Browsing Environmental Health by Author "Tapera, Roy"

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  • Predictors of smoking among primary and secondary school students in Botswana 

    Mbongwe, Bontle; Tapera, Roy; Phaladze, Nthabiseng; Lord, Andrew; Zetola, Nicola M. (Public Library of Science, www.plos.org/, 2017-04-17)
    This study seeks to determine the prevalence and risk factors for smoking among students aged 12±18 years in two cities in Botswana. Using a sample of 2554 students we adapted the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) methodology ...

  • The prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among University of Botswana students 

    Tapera, Roy; Merapelo, Marogwe Thato; Tumoyagae, Tshephang; Maswabi, Titus M.; Erick, Patience; Letsholo, Baemedi; Mbongwe, Bontle (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 ...