University of Botswana Research, Innovation and Scholarship Archive: Recent submissions
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Curriculum development: teacher involvement in the development and review of the junior secondary mathematics curriculum in Botswana (Study to be conducted in Southern District)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)This is a proposal of a study intending to investigate or assess the extent to which junior secondary school mathematics teachers are involved in the curriculum development and review processes of the Junior Certificate ... -
Assessment of the impact of information literacy interventions for 4th year students at the National University of Lesotho
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-05)The study intended to identify the IL interventions being implemented by NUL and to determine their impact on students’ IL competencies. The primary aim was to find out whether the strategies are achieving the results of ... -
A retrospective study of factors associated with intrauterine fetal death in antenatal and labour wards in Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-07)Introduction Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) or stillbirth is stillbirth as fetal death deliveries after 24 completed weeks of gestation with weight of > 500g and does not show any sign of life at any time after delivery. ... -
Clinical experiences of health care workers caring for drug resistant Tuberculosis patients at Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health problem and ranks alongside HIV/AIDS as the top infectious killer worldwide, with 9.6 million new cases and 1.5 million deaths estimated to have occurred in 2014. ... -
Orphaned adolescents and caregivers perceptions of their attachment relationship and coping strategies employed by the young: a case study of Metsimotlhabe
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06)An exploratory qualitative study was conducted among 10 orphaned adolescents, 10 caregivers and 5 key informants from Metsimotlhabe. The aim of the study was to explore perceptions of orphaned adolescents and caregivers ... -
Instructional strategies used in large classes at the University of Namibia: the case of Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus
(Mushaandja- Mufeti, Marja Ndeyapo, 2017-05)Large classes have become common worldwide especially in developing countries where tertiary education is considered important to national development. Teaching or lecturing in large classes can be of grave concern to ... -
Experimental and numerical evaluation of a solar dryer for drying banana (Musa spp)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-10)A forced convection indirect type solar dryer having a double pass flat collector that can be used for drying bananas was designed, constructed and tested experimentally and numerically evaluated. The study mainly tried ... -
The contribution of records management towards the promotion of good governance at ST. Bernadette Catholic church, Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-07)Churches exist to provide support for the spiritual and moral well-being of members of communities. As an organization viewed to be fair and open, good governance is a pillar of its functionality. Records management ensures ... -
The lived experiences of unemployed graduate youth: an empirical study in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)The main focus of the study was to interrogate the lived experiences of unemployed graduate youth in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The objectives of the study were to examine the socio-economic factors affecting unemployed graduates, ... -
Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors, 1990–2019: update from the GBD 2019 Study
(Elsevier, www.elsevier.com, 2020-12-11)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), principally ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke, are the leading cause of global mortality and a major contributor to disability. This paper reviews the magnitude of total CVD ... -
Five insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(Elsevier, www.elsevier.com, 2020-10-17)The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 provides a rules-based synthesis of the available evidence on levels and trends in health outcomes, a diverse set of risk factors, and health system ... -
Antimicrobial utilization research and activities in Botswana, the past, present and the future
(Taylor & Francis, www.tandfonline.com, 2019-09-23)A number of activities are ongoing to reduce AMR in Botswana by improving antimicrobial utilization across all sectors. However, there is a need to share experiences. With the objective of sharing these, the second one ... -
Alanine transaminase and hemoglobin appear to predict the occurrence of antituberculosis medication hepatotoxicity; findings and implications in Botswana
(Taylor & Francis. www.tandfonline.com, 2020-12-01)Objective: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health problem, with medications having adverse effects including drug-induced hepatotoxicity. We determined the prevalence of anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity and ... -
Prevalence and risk Factors for hepatitis B and C among end‑stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis in Gaborone, Botswana
(Medknow Publishers, www.medknow.com, 2021-01)Background: Patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) are at risk of blood transmitted infections such as hepatitis B and C. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus ... -
Metabolic control and determinants among HIV-infected Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending a tertiary llinic in Botswana
(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 ... -
Review of ongoing activities and challenges to improve the care of patients with Type 2 Diabetes across Africa and the implications for the future
(Frontiers Media S.A. www.frontiersin.org, 2020-03-20)Background: There has been an appreciable increase in the number of people in Africa with metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in recent years as a result of a number of factors. Factors include lifestyle changes, ... -
Response to the novel Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic across Africa: successes, challenges, and implications for the Future
(Frontiers Media S.A., www.frontiersin.org, 2020-09-11)Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has already claimed considerable lives. There are major concerns in Africa due to existing high prevalence rates for both infectious and non-infectious diseases and limited resources in ... -
Global age-sex-specific fertility, mortality, healthy life expectancy (HALE), and population estimates in 204 countries and territories, 1950-2019: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(Elsevier, 2020-10-17)Background: Accurate and up-to-date assessment of demographic metrics is crucial for understanding a wide range of social, economic, and public health issues that affect populations worldwide. The Global Burden of Diseases, ... -
Global burden of 87 risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(Elsevier, www.elsevier.com, 2020-10-17)Background: Rigorous analysis of levels and trends in exposure to leading risk factors and quantification of their effect on human health are important to identify where public health is making progress and in which cases ... -
The subjective experiences of survivors and perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is now recognized in many societies as a violation of human rights and as a major public health concern. Globally, one in three women worldwide has experienced IPV and one out of four men ...