Knowledge, perceptions and practices of adults towards dementia at a selected hospital in Lesotho

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dc.contributor.authorMahlelehlele, Bokang Amelia
dc.contributor.authorConstable, Nthabiseng
dc.contributor.authorMasakoane, Reentseng
dc.contributor.authorMaselinyane, Tseko
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-15T11:43:26Z
dc.date.available2024-04-15T11:43:26Z
dc.date.issued2023-10-28
dc.description.abstractObjective: This study aimed to determine knowledge, perceptions and practices towards dementia in adults seeking health services at a selected hospital in Lesotho. Method: The descriptive quantitative research design was used in conducting the study. A sample of 52 participants were selected using convenience sampling method. Data was collected using pre-tested semi- structured questionnaire written in both English and Sesotho languages. Data was analyzed through the use of Microsoft Excel, presented on frequency tables, pie charts and bar charts. Results: The study results revealed that there is dearth of knowledge towards dementia (27%), majority of participants (n=26) had insufficient knowledge towards dementia. On the perception, 26.9% strongly perceived dementia as witchcraft and 34.6% of participants disregard dementia as part of the aging process. As much as majority of participants (63.5%) reported that demented people should be hospitalized, 13.5% of adults still believed that demented people should seek prophetic help. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is need to raise awareness regarding mental health such as dementia so that affected individuals and families may be supported accordinglyen
dc.description.sponsorshipSelfen
dc.identifier.issn2771-9057
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/1940
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherRecent Advances in Clinical Trialsen
dc.subjectAdults, attitudes, dementia, knowledge, perceptionsen
dc.titleKnowledge, perceptions and practices of adults towards dementia at a selected hospital in Lesothoen
dc.typeArticleen
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