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Recommendations for Developing a Telemedicine Strategy for Botswana: A Meta-Synthesis
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Sep 6;20(18):6718. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20186718.ABSTRACTBotswana is developing its eHealth capacity using a National eHealth Strategy. However, that strategy overlooks telemedicine, a potential solution for many healthcare challenges. For telemedicine to benefit Botswana, a telemedicine-specific strategy is required. While establishing a national strategy is a sovereign responsibility, guidance and recommendations can be provided. Using published resources specific to Botswana, key health-related issues were identified. These issues were matched with suitable telemedicine activities and...
Source: Cell Research - September 27, 2023 Category: Cytology Authors: Benson Ncube Maurice Mars Richard E Scott Source Type: research

HIV/AIDS risk behaviours among the married and cohabiting men and women in Botswana
ConclusionsIn conclusion, the results show that HIV risk behaviours are prevalent among the married and cohabiting population in Botswana. Therefore, policies and programmes relating to issues such as gender inequality and alcohol consumption should be target-specific to address the married and cohabiting individuals. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research

Do regular morbidity and mortality conferences reduce preventable death rates? Our experience at Princess Marina Hospital
ConclusionOur findings suggest that routine M&MCs have the desired effect of reducing preventable death rates. Further studies are required to investigate this observed effect. (Source: European Surgery)
Source: European Surgery - September 11, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Relationship Between Quality of Life and Symptom Burden in Patients With Cancer With and Without HIV in Botswana
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2023 Jan 25;27(1):98-103. doi: 10.1188/23.CJON.98-103.ABSTRACTCancer is an emerging public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. In Botswana, the most prevalent cancers are HIV related. The symptom burden that results from cancer and HIV infection is associated with poorer quality of li.PMID:37677826 | DOI:10.1188/23.CJON.98-103 (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Norman C Swart Betty R Ferrell Ijeoma Julie Eche Mark Lazenby Source Type: research