Esther Seloilwe
Biographic Data
| ID | 7594826 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Esther Seloilwe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Esther |
| FAMILY NAME | Seloilwe |
| SIGNATURE | SELOILWE E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Botswana |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4324-2336 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
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
Sexuality Issues Among Adolescents Living with HIV and Aids in Botswana
Most of the adolescents living with HIV and AIDS were born prior to the introduction of the Antiretroviral Therapy in Botswana. This cohort had just reached adolescence and it was imperative to understand their sexuality and 26 ALWHA aged 15 to 19 years, their parents/guardians and health care providers participated in the study. An elicitation survey was conducted among this group followed by Focus Group Discussions. In-depth interviews were con…
Association of Adolescent- and Parent-Reported Relationship Functioning with HIV Sexual Risk Among Adolescents in Botswana
Rapid psychosocial function screening test identified treatment failure in HIV+ African youth
Psychosocial dysfunction in older children and adolescents is common and may lead to nonadherence to HIV treatments. Poor adherence leads to HIV treatment failure and the development of resistant virus. In resource-limited settings where treatment options are typically limited to only one or two available lines of therapy, identification of individuals at highest risk of failure before failure occurs is of critical importance. Rapid screening too…
Depression in HIV-Positive Women in Gaborone, Botswana
This cross-sectional study measured prevalence of depression and suicide ideation in 62 randomly selected HIV-positive (HIV+) women in Botswana, a resource-limited country at the center of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. They were administered two screening measures of depression, an inventory of activities of daily living (ADL), and subjective questionnaire of cognitive functioning. Results show that the two screening measures are useful for detecting de…
Depression Among HIV-Positive Individuals in Botswana
Risks and Protective Behaviors of Adolescents Living With HIV/Aids in Botswana
HIV and AIDS are a major problem in Botswana. Studies have revealed that they have mostly affected young people, most of whom will have been infected with HIV during their teenage years. The prevalence among young people aged 15-24 is 16.9% and 6.6% among adolescents aged 15-19 years. It is therefore crucial to examine perceived contextual factors that influence adolescents living with HIV and AIDS, the risks that they encounter, and the behavior…
Voices from the Frontlines
The papers in this special issue focus on the topic of violence against women. This group of scholarly works explores theoretical issues, context and health care interventions pertaining to violence in womenâ s lives. In conjunction with this special issue, this editorial provides a synopsis of presentations and discussions about the topic of the intersections of gender-based violence, HIV and the girl child that took place in July 2008 as part o…
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Depression Among HIV-Positive Individuals in Botswana
Risks and Protective Behaviors of Adolescents Living With HIV/Aids in Botswana
HIV and AIDS are a major problem in Botswana. Studies have revealed that they have mostly affected young people, most of whom will have been infected with HIV during their teenage years. The prevalence among young people aged 15-24 is 16.9% and 6.6% among adolescents aged 15-19 years. It is therefore crucial to examine perceived contextual factors that influence adolescents living with HIV and AIDS, the risks that they encounter, and the behavior…
Voices from the Frontlines
The papers in this special issue focus on the topic of violence against women. This group of scholarly works explores theoretical issues, context and health care interventions pertaining to violence in womenâ s lives. In conjunction with this special issue, this editorial provides a synopsis of presentations and discussions about the topic of the intersections of gender-based violence, HIV and the girl child that took place in July 2008 as part o…
Rapid psychosocial function screening test identified treatment failure in HIV+ African youth
Psychosocial dysfunction in older children and adolescents is common and may lead to nonadherence to HIV treatments. Poor adherence leads to HIV treatment failure and the development of resistant virus. In resource-limited settings where treatment options are typically limited to only one or two available lines of therapy, identification of individuals at highest risk of failure before failure occurs is of critical importance. Rapid screening too…
Depression in HIV-Positive Women in Gaborone, Botswana
This cross-sectional study measured prevalence of depression and suicide ideation in 62 randomly selected HIV-positive (HIV+) women in Botswana, a resource-limited country at the center of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. They were administered two screening measures of depression, an inventory of activities of daily living (ADL), and subjective questionnaire of cognitive functioning. Results show that the two screening measures are useful for detecting de…
Association of Adolescent- and Parent-Reported Relationship Functioning with HIV Sexual Risk Among Adolescents in Botswana
Sexuality Issues Among Adolescents Living with HIV and Aids in Botswana
Most of the adolescents living with HIV and AIDS were born prior to the introduction of the Antiretroviral Therapy in Botswana. This cohort had just reached adolescence and it was imperative to understand their sexuality and 26 ALWHA aged 15 to 19 years, their parents/guardians and health care providers participated in the study. An elicitation survey was conducted among this group followed by Focus Group Discussions. In-depth interviews were con…
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
Medicine (8 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (7 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (6 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works)