Most of patients in Lesotho receive health care primary (PHC) facilities which are mostly managed by nurses. PHC facilities, comprise center settings at basic services (including antiretroviral therapy (ART)) affordable and accessible targeted towards individuals, families, communities or groups. In Lesotho, was initiated 2001 the free ART program started November 2004. As prevalence HIV/AIDS remains high (25%), not much is known about accessibility these settings. The aim this study to...

In Lesotho various traditional medicines have been reported to aid in the management of HIV/Aids, although evidence is yet be tested scientifically. The purpose this study was explore and describe experiences HIV-positive/ Aids patients using Sesotho for HIV/Aids related symptoms. An explorative qualitative research design used which a sample 17 HIV-positive adults aged between 18 49 years purposively sampled interviewed individually. Two themes emerged from data, namely: (1) (2) views on...

In Lesotho, primary healthcare is the main access point for health services. While nurses and midwives provide most of care at this level, assessments clinical education programs have highlighted gaps in experiences nursing midwifery students. This case study examines placement students clinics alongside preceptors. The placements with varied experience, better preparing them to practice clinics. To date, more than 700 been placed 40 rural centres 228 preceptors trained. government scaling...

In 2020, Lesotho reported 541 new cases of cervical cancer and 362 women died. This study aimed to assess the attitudes practices towards screening. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was used collect data from 289 participants who were selected using convenience sampling 27 health facilities. Permission conduct obtained National University Ministry Health (ID43-2022). The written informed consent sought took part voluntarily. Data analyzed SPSS (Statistical Packages for...

Abstract Background Contraceptive service provision to teenagers prevents pregnancy and childbirth complications, which are the leading causes of death among teenage girls globally. Aim The study aimed assess how utilized contraceptive services provided at selected healthcare facilities in Lesotho. Methodology A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was used collect data from 194 who were conveniently sampled two health Berea district, Permission conduct sought granted Ministry...

Unplanned pregnancy amongst youth is a fundamental health problem that affects both developing and developed countries globally. There are various factors associated with unplanned these have differing propagators. pregnancies account for over half of total in Lesotho; contribute vast percentage overall. This study aimed to assess which among youths who sought antenatal postnatal care services at selected government hospital Lesotho. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used, data...

<i>Background</i>: Nurses are at the forefront of fight against COVID-19. The modest number perspectives among healthcare practitioners remained an issue, particularly in developing nations such as Lesotho. <i>Objectives</i>: This study aimed to assess nurses working primary setting on managing COVID-19 <i>Method</i>: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used collect data using a...

The Community ART Group (CAG) model is a community-led implemented to support people living with HIV address barriers treatment continuity which remain challenge in Lesotho. This study sought explore the perspectives of and that healthcare service providers, regarding CAG selected health facilities An explorative descriptive qualitative was conducted among purposively 20 8 providers at 3 facilities. Qualitative data were collected through face-to-face in-depth interviews using...

<i>Background</i>: Contraceptive service provision to teenagers prevents pregnancy and childbirth complications, which are the leading causes of death among teenage girls globally. The study aimed assess how utilized contraceptive services provided at selected healthcare facilities in Lesotho. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was used collect data from 194 who were conveniently sampled two health Berea district, Permission conduct sought granted...

Abstract Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains the common cause of maternal mortality. More than half deaths from PPH occur within 24 hours delivery and could be prevented through midwives’ compliance with guidelines standards for clinical practice. This study aimed to assess practices regarding management in Maseru Lesotho. A quantitative cross-sectional was undertaken. Convenience sampling used select 220 midwives who voluntarily completed a structured self-administered questionnaire....

The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences nurses HIV-positive patients regarding antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme in primary healthcare (PHC) settings Lesotho. A descriptive qualitative design used collect data which were analysed using a constant comparative analysis. Purposive sampling select participants who participated focus group discussions. Five themes 19 sub-themes emerged from analysis, namely ART programme, service delivery, unavailability...

Background: Health care professionals at the front line of COVID-19 pandemic require continued support to ensure not only their well-being, but enhanced for those infected by disease. This study aimed assess perceptions health providers regarding in Lesotho. Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used collect data from 190 healthcare workers who were conveniently sampled a total 25 facilities and completed structured questionnaires. Data collected September 2021...

The National University of Lesotho Nursing Department, in implementing the first Master degree programme Nursing, conducted a rapid needs assessment to understand nursing education status country, establish nature suitable meet country and identify core competencies expected from graduates produced programme. A quantitative survey was administered registered nurses and/or midwives who were selected conveniently 93 returned completed questionnaires. Data analysed using Microsoft Excel...

Aggressive behaviour of inpatients in mental health facilities occurs globally and is a serious nursing problem. Consequently, there insufficient research studies conducted among nurses regarding the types aggressive displayed by patients psychiatric institutions. The purpose this study was to determine nurses’ perceptions selected hospital Lesotho. A quantitative descriptive survey used collect data from 119 who were quota sampling. collected means self-administered questionnaire, analysed...

In Lesotho, ART services are provided in primary health care (PHC) facilities which mostly run by nurses. This study aimed to describe perceptions of nurses regarding the antiretroviral therapy at PHC across six selected districts Lesotho. A cross sectional survey was conducted convenience sampling used select 214 working districts. They completed a structured self-report questionnaire that collected information on their using Likert scale with options (strongly agree, neutral, disagree,...

Abstract Background In Lesotho, cervical cancer is the most common female and leading cause of death amongst women. 2019, annual number new cases was 477 346 women died from related complications in Lesotho. Aim The aim this study to assess knowledge attitudes young towards screening at a selected higher education institution Methods A quantitative cross-sectional research design used collect data using an interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire 80 who were randomly selected....

Maternal deaths are a pervasive problem that frequently occurs in developing countries, driven by socio-economic issues, healthcare service-related pre-existing health conditions, professional-related and socio-cultural issues. This paper describes the psychological experiences of midwives regarding maternal at two selected public hospitals Lesotho. A qualitative, phenomenological inquiry was employed to collect data from purposively sample 10 through face-to-face interviews. Audiotapes were...

Background: Mental disorders are highly prevalent among people living with HIV/AIDS compared the general population. In sub-Saharan Africa, where Lesotho resides, there high and mental disorder prevalence significant treatment gaps. Nurses primary providers in but lack skills resources to implement health care integration, which World Health Organisation recommends. This study sought explore describe perceptions of nurses regarding integration services treatment. A qualitative, explorative,...

In Lesotho, the healthcare system was not prepared to deal with Covid-19 pandemic as there inadequate PPE and community transmission became a problem because backlog of tests, delaying results tests.This study aimed explore describe experiences HCPs on management in Lesotho. An explorative descriptive qualitative design used collect data from professionals who were purposively sampled five health facilities took part focus group discussions. Written informed consent sought participants...

Aim An evaluative tool for the antiretroviral therapy programme was developed use in primary health care setting of Lesotho. Background Information on processes followed development standardized and acceptable tools is not always available to practicing nurses. Methods Behaviours affecting (ART) were contextualized using conceptual model social programmes Intervention Wheel framework. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design used describe perceptions explore experiences nurses patients....