Billy Tsima
University of Botswana
34 Papers
104 Citations
Billy Tsima is an academic researcher from University of Botswana. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Population. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 29 publications.
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Papers
Assessment of nurses’ cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skills within three district hospitals in Botswana
TL;DR: Poor CPR knowledge and skills among registered nurses may impede the survival and management of cardiac arrest victims and employers and nursing professional bodies in Botswana should encourage and monitor regular CPR refresher courses.
Validity of the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score for Detecting Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes among General Medical Outpatients in Botswana.
Bernard Omech,Julius Chacha Mwita,Jose-Gaby Tshikuka,Billy Tsima,Oathokwa Nkomazna,Kennedy Amone-P'Olak +5 more
TL;DR: The findings indicate that the Finnish questionnaire was only modestly effective in predicting undiagnosed type 2 diabetes among outpatients in Botswana.
High Levels of Post-Abortion Complication in a Setting Where Abortion Service Is Not Legalized.
Tadele Melese,Dereje Habte,Billy Tsima,Keitshokile Dintle Mogobe,Kesegofetse Chabaesele,Goabaone Rankgoane,Tshiamo R. Keakabetse,Mabole Masweu,Mosidi Mokotedi,Mpho Motana,Badani Moreri-Ntshabele +10 more
TL;DR: Assessment of post-abortion complications in Botswana finds mechanisms need to be devised in the health facilities to evacuate the uterus in good time whenever it is indicated and to be equipped to handle the fatal complications.
New family medicine residency training programme: Residents' perspectives from the University of Botswana.
Deogratias O. Mbuka,Stephane Tshitenge,Vincent Setlhare,Billy Tsima,Ganiyu Adewale,Luise Parsons +5 more
TL;DR: It is learnt that residents are capable of valuable inputs for improvement of their programme when engaged and need for the Department of Family Medicine to work with the Ministry of Health to set a clear career pathway for future graduates.
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HIV and diabetes in Africa
TL;DR: How HIV infection and exposure to antiretroviral therapy can affect glycaemic control and onset of diabetic complications is described and diabetic management in patients on HAART is reviewed with particular focus on which anti-diabetic drugs are safe and effective.
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