Gbotemi Bukola Babatunde
Biographic Data
| ID | 6893142 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gbotemi Bukola Babatunde |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gbotemi Bukola |
| FAMILY NAME | Babatunde |
| SIGNATURE | BABATUNDE G B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9147-8637 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Accessing HIV services in Botswana
BACKGROUND: Men who have sex with men (MSM) represent an increasing number of new HIV infections in Botswana. Many in Botswana still hold discriminatory views against people who engage in same-sex practices. While it is well documented that stigma and discrimination undermine efforts to prevent HIV, the literature about the perception and experiences of discrimination against MSM in accessing HIV services in Botswana is scant. OBJECTIVE(S): In th…
Beyond Access
Accessing quality healthcare services is critical to addressing the different health challenges confronting school-going children, especially those in low-resource communities. However, the evidence of access to services is utilisation and not the mere availability of such services. This study explored caregivers' descriptions of the factors influencing the access and utilisation of quality healthcare services for school-going children and their …
Acceptability and accessibility of HIV testing and treatment among men who have sex with men in Botswana
Background : Although HIV testing and treatment are the cornerstones of a comprehensive prevention strategy, their acceptability and accessibility are complex within the healthcare system. Methods : We used Aday and Andersen's conceptual framework of access to healthcare services to explore factors influencing acceptability and accessibility of HIV testing and treatment among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Botswana. A qualitative descriptive …
Current strategies in the reduction of stigma among caregivers of patients with mental illness
Mental healthcare and wellness are a global concern and have increasingly become an essential service and priority from a human rights perspective. However, negative attitudes towards mental health, such as stigmatisation and discrimination from communities and family members, continue to pose challenges for deinstitutionalisation and home care of mentally ill persons. This study aimed to review the literature on the content and implementation me…
Self-testing for Covid-19 in Durban and Eastern Cape, South Africa
Innovative diagnostic solutions are essential to improve COVID-19 case detection and slow its spread in resource-constrained settings. To understand how South African communities may utilise rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen self-testing and react to self-test results, we conducted a qualitative study, involving semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, of healthcare workers, representatives of civil society groups, and potential self-testin…
How do HIV/Aids policies address access to HIV services among men who have sex with men in Botswana
The study assessed Botswana government policies related to HIV/AIDS and international policy documents that were adopted to address the HIV epidemic. Studies have indicated that HIV surveillance among men who have sex with men (MSM) is poor and that they are disproportionally affected by HIV. A document analysis method was employed to assess the Botswana government and international HIV/AIDS policy documents adopted in the country to determine ho…
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How do HIV/Aids policies address access to HIV services among men who have sex with men in Botswana
The study assessed Botswana government policies related to HIV/AIDS and international policy documents that were adopted to address the HIV epidemic. Studies have indicated that HIV surveillance among men who have sex with men (MSM) is poor and that they are disproportionally affected by HIV. A document analysis method was employed to assess the Botswana government and international HIV/AIDS policy documents adopted in the country to determine ho…
Acceptability and accessibility of HIV testing and treatment among men who have sex with men in Botswana
Background : Although HIV testing and treatment are the cornerstones of a comprehensive prevention strategy, their acceptability and accessibility are complex within the healthcare system. Methods : We used Aday and Andersen's conceptual framework of access to healthcare services to explore factors influencing acceptability and accessibility of HIV testing and treatment among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Botswana. A qualitative descriptive …
Current strategies in the reduction of stigma among caregivers of patients with mental illness
Mental healthcare and wellness are a global concern and have increasingly become an essential service and priority from a human rights perspective. However, negative attitudes towards mental health, such as stigmatisation and discrimination from communities and family members, continue to pose challenges for deinstitutionalisation and home care of mentally ill persons. This study aimed to review the literature on the content and implementation me…
Self-testing for Covid-19 in Durban and Eastern Cape, South Africa
Innovative diagnostic solutions are essential to improve COVID-19 case detection and slow its spread in resource-constrained settings. To understand how South African communities may utilise rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen self-testing and react to self-test results, we conducted a qualitative study, involving semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, of healthcare workers, representatives of civil society groups, and potential self-testin…
Accessing HIV services in Botswana
BACKGROUND: Men who have sex with men (MSM) represent an increasing number of new HIV infections in Botswana. Many in Botswana still hold discriminatory views against people who engage in same-sex practices. While it is well documented that stigma and discrimination undermine efforts to prevent HIV, the literature about the perception and experiences of discrimination against MSM in accessing HIV services in Botswana is scant. OBJECTIVE(S): In th…
Beyond Access
Accessing quality healthcare services is critical to addressing the different health challenges confronting school-going children, especially those in low-resource communities. However, the evidence of access to services is utilisation and not the mere availability of such services. This study explored caregivers' descriptions of the factors influencing the access and utilisation of quality healthcare services for school-going children and their …
Medicine (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Health care (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Business (3 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 works) · Men who have sex with men (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Population (3 works)