Keneilwe Molebatsi
Biographic Data
| ID | 175572 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Keneilwe Molebatsi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Keneilwe |
| FAMILY NAME | Molebatsi |
| SIGNATURE | MOLEBATSI K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Botswana |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4741-3278 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Associated Factors Among Undergraduate Students at the University of Botswana
Internet Addiction (IA) is an emerging public health concern, especially among young adults. It has been associated with various psychiatric conditions, including depression and anxiety. Despite increasing internet access in Botswana, local data on IA and its psychological correlates remain limited. This study investigates the prevalence and patterns of internet addiction and its association with depression and anxiety among undergraduate student…
Cultural adaptation of a brief psychological intervention for PTSD in severe mental illness
High rates of trauma exposure among patients with severe mental illness (SMI) in Botswana highlight the need for appropriate interventions. Culturally adapted interventions have been reported to be more acceptable, effective and feasible. This study aimed to culturally adapt the Brief Relaxation, Education and Trauma Healing (BREATHE), a brief psychological intervention to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among people with SMI in Botsw…
Association between Childhood Trauma, Mental Health Symptoms and Adherence Among Youth Living with HIV in Botswana
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40653-024-00658-x
Correlates of adverse childhood experiences among admitted patients with schizophrenia in a referral psychiatric hospital in Botswana
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 Hospital in Botswana. Methods: In a cross-sectional cohort study, 128 adult patients diagnosed with Sch…
Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide/self-injury in adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Botswana
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 Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) in a pilot standard-of-care screening programme. Two-way ANOVA was used to describe th…
The association of household food insecurity and HIV infection with common mental disorders among newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients in Botswana
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 Access Scale, respectively. Poisson regression models with robust variance were used to examine correlat…
Depression and delayed tuberculosis treatment initiation among newly diagnosed patients in Botswana
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 self-rating anxiety scale to assess depressive and anxiety symptoms, respectively. Delayed TB treatm…
It's When the Trees Blossom
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 endorse witchcraft as a predominant causal belief, in addition to drug abuse and effects of HIV. Respond…
Mythical and supernatural creatures in psychiatric symptomatology
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 their geographical area of practice. The increased globalization and migration of individuals makes it i…
It's When the Trees Blossom
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 endorse witchcraft as a predominant causal belief, in addition to drug abuse and effects of HIV. Respond…
Correlates of adverse childhood experiences among admitted patients with schizophrenia in a referral psychiatric hospital in Botswana
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 Hospital in Botswana. Methods: In a cross-sectional cohort study, 128 adult patients diagnosed with Sch…
Mythical and supernatural creatures in psychiatric symptomatology
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 their geographical area of practice. The increased globalization and migration of individuals makes it i…
It's When the Trees Blossom
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 endorse witchcraft as a predominant causal belief, in addition to drug abuse and effects of HIV. Respond…
Depression and delayed tuberculosis treatment initiation among newly diagnosed patients in Botswana
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 self-rating anxiety scale to assess depressive and anxiety symptoms, respectively. Delayed TB treatm…
The association of household food insecurity and HIV infection with common mental disorders among newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients in Botswana
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 Access Scale, respectively. Poisson regression models with robust variance were used to examine correlat…
Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide/self-injury in adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Botswana
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 Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) in a pilot standard-of-care screening programme. Two-way ANOVA was used to describe th…
Association between Childhood Trauma, Mental Health Symptoms and Adherence Among Youth Living with HIV in Botswana
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40653-024-00658-x
Correlates of adverse childhood experiences among admitted patients with schizophrenia in a referral psychiatric hospital in Botswana
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 Hospital in Botswana. Methods: In a cross-sectional cohort study, 128 adult patients diagnosed with Sch…
Cultural adaptation of a brief psychological intervention for PTSD in severe mental illness
High rates of trauma exposure among patients with severe mental illness (SMI) in Botswana highlight the need for appropriate interventions. Culturally adapted interventions have been reported to be more acceptable, effective and feasible. This study aimed to culturally adapt the Brief Relaxation, Education and Trauma Healing (BREATHE), a brief psychological intervention to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among people with SMI in Botsw…
Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Associated Factors Among Undergraduate Students at the University of Botswana
Internet Addiction (IA) is an emerging public health concern, especially among young adults. It has been associated with various psychiatric conditions, including depression and anxiety. Despite increasing internet access in Botswana, local data on IA and its psychological correlates remain limited. This study investigates the prevalence and patterns of internet addiction and its association with depression and anxiety among undergraduate student…
Mental health (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Depression (economics (4 works) · Mental illness (4 works) · Anxiety (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (3 works)