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The prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among University of Botswana students
(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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Prevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia intestinalis and molecular characterization of group A rotavirus associated with diarrhea in children below five years old in Gaborone, Botswana
(Pan African Medical Journal, https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/, 2020-10-14)Introduction Cryptosporidium, Giardia and rotaviruses are amongst the leading causes of acute gastroenteritis in children ≤5 years worldwide. The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of Cryptosporidium ... -
Prevalence of cryptosporidium parvum, giardia intestinalis and molecular characterization of rotavirus assoceated with diarrhea in children below five years old in Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-03)Background: Diarrhea remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity in children under the age of five years across the globe. In Botswana, the control of diarrheal diseases aims at reducing the burden caused by diarrhea ... -
Prevalence of helminth parasites of pigs slaughtered in Sentlhane farms and Gaborone north abattoirs, Botswana
(Applied Zoologists Research Association (AZRA), http://www.azra-india.com/journal.html, 2016)A survey of the helminth parasites associated with pork slaughtered in Sentlhane farms and Gaborone north abattoirs was carried out between January and March, 2015. 10 pigs were utilized for the study. A total of 143 ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus — hepatitis B virus co-infection amongst adult patients in Mahalapye, Ngami, Serowe, Botswana: a descriptive cross-sectional study
(Cogent OA, https://www.cogentoa.com/, 2017-02-15)Background: About 37 million people are living with human-immunodeficiency-virus (HIV) worldwide, with 2.6 million co-infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV infection causes 650 000 deaths annually worldwide. ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of some gastrointestinal parasites of ruminants in southern Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2014-01-16)The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle, sheep and goats by conducting a parasitological survey on 16 livestock farms. In all, a total of 465 faecal samples of 131 ... -
Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance profiles of Listeria monocytognes from various foods in Gaborone, Botswana
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB, 2009)Listeria monocytogenes is known to cause epidemic and sporadic cases of listeriosis. The present study investigated the occurrence, antibiograms and molecular serotypes of the organism in various retail outlets in Gaborone, ... -
The prevelance of, and factors associated with, overweight and obesity in Botswana
(Cambridge University Press; www.cambridge.org, 2011)The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of, and socio-demographic factors associated with, overweight and obesity in Botswana. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2007 using a multistage sampling method ... -
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission in HIV audit in Xhosa clinic, Mahalapye, Botswana
(AOSIS, http://aosis.co.za/, 2014-09-09)Background: The Mahalapye district health management team (DHMT) conducts regular audits to evaluate the standard of services delivered to patients, one of which is the prevention of mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT) ... -
Preventive and protective effects of wild basil in ethanol-induced liver toxicity in rats
(British Journal of Biomedical Science. http://www.ibms.org/index.cfm?method=publications.british_journal, 2007)In the present study, preventive and protective effects of Ocimum gratissimum in ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity are assessed in albino rats. A methanol extract of O. gratissimum leaves is prepared, with a yield of 3.5% ... -
Primary teacher’s perceptions of classroom assessment practices as means of providing quality primary/basic education by Botswana and Nigeria
(Academic Journals. http://www.academicjournals.org, 2007-04)More than any other of its aspects, assessment plays a central role in determining the quality of education. Quality of primary/basic education (QoE) can be viewed as the extent to which the process of education at the ... -
Privatisation as a vehicle for economic development: an appraisal
(University of Botswana; www.ub.bw, 2015-07-09)The ‘Neoclassical Counter Revolution’ school of thought emphasised privatisation as a vehicle for economic development. This school owes its existence to the political ascendancy to state power by conservative governments ... -
Privatisation in Botswana: a case of firsts not happening first?
(Macrothink Institute, en.macrothink.org/, 2012-03-01)The late 1980s and early 1990s were characterised by unprecedented waves of privatisation in the world. Like other developing economies, Botswana jumped into the bandwagon and laid the legal framework for privatisation by ... -
Privatisation in Botswana: the demise of a developmental state?
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. www.wiley.com, 2008)This article argues that efforts by the Government of Botswana to embark on privatisation of some parastatals as well as contracting out the provision of certain services with the main intention of enhancing productivity ... -
Prliminary assessment of the feeding ecology of silver catfish (Schilbe intermedius, Ruppel, 1832) in a seasonal floodplain of the Okavango delta
(Botswana Society, 2005)This study investigates the feeding ecology of Schilbe intermedius across its entire life history. Data were collected using experimental fishing nets in two habitats in a seasonal floodplain. The results showed that S. ... -
Proactive marketing and financial management for Small and Medium Enterprises
(Botswana Institute of Administration and Commerce (BIAC), 2006-05)Although the discovery of diamond has propelled Botswana from one of the poorest countries in 1966 to a middle-income developing nation, the country still faces the problems of economic diversification, employment creation, ...