
Keneilwe MolebatsiUniversity of Botswana | UB · School of Medicine
Keneilwe Molebatsi
MMED (Psych)
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September 2013 - September 2016
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Publications (30)
DiGeorge syndrome (DGS) was first described in 1829 by Dr Angelo DiGeorge. DGS is a
cluster of symptoms because of a defect in the development of the pharyngeal pouch.
Evidence from cytogenetic studies has linked the pathogenesis of DGS with a deletion of a
gene located in chromosome 22-band 22q11. In most affected individuals, the deletion is de
n...
Background: Substance use disorders are a major cause of health and social problems worldwide. Research evidence shows a strong graded relationship of adverse childhood experiences and substance use in adulthood.This study aimed at determining the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and their association with substance use among patients wi...
Objective: To determine levels and correlates of caregiver burden among caregivers of children and adolescents with psychiatric morbidity.
Method: Over a period of four months, a total of 252 caregivers of children and adolescents with psychiatric morbidity were recruited. Data on socio-demographic factors, psychiatric morbidity among caregivers, a...
Background: Mental health service providers are frequently exposed to stress and violence in the line of duty. There is a dearth of data concerning the psychological sequelae of the frequent exposure to stress and violence, especially among those who work in resource-limited countries such as Botswana.
Aim: To determine the prevalence and predicto...
Although there are some universal themes in the nature of psychotic psychopathology, like delusions and hallucinations, the content of the symptoms is often shaped by cultural beliefs and personal experiences and thus may differ from place to place. The mental health practitioner needs to be aware of the prevalent cultural myths and beliefs in thei...
Like many other low- and middle-income countries, Botswana has struggled to address the shortage of doctors, particularly specialists. In 2009, the country’s first medical school offering an undergraduate medical program was established. A needs and feasibility assessment was conducted with relevant stakeholders to explore the need for specialty tr...
Background: Posttraumatic 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 persistenc...
Introduction
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 Hosp...
Introduction
Research has consistently documented that nurses are at a higher risk for developing burnout syndrome due to the nature of their jobs. The high prevalence of burnout among nursing staff negatively affects healthcare delivery. Nurses experiencing burnout cannot provide quality care or actively participate in health promotion, and those...
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...
Globally, mental health problems have been reported to be more common in youth living with HIV (YLWH) than in the general population, but routine mental health screening is rarely done in high-volume HIV clinics. In 2019, YLWH in a large HIV clinic in Botswana were screened using the Generalized Anxiety Scale-7 (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionna...
Depression is highly prevalent and, when comorbid with other medical conditions, can worsen health outcomes. Implementing routine depression screening within medical clinics can ensure that patients receive suitable treatment and improve overall health outcomes. Unfortunately, depression screening within medical settings is rare, particularly in lo...
Smoking adversely affects tuberculosis (TB) outcomes and may be associated with depression and anxiety among people diagnosed with TB in Botswana. We conducted a cross-sectional study among patients newly diagnosed with TB in Gaborone, Botswana, evaluating factors associated with self-reported cigarette smoking. We performed Poisson regression anal...
Objectives
This study aimed to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on healthcare workers across multiple hospitals in different districts in Botswana.
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study in five public-funded hospitals from three districts in Botswana from 1 June 2020 to 30 October 2020. We used the neuroticism s...
Introduction
Untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results in considerable morbidity and higher risk of mortality. However, little is being done to treat PTSD in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) settings where rates of PTSD are likely to be elevated due to mass exposure of the population to traumatic events. This systematic review aims to summari...
Background: Researchers have increasingly recognized the adverse effects of smoking on tuberculosis (TB) outcomes. Smoking may be a maladaptive coping mechanism for depression and anxiety among TB patients; however, this association has not yet been investigated.
Design/Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among newly diagnosed TB patients...
Background
Research consistently reports elevated rates of exposure to traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people with severe mental illness (SMI). PTSD may be adequately managed with psychotherapy; however, there is a gap when it comes to management in culturally diverse settings like Botswana. This paper describes a stud...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought in its wake an unforeseen mental health crisis. The World Health Organization published a guideline as a way of supporting mental health and psychosocial well-being of different groups during this pandemic. The impact of the pandemic has pushed governments to put measures in place to curb not only the physical health o...
Background: The prevalence of depression is estimated to be high in primary care settings, especially amongst people with chronic diseases. Early identification and management of depression can improve chronic disease outcomes and quality of life, however, there are many missed opportunities in primary care.
Aim: This study aimed to determine the...
Background
Previous research has reported increased risk for psychosis among individuals who use cannabis during adolescence. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the interaction between adolescent cannabis use and other factors in moderating risk for psychosis later in life. Method: We searched four electronic database...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and psychosocial adversities in adolescence have been associated with an increase in substance use disorders (SUDs). Understanding ACEs, and environmental and psychological factors associated with these disorders is imperative in designing and implementing appropriate interventions to address SUDs. This chapter...
Objective
To determine the association between food insecurity and HIV infection with depression and anxiety among new tuberculosis (TB) patients.
Design
Our cross-sectional study assessed depression, anxiety and food insecurity with Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Zung Anxiety Self-Assessment Scale (ZUNG) and Household Food Insecurity Acces...
Background: While untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results in considerable morbidity and higher risk of mortality, little has been done to treat PTSD in low resourced sub-Saharan Africa settings where there is mass exposure of the population to traumatic events. This systematic review aims to summarise available evidence on the effic...
Comorbidity of tuberculosis (TB) and depression may lead to delayed TB treatment initiation. A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and December 2019 to examine the association between depression and delayed TB treatment initiation among newly diagnosed TB patients in Botswana. We used the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and the ZUNG...
Objective: To determine the association between food insecurity and HIV-infection with depression and anxiety among new tuberculosis patients.
Design: Our cross-sectional study assessed depression, anxiety, and food insecurity with Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9), Zung Anxiety Self-Assessment Scale (ZUNG), and Household Food Insecurity Access S...
Background:
The lack of locally validated screening instruments contributes to poor detection of depression in primary care. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a brief and freely available screening tool which was developed for primary care settings; however, its accuracy may be affected by the population in which it is administered. Th...
Mental illness is a common comorbidity of HIV and complicates treatment. In Botswana, stigma impedes treatment of mental illness. We examined explanatory beliefs about mental illness, stigma, and interactions between HIV and mental illness among 42 adults, from HIV clinic and community settings, via thematic analysis of interviews. Respondents endo...
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Hi
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