Poloko Nuggert Ntshwarang
Biographic Data
| ID | 3591267 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Poloko Nuggert Ntshwarang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Poloko Nuggert |
| FAMILY NAME | Ntshwarang |
| SIGNATURE | NTSHWARANG P N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Botswana |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7035-6665 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Contextualized theory-based predictors of intention to practice monogamy among adolescents in Botswana junior secondary schools: Results of focus group sessions and a cross-sectional study
Culture and tradition influences behaviour. Multiple partner and concurrent relationships are made responsible for the increase of HIV infection in Sub-Saharan Africa. A contextualized "Theory of Planned Behaviour" was used to identify predictors of intention to practice monogamy. A mixed method design using qualitative data from focus groups, stories and a survey were analyzed for quantitative data. The qualitative data added to the behavioural …
Oral communication: A gateway to understanding adolescents' sexual risk behaviour
Sub-Saharan Africa is predominantly an oral society. Oral communication tools such as songs, proverbs and metaphorical sayings are used to inform and educate people. These communication tools are not usually seen as methods for data collection, more especially in HIV and AIDS research. Oral communication tools are important in the context of Botswana because they produce a descriptive and analytical basis for understanding adolescents' behaviour …
Why Wait 'til Marriage? The Determinants of Premarital Sex among Adolescents in a Country in Sub-Saharan Africa: Botswana
The purpose of the study was to describe the premarital sexual behaviors of Botswana adolescents and examine the factors associated with premarital sex intentions. An anonymous self-reported questionnaire was administered to 1,054 pupils ages 10 to 18 years in school and out of school. The findings indicate that the theory of planned behavior provides a model for developing interventions to reduce the risk behavior in regard to HIV/AIDS through p…
Social Workers Working with HIV and Aids in Health Care Settings: A Case Study of Botswana
The emerging challenge to deal with the HIV and AIDS pandemic is real and complex with profound short- and long-term consequences and implications to every aspect of life. Social workers therefore make a holistic assessment which addresses the mental, emotional, physical and environmental needs, challenges and successes of the clients. This paper is a literature review which describes the practice of social workers in health care settings in Bots…
Contextualized theory-based predictors of intention to practice monogamy among adolescents in Botswana junior secondary schools: Results of focus group sessions and a cross-sectional study
Culture and tradition influences behaviour. Multiple partner and concurrent relationships are made responsible for the increase of HIV infection in Sub-Saharan Africa. A contextualized "Theory of Planned Behaviour" was used to identify predictors of intention to practice monogamy. A mixed method design using qualitative data from focus groups, stories and a survey were analyzed for quantitative data. The qualitative data added to the behavioural …
Social Workers Working with HIV and Aids in Health Care Settings: A Case Study of Botswana
The emerging challenge to deal with the HIV and AIDS pandemic is real and complex with profound short- and long-term consequences and implications to every aspect of life. Social workers therefore make a holistic assessment which addresses the mental, emotional, physical and environmental needs, challenges and successes of the clients. This paper is a literature review which describes the practice of social workers in health care settings in Bots…
Social Workers Working with HIV and Aids in Health Care Settings: A Case Study of Botswana
The emerging challenge to deal with the HIV and AIDS pandemic is real and complex with profound short- and long-term consequences and implications to every aspect of life. Social workers therefore make a holistic assessment which addresses the mental, emotional, physical and environmental needs, challenges and successes of the clients. This paper is a literature review which describes the practice of social workers in health care settings in Bots…
Oral communication: A gateway to understanding adolescents' sexual risk behaviour
Sub-Saharan Africa is predominantly an oral society. Oral communication tools such as songs, proverbs and metaphorical sayings are used to inform and educate people. These communication tools are not usually seen as methods for data collection, more especially in HIV and AIDS research. Oral communication tools are important in the context of Botswana because they produce a descriptive and analytical basis for understanding adolescents' behaviour …
Why Wait 'til Marriage? The Determinants of Premarital Sex among Adolescents in a Country in Sub-Saharan Africa: Botswana
The purpose of the study was to describe the premarital sexual behaviors of Botswana adolescents and examine the factors associated with premarital sex intentions. An anonymous self-reported questionnaire was administered to 1,054 pupils ages 10 to 18 years in school and out of school. The findings indicate that the theory of planned behavior provides a model for developing interventions to reduce the risk behavior in regard to HIV/AIDS through p…
Contextualized theory-based predictors of intention to practice monogamy among adolescents in Botswana junior secondary schools: Results of focus group sessions and a cross-sectional study
Culture and tradition influences behaviour. Multiple partner and concurrent relationships are made responsible for the increase of HIV infection in Sub-Saharan Africa. A contextualized "Theory of Planned Behaviour" was used to identify predictors of intention to practice monogamy. A mixed method design using qualitative data from focus groups, stories and a survey were analyzed for quantitative data. The qualitative data added to the behavioural …
Psychology (4 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychological intervention (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Context (archaeology (2 works)