Experiences of accessing healthcare services by people with hearing loss/impairment (deaf) in sub-Saharan Africa: An integrative review.

Purpose: The aim was to review published articles to identify experiences of people with hearing loss/impairment accessing healthcare services in sub-Saharan Africa.

Design And Method: The study was guided by Cooper's integrative review methodology. Articles published between 2010 and 2020 were identified through electronic databases.

High Levels of Post-Abortion Complication in a Setting Where Abortion Service Is Not Legalized.

Background: Maternal mortality due to abortion complications stands among the three leading causes of maternal death in Botswana where there is a restrictive abortion law. This study aimed at assessing the patterns and determinants of post-abortion complications.

Methods: A retrospective institution based cross-sectional study was conducted at four hospitals from January to August 2014.

A root-cause analysis of maternal deaths in Botswana: towards developing a culture of patient safety and quality improvement.

Background: In 2007, 95% of women in Botswana delivered in health facilities with 73% attending at least 4 antenatal care visits. HIV-prevalence in pregnant women was 28.7%.

Male involvement in child care activities: a review of the literature in Botswana.

Engaging men as partners in childrearing is critical because of the positive aspects on the child's development and reduction of childhood illnesses. The paper presents findings from a literature review whose aim was to assess the extent to which males are involved in child care activities. Findings revealed a limited number of studies conducted in the area of male involvement.

Development and evaluation of an international, interdisciplinary palliative care workshop in Botswana.

Aim: This paper reports the development and evaluation of an interdisciplinary, international palliative care workshop presented in Gaborone, Botswana.

Method: A 5-day workshop was held in June 2009 at the University of Botswana. Clinicians, faculty, and students from throughout Botswana were invited to attend at no cost.