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Exploring the needs of men who have sex with men (MSM) in HIV services in Gaborone city and selected surrounding villages in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-12)There is reliable evidence that men who have sex with men (MSM) are at an increased risk of HIV infection compared to other men of reproductive age. However, there is limited data on the proportion of MSM reached by HIV ... -
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. ... -
Clinical outcomes of patients with rifampicin resistant other than multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Botswana; a 2006-2014 retrospective cohort analysis
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06-07)Background Rifampicin resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) cases were historically managed using different drug-regimen depending on the resistance patterns. RR-TB other than MDR-TB were treated using modified regimen (first-line ... -
Challenges faced by family caregivers in the home settings in Lobatse
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-09)Background: Resource constraints in the public health sector led to the adoption of community home based care to complement the formal health care. Currently, there are 3642 people registered with community home based care ... -
Experiences of caregivers of children (6-13 years) with chronic pain in Scottish Livingstone Hospital in Molepolole
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-05)Chronic pain is a common problem affecting many children around the world. Caregivers of children with chronic pain often experience significantly poorer health that often results in family dysfunction. Despite the negative ... -
Stress among nurses working in intensive care units in selected hospitals
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Introduction: Occupational stress has been an evident phenomenon in the nursing profession. This is probably due to the nature of nursing duties which are hectic and challenging. Despite the overwhelming stress that nurses ... -
Mothers' experiences regarding prolonged hospitalization of their preterm babies in neonatal intensive care unit in Princess Marina Hospital
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-06)Background: Hospitalization of preterm babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) exposes mothers to critical care environment for as much period as it is determined by the condition of their babies. The purpose of the ... -
The relationship between knowledge, intention and self-reported use of safer sex practices among youth aged 20-24 years in selected districts in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-05)Introduction The youth aged 20-24 years account for 43% of the population in Botswana.(Statistic Botswana, 2011). The youth remain at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies and ... -
Reasons for late presentation of pregnant patients with previous caesarean section delivery at Letsholathebe the 2nd Memorial Hospital in Maun, Botswana: an exploratory qualitative study
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)Introduction Maternal mortality and morbidity remains high worldwide due to chronic diseases and underutilization of maternal health services. Botswana has made progress in decreasing maternal deaths, but maternal mortality ... -
Health care workers knowledge, attitudes and practice towards post abortion care services in Gaborone health facilities
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-06)Background: Post Abortion Care is a global strategy which is used to meet the growing commitment to reduce the unacceptably high maternal death rates due to complications related to incomplete, spontaneous or unsafely ... -
Change management practices in the implementation of records management programs: a case study of Tlokweng Land Board
(Unpublished, 2017-06)The problem investigated in this study is that there is little or no progress in the implementation of land records management programs, particularly in the Ministry of Lands and Housing (MLH)-Botswana. The high incidence ...
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