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

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dc.contributor.authorMahlelehlele, Bokang
dc.contributor.authorMasakoane, Reentseng
dc.contributor.authorMaselinyane, Tseko
dc.contributor.authorContable, Nthabiseng
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-16T10:16:47Z
dc.date.available2024-01-16T10:16:47Z
dc.date.issued2023-10
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 semistructured 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 insuffient 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 affcted individuals and families may be supported accordingly.en
dc.identifier.citationMahlelehlele BA, Masakoane R, Maselinyane T, et al. Knowledge, Perceptions and Practices of Adults towards Dementia at a Selected Hospital in Lesotho. Recent Adv Clin Trials. 2023; 3(3); 1-5.en
dc.identifier.issn2771-9057
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/1780
dc.language.isoenen
dc.subjectAdultsen
dc.subjectAttitudesen
dc.subjectDementiaen
dc.subjectKnowledgeen
dc.subjectPerceptionsen
dc.titleKnowledge, perceptions and practices of adults towards dementia at a selected hospital in Lesothoen
dc.typeArticleen
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