Search Results - "Olashore, Anthony A."

Pattern of substance use and substance use disorder in adolescent learners at public secondary schools in Gaborone, Botswana by Olashore, Anthony A, Paruk, Saeeda, Maphorisa, Taboka, Mosupiemang, Boitshepo

“…Substance use amongst adolescents remains a global public health challenge. The potential negative health outcomes of substance use suggest the need to…”
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Antiretroviral therapy non-adherence and its relationship with cognitive impairment, alcohol use disorder, and depression in adolescents living with HIV by Olashore, Anthony A, Chiliza, Bonginkosi, Paruk, Saeeda

“…We aimed to compare antiretroviral non-adherence in the behaviourally infected (BIAs) and congenitally infected adolescents (CIAs) and explore its associations…”
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Neuroticism, resilience, and social support: correlates of severe anxiety among hospital workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria and Botswana by Olashore, Anthony A, Akanni, Oluyemi O, Oderinde, Kehinde O

“…Abstract Background The role of healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic may make them more susceptible to anxiety than the general population…”
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Physical violence against health staff by mentally ill patients at a psychiatric hospital in Botswana by Olashore, Anthony A, Akanni, Oluyemi O, Ogundipe, Radiance M

“…Workplace violence is worrisome in the mental health sector. Little is understood about it in sub-Saharan Africa. Consequently, we decided to investigate the…”
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Psychoactive substance use among first-year students in a Botswana University: pattern and demographic correlates by Olashore, Anthony A, Ogunwobi, Olorunfemi, Totego, Eden, Opondo, Philip R

“…Substance use amongst university students is a recognized problem worldwide. Few studies have been carried out in this group in Botswana. These studies have…”
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Psychiatric disorders in adolescents living with HIV in Botswana by Olashore, Anthony A, Paruk, Saeeda, Akanni, Oluyemi O, Chiliza, Bonginkosi

“…As children living with HIV transition from adolescence into adulthood, they face a considerable burden of psychiatric disorders (PDs) which may vary between…”
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Psychiatric disorders and associated risk factors in a sample of adolescents in Gaborone, Botswana: a cross-sectional study by Olashore, Anthony A, Brooks, Wendy, Roy, Hlanganiso, Adebayo, Fatai Adewole, Chiliza, Bonginkosi

“…Despite the high proportion of adolescents living with mental health issues in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), especially in Botswana, there is a…”
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Depression and suicidal behavior among adolescents living with HIV in Botswana: a cross-sectional study by Olashore, Anthony A, Paruk, Saeeda, Tshume, Ontibile, Chiliza, Bonginkosi

“…Abstract Background Depression and suicidal behavior are the main causes of disability and morbidity, especially in adolescents living with HIV (ALWHIV). Data…”
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Neuropsychiatric manifestations of tuberous sclerosis in a young man in a psychiatric hospital in Botswana: a case report by Chabalala, Wame T., Bojosi, Kagiso, Maphane, Tseleng, Olashore, Anthony A.

“…Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), first described in 1880, is a disorder that affects multiple systems. Its symptoms include seizures, intellectual disability,…”
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Polypharmacy among children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders in a mental referral hospital in Botswana by Olashore, Anthony A, Rukewe, Ambrose

“…There is a dearth of data on polypharmacy in child and adolescent mental health in Africa, especially Botswana where children and adults are treated in the…”
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The effectiveness of psychoeducation and problem-solving on depression and treatment adherence in adolescents living with HIV in Botswana: an exploratory clinical trial by Olashore, Anthony A, Paruk, Saeeda, Ogunwale, Adegboyega, Ita, Mkpang, Tomita, Andrew, Chiliza, Bonginkosi

“…This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of psychological interventions (PI): psychoeducation, problem-solving, and rehearsal strategies on depression and…”
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Burnout and associated factors among nurses in psychiatric and general tertiary hospitals in Botswana: A cross-sectional study by Molebatsi, Keneilwe, Musindo, Otsetswe, Bojosi, Kagiso, Wambua, Nduku, Olashore, Anthony A

“…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…”
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Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder in HIV-Infected Adolescents in Botswana: A Comparison Between the Congenitally Infected and Behaviorally Infected Adolescents by Olashore, Anthony A, Paruk, Saeeda, Brooks, Merrian, Chiliza, Bonginkosi

“…Substance use is a major obstacle to preventing and managing HIV among adolescents, who account for 30% of new infections in many parts of the world, including…”
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Mental health research in Botswana: a semi-systematic scoping review by Opondo, Philip R., Olashore, Anthony A., Molebatsi, Keneilwe, Othieno, Caleb J., Ayugi, James O.

“…Mental and substance use disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite this, there is a paucity of mental health research in low- and…”
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Impact of Psychiatry Posting on Attitudes Toward Mental Illness: A Prospective Cohort Study of Medical Students From Three Universities by Akanni, Oluyemi O, Eboreime-Oikeh, Imesidayo O, Oyeyemi, Oderinde K, Olashore, Anthony A

“…Negative attitudes towards mental illness are known to exist among medical students in Nigeria. However, the effect of undergoing a rotation in psychiatry on…”
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Psychological Distress, Drug Use, and Internet Use: The Association with Poor Sleep Quality in a Sample of Secondary School Students by Olashore, Anthony A., Akanni, Oluyemi O., Ayilara, Olaniyi O.

“…Sleep problems are common among children and adolescents. Sleep quality plays a significant role in their mental health. We aimed to determine the prevalence…”
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Association of Dopamine Transporter Gene (DAT1) 40 bp 3′ UTR VNTR Polymorphism (rs28363170) and Cannabis Use Disorder by Olasore, Holiness SA, Osuntoki, Akinniyi A, Magbagbeola, Olubunmi A, Awesu, Abdur-Rasheed B, Olashore, Anthony A

“…Introduction: Cannabis remains the most widely used illicit drug among Nigerians, often associated with psychiatric disorders. Since genetic predisposition has…”
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Predictors of bullying reported by perpetrators in a sample of senior school students in Benin City, Nigeria by Olashore, Anthony A, Osasona, Samuel O, Uwadiae, Enobakhare, Akanni, Oluyemi O

“…Background: Bullying behaviour amongst adolescents is becoming a significant public health challenge. Whilst the traditional and electronic bullying as…”
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Post-traumatic stress disorder among the staff of a mental health hospital: Prevalence and risk factors by Akanni, Oluyemi O., Molebatsi, Keneilwe, Olashore, Anthony A., Ogunjumo, John 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…”
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Psychosocial predictors of anxiety and depression in a sample of healthcare workers in Botswana during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multicenter cross-sectional study by Olashore, Anthony A, Molebatsi, Keneilwe, Musindo, Otsetswe, Bojosi, Kagiso, Obadia, Isaac, Molefe-Baikai, Onkabetse Julia, Tshitenge, Stephane, Opondo, Philip

“…Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on healthcare workers across multiple hospitals in different…”
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