The Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal, aims to publish articles on current nursing and health-related issues. The journal encourages debate, both theoretical and practical, on a wide range of topics that represent a variety of cross-disciplinary interests. It considers innovative qualitative and quantitative research methods and approaches as well as research that support high-level research learning and teaching. The journal is committed to the acceleration and development of capacity among marginalized groups, including those from developing countries, with particular emphasis on Africa.