Nurses’ Perceptions Regarding the Antiretroviral Therapy Services at Selected Health Facilities in Lesotho

Isabel Nyangu; Zerish Zethu Nkosi

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Nurses’ Perceptions Regarding the Antiretroviral Therapy Services at Selected Health Facilities in Lesotho

Isabel Nyangu, Zerish Zethu Nkosi

Published in American Journal of Nursing Science (Volume 11, Issue 1)

Received: 3 December 2021 Accepted: 29 December 2021 Published: 15 January 2022

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Abstract

In Lesotho, ART services are provided in primary health care (PHC) facilities which are mostly run by nurses. This study aimed to describe perceptions of nurses regarding the antiretroviral therapy services at PHC facilities across six selected districts in Lesotho. A cross sectional survey was conducted in which convenience sampling was used to select 214 nurses working at PHC facilities across six districts. They completed a structured self-report questionnaire that collected information on their perceptions using a Likert scale with six options (strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, strongly disagree, and no answer). The response rate was 92% (n=197) and data were analyzed using SPSS (23). Nurses’ perceptions were positive and the same on whether ARVS and other medications were available; they were qualified and competent to provide ART services; they had adequate resources and equipment to provide ART services; they were satisfied with their jobs and the services they provided; and there was monitoring and evaluating system for the ART services. Nurses’ perceptions significantly differed and were mostly negative on whether they were adequately staffed to provide ART services; their organizational structures allowed for the provision of adequate and efficient services; ART services were accessible; and there was adequate and accurate documentation of the ART services they provided. As nurses are the main health care providers in Lesotho, their perceptions are important in improving service delivery. It is important to standardize ART services across the districts to ensure equitable accessibility in line with service demand.

Published in	American Journal of Nursing Science (Volume 11, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajns.20221101.11
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Antiretroviral Therapy Services, Nurses’ Perceptions, Primary Health Care, Lesotho

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Isabel Nyangu

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho
Zerish Zethu Nkosi

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho

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