Browsing by Author "Mbongwe, Bontle"
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Addressing the challenge of p-value and sample size when the significance is borderline: the test of random duplication of participants as a new approach
Tshikuka, Jose-Gaby; Magafu, Mgaywa G.M.D.; Masupe, Tiny; Matchaba-Hove, Reginald B.; Mbongwe, Bontle; Tapera, Roy (Lifescience Global, https://www.lifescienceglobal.com/, 2016)The issue of borderline p-value seems to divide health scientists into two schools of thought. One school of thought argues that when the p-value is greater than or equal to the statistical significance cut-off level of ... -
The burden of HIV-related admissions and mortality at Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana in 2000: a pre-combination antiretroviral therapy era
Molefi, Mooketsi; Tshikuka, Jose-Gaby; Monagen, Tuduetso Leka; Magafu, Mgaywa Gilbert Mjungu Damas; Masupe, Tiny; Mbongwe, Bontle; Rheeder, Paul (Scientific Research, www.scirp.org/, 2017-03-31)Background: human immune virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) have been recognized in Botswana for the last three decades, however, combination anti-retroviral therapy (cART) was only introduced after ... -
Incidence of diabetes mellitus‑related comorbidities among patients attending two major HIV clinics in Botswana: a 12‑year retrospective cohort study
Rankgoane‑Pono, Goabaone; Tshikuka, Jose Gaby; Magafu, Mgaywa Gilbert Mjungu Damas; Masupe, Tiny; Molefi, Mooketsi; Hamda, Shimeles Genna; Setlhare, Vincent; Tapera, Roy; Mbongwe, Bontle (BioMed Central, www.biomedcentral.com, 2018-02-01)Objectives: Exposure to combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) is associated with the development of diabetes mellitus related comorbidities (DRCs). This study aims to: (i) estimate the incidence of DRCs among cART ... -
Predictors of smoking among primary and secondary school students in Botswana
Mbongwe, Bontle; Tapera, Roy; Phaladze, Nthabiseng; Lord, Andrew; Zetola, Nicola M. (Public Library of Science, www.plos.org/, 2017-04-17)This study seeks to determine the prevalence and risk factors for smoking among students aged 12±18 years in two cities in Botswana. Using a sample of 2554 students we adapted the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) methodology ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among University of Botswana students
Tapera, Roy; Merapelo, Marogwe Thato; Tumoyagae, Tshephang; Maswabi, Titus M.; Erick, Patience; Letsholo, Baemedi; Mbongwe, Bontle (Cogent OA, www.cogentoa.com, 2017-07-20)Overweight and Obesity are diseases with multiple causes that increase chances for developing health risks. Botswana is not an exemption from these conditions. This study was carried at the University of Botswana to find ...