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Prevalence of high-risk human papilioma virus in women with high-grade squamous cell intraepithelial lesions in Botswana using abbott real time HPV assay
(Public Library of Science,https://plos.org/, 2019-01-30)Background: High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) has been demonstrated to be the necessary cause of cervical carcinoma. High-risk HPV detection has a prognostic significance for the women who are at increased risk ... -
Perceptions of key participants about Botswana adolescents’ risks of unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV: qualitative findings
(Wiley,http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/index.html, 2017)Aim: The qualitative research findings are reported on the perceptions of key participants in Botswana about adolescent sexuality problems and the feasibility (with suggestions) of an adolescent prevention intervention. Methods: ... -
Volunteer service and service learning: opportunities, partnerships, and United Nations Millennium Development Goals
(Wiley,http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/index.html, 2016-09)Purpose: This article explores approaches to service involvement and provides direction to nurse leaders and others who wish to begin or further develop global (local and international) service or service learning ... -
Tuberculosis alters pancreatic enzymes in the absence of pancreatitis
(AOSIS,http://aosis.co.za/, 2014-10-16)Background: Lipases and phospholipases are thought to contribute to the pathogenesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection. Genes coding for lipases, phospholipases and amylase are present in MTB, enabling the ... -
Blood group antigens C, lub and P1 may have a role in HIV infection in Africans
(Public Library of Science,www.plos.org/, 2016-02-22)Background Botswana is among the world’s countries with the highest rates of HIV infection. It is not known whether or not this susceptibility to infection is due to genetic factors in the population. Accumulating evidence, ... -
Continuing professional development training needs of medical laboratory personnel in Botswana
(Human Resources for Health, 2014-08-18)Background: Laboratory professionals are expected to maintain their knowledge on the most recent advances in laboratory testing and continuing professional development (CPD) programs can address this expectation. In ...
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