Browsing by Subject "risk factors"
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The prevalence of chronic kidney disease and associated factors among patients admitted at Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone, Botswana
(Wolters Kluwer, www.wolterskluwer.com, 2017-03-03)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a major public health problem worldwide. Due to the asymptomatic nature of CKD during earlier stages, patients tend to present late, missing opportunities for prevention. ... -
The prevalence of microalbuminuria and associated factors among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Botswana
(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; https://wolterskluwer.com/, 2018-11-12)Background: Microalbuminuria (MA) has been established as an early marker of both diabetic nephropathy and vascular disease in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Aims: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence ... -
Psychoactive substance use among first-year students in a Botswana University: pattern and demographic correlates
(BMC Psychiatry, https://www.biomedcentral.com/about, 2018-08-31)BACKGROUND: Substance use amongst university students is a recognized problem worldwide. Few studies have been carried out in this group in Botswana. These studies have been mostly limited to the use of alcohol and tobacco. ... -
A survey of risk factors associated with hypertension in the adult population of Kang, Kgalagadi North, Botswana
(Cogent OA, https://www.cogentoa.com/, 2015)Background: Sustainable and aggressive population-based programmes on hypertension awareness, prevention, treatment and control are key to the successful control of this epidemic. The objective of the study was to determine ...