University of Botswana

Psychometric analysis of an intersectional stigma scale for women who have experienced intimate partner violence in Botswana

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is pervasive in Botswana. IPV stigma may affect the mental health of women survivors. We developed and validated a new scale for intersectional stigma for women who experienced IPV in Botswana. We used a known-groups design. With interviews held in...

How heritage experiential quality, heritage experiential value, heritage destination authenticity and escapism motivation enhance tourist behavioural intention towards World heritage tourism sites

This study examined how escapism motivation mediates the nexus between heritage experiential quality and tourist behavioural intention. The study further examined the effect of heritage destination authenticity on heritage experiential quality. Data were conveniently collected fr...

Gaps in diabetes care among people living with HIV and hypertension in Botswana: A cross‐sectional analysis of the InterCARE study

Abstract Objectives Data on diabetes screening and monitoring, within HIV care programmes in sub‐Saharan Africa, remain limited. This study describes the quality of diabetes screening and management among people living with HIV with comorbid hypertension receiving care at facilit...

Psychiatric polypharmacy in adult patients at the only referral psychiatric institute in Botswana: A cross-sectional study

Background Despite growing acceptance in some clinical settings, its risks necessitate caution due to adverse effects, drug interactions, and poor adherence. We aimed to find the prevalence, patterns, and predictors of psychiatric polypharmacy among adults at Sbrana Psychiatric H...

Integrating the Stott and Davis model with the biopsychosocial–spiritual framework: a comprehensive approach to clinical reasoning in primary care

Contemporary healthcare increasingly requires clinicians to deliver person-centred, holistic care within complex and resource-constrained environments. Although the biopsychosocial–spiritual (BPSS) model provides a comprehensive theoretical basis for understanding patient needs,...

Statistically Validated EV Charging and Discharging Scheduling Optimization in V2G System: A Comparative Evaluation of Multiple Metaheuristic Algorithms

The rising uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) is a critical challenge for how power systems function, as it places a strain on the grid, especially during peak times, and as more EVs come into the system, uncoordinated charging demands will massively increase the stress on the gri...

A qualitative investigation of tobacco use and cessation experiences among people living with HIV in Botswana

Abstract Background Tobacco use is a leading cause of premature mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH), especially in Botswana, where high smoking rates coincide with successful HIV control. There is a need for evidence-based interventions to support smoking cessation amon...

A high-resolution, multi-method palaeoenvironmental record from pan sediments at Maralaleng Pan, southern Kalahari basin

Human traces in semi-arid environments such as the Kalahari have been linked to the presence of water in the landscape. However, low organic preservation and an uneven distribution of studied sites have resulted in a gap in the knowledge of the environmental conditions under whic...

Analysis of The Role of Youth in Medicine in Africa in Botswana: An African Perspective

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning The Role of Youth in Medicine in Africa in Botswana. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A mixed‑methods design was us...

Analysis of The Role of Youth in Medicine in Africa in Botswana: An African Perspective

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning The Role of Youth in Medicine in Africa in Botswana. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A mixed‑methods design was us...

Factors Influencing Fertility Preferences Among Women of Reproductive Age: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study in Nigeria

Abstract Aim Nigeria continues to experience high fertility rates despite increasing awareness of family planning programs. This high fertility rate is largely sustained by a strong preference for children. Understanding fertility preferences and their determinants is vital for d...

High pre-frailty burden among people living with HIV in Botswana

Frailty is increasingly recognized as a significant aging-related condition in people living with HIV (PLWH), but data from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) - where the majority of PLWH reside - remain limited. Using standardized Fried frailty criteria, we assessed the prevalence and fac...

Perspectives on adverse events reporting in hybrid implementation science (IS) clinical trials of approved medications in Sub-Saharan Africa

Implementation science (IS) hybrid type 2 and 3 clinical trials and pure implementation research of approved medications test strategies to increase uptake of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) with well-established safety profiles. Guidance on adverse event (AE) monitoring and...

Phone-call tutorials improve learning cost-effectively during education emergencies

Across five randomized trials in India, Kenya, Nepal, the Philippines and Uganda, weekly 20-minute mobile-phone-call tutorials produced large learning gains for primary-school children during school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Governments can keep children learning...

Systematic Literature Review: Towards a Relevant Curriculum for the 21st Century Learner in Botswana

This systematic literature review critically examines scholarly discourse from 2018 to 2024 concerning the development of a relevant curriculum for the 21st-century learner in Botswana. It addresses the research problem of aligning formal education with the dynamic socio-economic...

Systematic Literature Review: Towards a Relevant Curriculum for the 21st Century Learner in Botswana

This systematic literature review critically examines scholarly discourse from 2018 to 2024 concerning the development of a relevant curriculum for the 21st-century learner in Botswana. It addresses the research problem of aligning formal education with the dynamic socio-economic...

The impact of treatment adequacy and infection severity on preterm birth outcomes among syphilis-positive women in Botswana using multilevel logistic regression model

Syphilis is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections globally, and millions of cases are reported annually. Despite the established availability of screening and treatment services for syphilis at antenatal care, women still experience adverse perinatal outcomes....

A Literacy State of Emergency in Botswana: Reframing Reading as a National Development Imperative

Botswana presents a development paradox that is easily obscured by headline education indicators. The country has achieved broad access to schooling and a high conventional adult literacy rate, yet the available direct evidence shows substantial weaknesses in reading proficiency,...

Deoxynivalenol-induced intestinal toxicity in piglets is mediated by multi-kingdom microbial dysbiosis and metatranscriptomic reprogramming

Mycotoxin contamination of feed and food, particularly with deoxynivalenol (DON), poses significant threats to intestinal health in livestock, yet the role of gut fungi (mycobiota) and fungal-bacterial interactions remains unclear. Across four piglet experiments integrating multi...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...