recent Articles
11.
Goodfred J, Simon L, Azam A
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):157-170.
PMID: 39939086
Temporomandibular junction disorders (TMD) are a common problem for patients presenting to the primary care office. Symptoms may be acute or chronic. Patients may report a variety of complaints such...
12.
Pokhrel P, Hall R, Pendergrass M, Kaur J
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):15-25.
PMID: 39939085
The term vestibular disorder (VD) means the condition is related to vestibular structure (peripheral and central) or its mechanism. On the other hand, vestibular symptoms or dysfunctions are broader terminologies...
13.
Kudrimoti A, Kudrimoti M
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):139-155.
PMID: 39939084
Head and neck cancers are heterogenous cancers with rising incidence of treatable/curative cancers. They are treated comprehensively by multidisciplinary teams. Survivors of head and neck cancers often deal with the...
14.
Pendergraph B, Cheng J, Alvarez C, Singh S
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):123-137.
PMID: 39939083
Vocal cord disorders present with a variety of symptoms including dysphonia, respiratory symptoms, and stridor. When evaluating symptoms, a complete history and through head, neck, and neurologic examinations are necessary....
15.
Dalrymple S, Row J, Gazewood J
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):111-121.
PMID: 39939082
Bell's palsy is acute weakness of the facial muscles associated with compression of cranial nerve VII. The annual incidence is 20 to 30 per 100,000. Diagnosis is based on a...
16.
Bustamante J, Tran T, Rodriguez C
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):1-14.
PMID: 39939081
Otitis media and otitis externa are common ear conditions affecting individuals of all ages. Symptoms can range from mild to severe ear pain. These conditions result from infections, immune responses,...
17.
Forke C, Ellenbogen R, Thompson K
Prim Care
. 2024 Oct;
51(4):703-713.
PMID: 39448104
Adolescent relationship violence (ARV) is associated with a host of negative health outcomes that can impact individuals across the lifespan. This second article in a two-part series provides clinical context...
18.
Forke C, Ellenbogen R, Thompson K
Prim Care
. 2024 Oct;
51(4):689-701.
PMID: 39448103
Adolescent relationship violence (ARV) is the use of coercive, controlling, and violent behavior within romantic adolescent relationships. It presents with patterned behaviors that occur in a cyclic fashion. ARV is...
19.
Ho T, Ricklefs C
Prim Care
. 2024 Oct;
51(4):675-688.
PMID: 39448102
Primary care providers have a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and other identities not encompassed (LGBTQIA+) adolescents. Providers should be familiar...
20.
Fredrickson E
Prim Care
. 2024 Oct;
51(4):661-673.
PMID: 39448101
Adolescence is a natural time for sexual exploration; developmentally-appropriate sexual education is essential to promote healthy behaviors and prevent long-term morbidity. Adolescents may confide in their primary care clinicians, who...