Browsing by Subject "HIV"

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  • Assessing risk perceptions, condom use, and sexual behaviour of student at Technical Vocational Education and Training colleges in Gauteng and North West Provinces in South Africa 

    Madiba, Sphiwe; Mokgatle, Mathildah (University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2016-11-27)
    University and college students fall within the age range of 15-24 years, the age group which is categorized as vulnerable to high rates of HIV infection and risky sexual practices. However, few studies on risky sexual ...

  • Botswana's HIV response: policies, context, and future directions 

    Ramogola-Masire, Doreen; Poku, Ohemaa; Mazhani, Loeto; Ndwapi, Ndwapi; Misra, Supriya; Arscott-Mills, Tonya; Blank, Lilo; Ho-Foster, Ari; Becker, Timothy D.; Yang, Lawrence (Wiley, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/, 2020-01-17)
    This brief report describes key periods in the history of the national public health response to the HIV epidemic in Botswana. It reveals the context leading to the development of HIV policies presently in place and current ...

  • Case 16-2014: a 46-year-old woman in Botswana with postcoital bleeding 

    Ramogola-Masire, Doreen, M.D.; Russell, Anthony, H., M.D.; Dryden-Peterson, Scott, M.D.; Efstathiou, Jason A. M.D., D.Phil.; Kayembe, Mukendi K.A., M.D; Wilbur, David C., M.D. (Massachusetts Medical Society, https://www.massmed.org/, 2014-03-22)
    In Botswana, limited specialized oncologic services are available in the face of a rising burden of cancer. A collaborative outreach program between doctors at MGH and in Botswana was established in 2011 to build the ...

  • Challenges faced by HIV-infected adolescents in rural areas of Botswana 

    Basuhi, Matlhodi G. (University of Botswna, www.ub.bw, 2015)
    Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s highest HIV incidence, with about 71.4% of HIV infection worldwide in 2013. Botswana has the second highest infection rate in the world and the epidemic has left a large number ...

  • Healthcare providers’ (HCPs) attitude towards older adults with HIV and AIDS in Botswana 

    Ama, Njoku Ola; Shaibu, Sheila; Burnette, Jacqueline Dennis (Academic Journals, www.academic journals.org, 2016)
    This study obtained the views of a random sample of 164 healthcare practitioners on their attitudes to older adults with HIV and AIDS. It shows that although the knowledge of protective measures to avoid HIV infection, ...

  • HIV-related knowledge and practices: a cross-sectional study among adults aged 50 years and above in Botswana 

    Ama, Njoku Ola; Shaibu, Sheila; Burnette, Jacqueline Denise (Cogent OA, www.cogentoa.com/, 2016)
    Older adults in Botswana have been shown to be sexually active and engage in risky sexual activities that make them vulnerable to HIV infection. In order to implement meaningful interventions to address older adults’ HIV ...

  • Metabolic control and determinants among HIV-infected Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending a tertiary llinic in Botswana 

    Rwegerera, Godfrey Mutashambara; Shailemo, Dorothea H.P.; Pina Rivera, Yordanka; Mokgosi, Kathryn O.; Bale, Portia; Oyewo, Taibat Aderonke; Diaz Luis, Bruno; Habte, Dereje; Godman, Brian (Dove Medical Press Ltd, www.dovepress.com, 2021-01-11)
    Purpose: We primarily aimed at determining the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and abnormal individual metabolic control variables in HIV-infected participants as compared to HIV-uninfected participants given current ...

  • Microbiology of urinary tract infections in Gaborone, Botswana 

    Goldfarb, David M.; Renuart, Andrew J.; Mokomane, Margaret; Tawanana, Ephraim O.; Narasimhamurthy, Mohan; Steenhoff, Andrew P.; Silverman, Jonathan A. (Public Library Science, https://phys.org/partners/public-library-of-science/, 2013-03)
    Objective: The microbiology and epidemiology of UTI pathogens are largely unknown in Botswana, a high prevalence HIV setting. Using laboratory data from the largest referral hospital and a private hospital, we describe the ...

  • Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonisation in HIV-infected individuals in Botswana 

    Fischer, Rebecca S.B.; Reid, Michael J.A.; Mannathoko, Naledi; Brown, Eric L.; Steenhoff, Andrew P. (2014-08-20)
    Background: Despite the huge burden of HIV disease, data describing the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage in the setting of HIV infection in southern Africa are sparse. Objective: This cross-sectional ...

  • Trends and determinants of survival for over 200 000 patients on antiretroviral treatment in the Botswana National Program: 2002–2013 

    Kebaabetswe, Poloko; Farahani, Mansour; Price, Natalie; El-Halabi, Shenaaz; Mlaudzi, Naledi; Keapoletswe, Koona; Lebelonyane, Refeletswe; Fetogang, Ernest Benny; Chebani, Tony; Masupe, Tiny; Gabaake, Keba; Auld, Andrew; Nkomazana, Oathokwa; Marlinka, Richard (Lippincott,Williams & Wilkin; https://www.ajj.com/clients/list/lww, 2016-01-28)
    Objectives: To determine the incidence and risk factors of mortality for all HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral treatment at public and private healthcare facilities in the Botswana National HIV/AIDS Treatment ...

  • The use of mobile devices in HIV and AIDS communication: opportunities for Botswana 

    Kebaetse, Masego B.; Phologolo, Thabo (University of Botswana, 2016-12-29)
    Mobile and internet technologies are increasingly becoming an integral part of HIV and AIDS prevention and care across Africa and the world. The high mobile device penetration in Botswana, estimated at about 160%, provides ...

  • Variation in attrition at subnational level: review of the Botswana National HIV/AIDS Treatment (Masa) programme data (2002–2013) 

    Masupe, Tiny; Farahani, Mansour; Price, Natalie; El-Halabi, Shenaaz; Mlaudzi, Naledi; Keapoletswe, Koona; Lebelonyane, Refeletswe; Fetogang, Ernest Benny; Chebani, Tony; Kebaabetswe, Poloko; Gabaake, Keba; Auld, Andrew; Nkomazana, Oathokwa; Marlink, Richard (Wiley, https://www.wiley.com/en-us, 2016-01)
    Objective: To evaluate the variation in all-cause attrition [mortality and loss to follow-up (LTFU)] among HIV-infected individuals in Botswana by health district during the rapid and massive scale-up of the National ...

  • Voluntary counseling and testing among post-partum women in Botswana 

    Thior, I.; Gabaitiri, L.; Grimes, J.; Shapiro, R.; Lockman, S.; Kim, S.; Kebaabetswe, P.; Garmey, E.; Montano, M.; Peter, T.; Chang, S.; Marlink, R.; Essex, M. (Elsevier www.elsevier.com/locate/pateducou, 2007)
    Objective: To determine uptake and socio-demographics predictors of acceptance of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) among postpartum women in Botswana. Methods: Women attending maternal and child health clinics for ...