Publications by authors named "K Molebatsi"
Background: People living with HIV experience traumatic incidents at higher rates than the general population; and research has documented significant association between trauma exposure and the development of mental disorders. Mental health problems have a a negative impact on anti-retroviral treatment adherence. All of these psychosocial concerns play a role in potentially increasing HIV transmission to sexual partners resulting in increased incidence rates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While considerable research has investigated PTSD in adults, little is known about the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to its onset, development, and persistence in youth. This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to identify longitudinal studies examining factors associated with PTSD status and symptom severity in children and adolescents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Schizophrenia is becoming more prevalent globally, particularly in lower and middle-income countries. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are significant risk factors for developing and worsening the disorder. This study aimed to determine the pattern and correlates of ACE among inpatients with Schizophrenia at Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital in Botswana.
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- Nurses are at a higher risk for burnout, which negatively impacts their ability to provide quality healthcare and support patients emotionally.
- A study conducted in Botswana surveyed 249 nursing staff to assess burnout prevalence and related factors using various tools, such as job satisfaction surveys and personality assessments.
- Results showed high rates of emotional exhaustion (65.7%), depersonalization (56.9%), and reduced personal accomplishment (54%), with factors like workplace conditions and personality traits influencing these outcomes.
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- Chronic HIV disease significantly increases the risk of albuminuria, particularly outside sub-Saharan Africa, but data specific to sub-Saharan populations is limited.
- A study conducted in Gaborone, Botswana, assessed 1533 adults living with HIV and found an overall albuminuria prevalence of 20.7%, with a higher occurrence in males (25%) compared to females (16.4%).
- Predictors of albuminuria varied between sexes, highlighting the need for larger studies to understand the long-term effects of albuminuria in people living with HIV, particularly focusing on gender differences.