Mahlelehlele, BokangMasakoane, ReentsengMaselinyane, TsekoContable, Nthabiseng2024-01-162024-01-162023-10Mahlelehlele 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); 1-5.2771-9057https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/1780Objective: 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.enAdultsAttitudesDementiaKnowledgePerceptionsArticle