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  • Is tobacco use associated with neurocognitive dysfunction in individuals with HIV? 

    Tsima, Billy; Ratcliffe, Sarah Jane; Schnoll, Robert; Frank, Ian; Kolson, Dennis Larry; Gross, Robert (Sage publications, www.sage.com/‎, 2018)
    Introduction: The prevalence of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders continues to rise despite the widespread use of antiretroviral therapy. We aimed to define the risk of neurocognitive dysfunction among smokers relative ...

  • Knowledge of computer vision syndrome among computer users in the workplace in Abuja, Nigeria 

    Mashalla, Y.J.; Akinbinu, T.R. (Academic Journals; www.academicjournals.org, 2013-09)
    Quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge and extent of computer vision syndrome (CVS) among computer users at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Abuja, ...

  • Lymph nodes and pathogenesis of infection with HIV-1 

    Cainelli, F.; Vallone, A.; Tanko, M. N.; Vento, S. (Elsevier, http://www.elsevier.com, 2010)
    Lymphadenopathy was identified as an essential feature of AIDS soon after its appearance and before the identification of HIV as its cause.¹ However, lymphadenopathy has not subsequently received much attention. Recently, ...

  • Management of post abortion complications in Botswana-the need for a standardized approach 

    Melese, Tadele; Habte, Dereje; Tsima, Billy M.; Mogobe, Keitshokile Dintle; Nassali, Mercy N. (Public Library of Science,www.plos.org/, 2018-02-16)
    Background Post abortion complications are the third leading cause of maternal death after hemorrhage and hypertension in Botswana where abortion is not legalized. This study aimed at assessing the management of post ...

  • The meaning, lived experiences and intentions for safer sex communication among young Batswana women in dyadic relationships 

    Magowe, Mabel K.M. (Scientific Research, www.scirp.org/, 2012)
    Increased heterosexual transmission of HIV among young women and their difficulties with safer sex com- munication calls for women-focused research. This qualitative phenomenological study explored the mean- ing and lived ...

  • 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 ...

  • Monitoring maternity mortality in Botswana 

    Mogobe, K.D.; Tshiamo, W.; Bowelo, M. (Reproductive Health Matters. www.rhmjournal.org.uk, 2007)
    This paper describes the maternity monitoring system in Botswana, developed in 1998, and the main methods used: maternal death and morbidity reviews at service delivery level, analysis by the National Maternal Mortality ...

  • Multiple oncogenic viruses identified in Ocular surface squamous neoplasia in HIV-1 patients 

    Simbiri, K.O.; Murakami, M.; Feldman, M.; Steenhoff, A.P.; Nkomazana, O.; Bisson, G.; Robertson, E.S. (BioMed Central Ltd. www.infectagentscancer.com/content/5/1/6, 2010)
    Background: Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is a rare cancer that has increased in incidence with the HIV pandemic in Africa. The underlying cause of this cancer in HIV-infected patients from Botswana is not ...

  • New family medicine residency training programme: residents’ perspectives from the University of Botswana 

    Mbuka, Deogratias O.; Tshitenge, Stephane; Setlhare, Vincent; Tsima, Billy; Adewale, Ganiyu; Parsons, Luise (AOSIS, http://aosis.co.za/, 2016)
    Background: Family Medicine (FM) training is new in Botswana. No previous evaluation of the experiences and opinions of residents of the University of Botswana (UB) Family Medicine training programme has been reported. Aims: ...

  • The occurences of chest pains and frequent coughing among residents living within the Selibe-Phikwe Ni-Cu mine area, Botswana 

    Ekosse, G.; De Jager, L.; Van den Heever, D.J. (AJOL http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajhs/article/view/30799/23130, 2005)
    This study aimed at establishing occurrences of chest pains and frequent coughing among different classes of residents within Selibe Phikwe, Botswana where there are on going nickel-copper mining and smelting activities. ...

  • Paraffin (kerosene)* poisoning in under-five children: a problem of developing countries 

    Tshiamo, W. (Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd. http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/ijn, 2009)
    Although developed countries have largely eliminated the problem of paraffin ingestion in young children, many developing countries have not. Paraffin, used as a home energy source, particularly in rural area, accounts ...

  • Parent and youth communication patterns on HIV and AIDS, STIs and sexual matters: opportunities and challenges 

    Seloilwe, E.S.; Magowe, M.M.; Dithole, K.; St. Lawrence, J.S. (OMICS International, www.omicsonline.org/, 2015-04-24)
    Background: This paper describes communication patterns of parents and their adolescent children with regard to sexual matters, HIV and AIDS and other STIs from the perspectives of parents, youth and key informants. ...

  • Partnering with Batswana youth and families for HIV and AIDS prevention 

    Seloilwe, Esther; Magowe, Mabel; Dithole, Kefalotse; Kgosikwena, Billy; Kokoro, Elijah; Lesaane, Dipuo; St. Lawrence, Janet S. (Scientific Research,www.scirp.org/, 2013)
    Introduction: This qualitative study triangulated data from adolescents, parents, and key informants in Gaborone, Botswana on adolescents’ risks for HIV infection, STIs and pregnancy, the types of relationships they get ...

  • People living with HIV and AIDS on the brink: stigma - a complex sociocultural impediment in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Botswana 

    Nthomang, K.; Phaladze, N.; Oagile, N.; Ngwenya, B.; Seboni, N.; Gobotswang, K.; Kubanji, R. (Taylor & Francis, http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t713723020, 2009)
    HIV-related stigma is a life-altering phenomenon. The consequence of the stigmatization process sets apart stigmatized person(s) as a distinct category, leading to various forms of disapproval, rejection, exclusion, labeling, ...

  • Perceptions of key participants about Botswana adolescents’ risks of unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV: qualitative findings 

    MAGOWE, Mabel K. M.; SELOILWE, Esther; DITHOLE, Kefalotse; LAWRENCE, Janet ST. (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: ...

  • Perceptions of physician leadership in Botswana 

    Tsima, B. M.; Sokol-Hessner, L.; Dine, C. J.; Masheto, B.; Shea, J. A.; Masunge, J.; Nkomazana, O. (Health and Medical Publishing Group; https://www.saoa.org.za/publications/hpmg, 2015-05)
    Background. Physician leadership is essential for the strengthening of health systems, especially in underserved settings such as sub-Saharan Africa. To be effective, leaders must be perceived as such by their community. ...

  • Physical violence against health staff by mentally ill patients at a psychiatric hospital in Botswana 

    Olashore, Anthony A.; Akanni, Oluyemi O.; Ogundipe, Radiance M. (BioMed Central, www.biomedcentral.com, 2018-05-11)
    Background: Workplace violence is worrisome in the mental health sector. Little is understood about it in sub-Saharan Africa. Consequently, we decided to investigate the prevalence, related factors, and the available sources ...

  • Polypharmacy among children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders in a mental referral hospital in Botswana 

    Olashore, Anthony A.; Rukewe, Ambrose (BioMed Central, www.biomedcentral.com, 2017)
    Background: There is a dearth of data on polypharmacy in child and adolescent mental health in Africa, especially Botswana where children and adults are treated in the same facility by general adult psychiatrists. This ...

  • A population-based study on alcohol and high-risk sexual behaviors in Botswana 

    Weiser, S. D.; Leiter, K.; Heisler, M.; McFarland, W.; Percy-de Korte, F.; DeMonner, S. M.; Tlou, S.; Phaladze, N.; Iacopino, V.; Bangsberg, D. R. (Public Library of Science, http://www.plos.org/, 2006-01-01)
    Background In Botswana, an estimated 24% of adults ages 15–49 years are infected with HIV. While alcohol use is strongly associated with HIV infection in Africa, few population-based studies have characterized the association ...

  • Potential for the specialty of Family Medicine in Botswana: a discussion paper 

    Parsons, Luise; Rijken, Taatske; Mbuka, Deogratias O.; Nkomazana, Oathokwa (AOSIS; http://www.aosis.co.za/publishing, 2012-10-31)
    Family Medicine is developing rapidly as a medical and academic specialty in sub-Saharan Africa. The multifactorial policy drivers are not well described, but include population health needs, the World Health Organisation’s ...