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View article: Prostate cancer screening: Knowledge, attitudes and practices in a sample of men in Ramotswa, Botswana
Prostate cancer screening: Knowledge, attitudes and practices in a sample of men in Ramotswa, Botswana Open
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) accounts for 21.6% of all cancers among men in Botswana, ranking as the fourth most common cancer (9%) across all age groups. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices related to PC…
View article: The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Self-Reported Respiratory and Other Health Symptoms among Street Vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Self-Reported Respiratory and Other Health Symptoms among Street Vendors in Gaborone, Botswana Open
Background: Air pollution is a serious public health concern, killing an estimated 800,000 people annually in developing and developed nations. In urban areas, traffic is one of the most significant sources of hazardous exhaust pollutants.…
View article: Self-Reported Respiratory Symptoms Among Students Exposed To second hand smoke (SHS) In Academic Institutions In Gaborone: Implications For Public Health Interventions
Self-Reported Respiratory Symptoms Among Students Exposed To second hand smoke (SHS) In Academic Institutions In Gaborone: Implications For Public Health Interventions Open
Introduction Tobacco smoking and secondhand smoke (SHS) are recognised risk factors for acute and chronic respiratory illness. Studies have reported an increasing smoking prevalence among university students across all levels of study. Thi…
View article: Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Teaching Profession
Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Teaching Profession Open
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most common and important occupational health problems in working populations with significant impact on quality of life and a major economic burden from compensation costs and lost income. MS…
View article: Risk factors for self-reported carpal tunnel syndrome among hairstylists in Gaborone, Botswana
Risk factors for self-reported carpal tunnel syndrome among hairstylists in Gaborone, Botswana Open
The results suggest a high prevalence of CTS among female hairstylists in Gaborone, and also point out that individual, work-related and psychosocial factors are associated with this syndrome. Future large-scale research is needed to estab…
View article: Nature and sources of poisoning in patients admitted to a referral hospital in Gaborone, Botswana; findings and implications
Nature and sources of poisoning in patients admitted to a referral hospital in Gaborone, Botswana; findings and implications Open
Intentional poisoning is becoming an important public health concern particularly among young women globally. Consequently, there is a need to analyze this further within countries to establish pertinent policies to reduce current incidenc…
View article: The prevalence of oral conditions and tobacco use among dental patients at princess Marina Mental Clinic, Botswana
The prevalence of oral conditions and tobacco use among dental patients at princess Marina Mental Clinic, Botswana Open
Background Several studies have associated smoking with oral conditions such as tooth staining and bad breath, periodontal diseases, impaired healing of wounds, precancer and oral cancer. These effects are often visible and potentially rev…
View article: The prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among University of Botswana students
The prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among University of Botswana students Open
Recently, overweight and obesity were found to be an increasing public health crisis in Botswana. Despite these findings, there is scant epidemiological studies carried out to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of obesity among te…