All Outputs (49)

Health Professionals Perceptions Regarding Mental Health Care Services Quality in a Selected Psychiatric Hospital in Lesotho (2021)
Journal Article
Ramokanate, S., Nyangu, I., & Tsekoa, L. (2021). Health Professionals Perceptions Regarding Mental Health Care Services Quality in a Selected Psychiatric Hospital in Lesotho. Merit Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 9(8), 354-360

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of health professionals regarding mental healthcare services quality at a selected psychiatric mental health setting in Lesotho. An exploratory descriptive qualitative design was used to collec... Read More about Health Professionals Perceptions Regarding Mental Health Care Services Quality in a Selected Psychiatric Hospital in Lesotho.

Lesotho Civil Society Organizations’ HIV And TB Priority Charter for Children and Adolescents (2021)
Report
(2021). Lesotho Civil Society Organizations’ HIV And TB Priority Charter for Children and Adolescents. National Aids Commission, Lesotho, EGPAF Lesotho

The aim was to assist Civil Society Organisations in identifying priority areas for children and adolescents in the response to TB and HIV in Lesotho

Nurses' Perceptions regarding Types of Aggressive Behaviour displayed by Patients in a Selected Psychiatric Hospital in Lesotho (2021)
Journal Article
Rathobei, L., Nyangu, I., & Dube, M. (2021). Nurses' Perceptions regarding Types of Aggressive Behaviour displayed by Patients in a Selected Psychiatric Hospital in Lesotho. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 23(1), Article 8325. https://doi.org/10.25159/2520-5293/8325

Aggressive behaviour of inpatients in mental health facilities occurs globally and is a serious nursing problem. Consequently, there is insufficient research studies conducted among nurses regarding the types of aggressive behaviour displayed by pati... Read More about Nurses' Perceptions regarding Types of Aggressive Behaviour displayed by Patients in a Selected Psychiatric Hospital in Lesotho.

A simple tool to evaluate the antiretroviral therapy programme in primary health care setting of Lesotho (2020)
Journal Article
Nyangu, I., & Nkosi, Z. Z. (2020). A simple tool to evaluate the antiretroviral therapy programme in primary health care setting of Lesotho. Journal of Nursing Management, 28(2), 417-424. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12944

Aim
An evaluative tool for the antiretroviral therapy programme was developed for use in the primary health care setting of Lesotho.

Background
Information on processes followed in the development of standardized and acceptable evaluative tools... Read More about A simple tool to evaluate the antiretroviral therapy programme in primary health care setting of Lesotho.

Assessment of knowledge of secondary/high school students on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), HIV, sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), nutrition and substance use and abuse in Lesotho (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nyangu, I. (2019, December). Assessment of knowledge of secondary/high school students on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), HIV, sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), nutrition and substance use and abuse in Lesotho. Paper presented at 11th National Health Research Forum

Experiences of Patients and Registered Nurses regarding the Antiretroviral Therapy Programme (2019)
Journal Article
Nyangu, I., & Nkosi, Z. Z. (2019). Experiences of Patients and Registered Nurses regarding the Antiretroviral Therapy Programme. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 21(1), https://doi.org/10.25159/2520-5293/4328

The purpose of this study was to explore and to describe the experiences of nurses and HIV-positive patients regarding the antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme in primary healthcare (PHC) settings in Lesotho. A descriptive qualitative design was us... Read More about Experiences of Patients and Registered Nurses regarding the Antiretroviral Therapy Programme.

Antiretroviral therapy program accessibility across Lesotho districts' primary health care centers (2019)
Journal Article
Nyangu, I., & Nkosi, Z. Z. (2019). Antiretroviral therapy program accessibility across Lesotho districts' primary health care centers. Journal of Public Health and Diseases, 2(2), 32-40. https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2019.035

Most of patients in Lesotho receive health care in primary health care (PHC) facilities which are mostly managed by nurses. PHC facilities, which comprise health center facilities, are settings at which basic health care services (including antiretro... Read More about Antiretroviral therapy program accessibility across Lesotho districts' primary health care centers.

Establishing the context for a Master degree programme in Nursing at the National University of Lesotho (2019)
Journal Article
Mtshali, N. G., Nyangu, I., Molise, N., Tsekoa, L., Ranneileng, M., Qhobela, M. C., & Ralejoana, N. (2019). Establishing the context for a Master degree programme in Nursing at the National University of Lesotho. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 10, 102-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2019.02.002

The National University of Lesotho Nursing Department, in implementing the first Master degree programme in Nursing, conducted a rapid needs assessment to understand the nursing education status in the country, establish the nature of the Master degr... Read More about Establishing the context for a Master degree programme in Nursing at the National University of Lesotho.

Evaluation Of Antiretroviral Therapy Programme In Primary Health Care Settings In Lesotho-Results (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nyangu, I., & Nkosi, Z. Z. (2018, October). Evaluation Of Antiretroviral Therapy Programme In Primary Health Care Settings In Lesotho-Results. Presented at SADC international conference on postgraduate research for sustainable development, Gaborone, Botswana

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antiretroviral therapy programme in primary health care setting in Lesotho. Mixed methods research using a convergent parallel design was used to collect data. Registered nurses, midwives, nurse clinician... Read More about Evaluation Of Antiretroviral Therapy Programme In Primary Health Care Settings In Lesotho-Results.

Using Websites to Retrieve Literature (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nyangu, I. (2018, December). Using Websites to Retrieve Literature. Presented at Department of Nursing Seminar, Maseru, Lesotho

HIV/AIDS management: perspectives of HIV positive patients on traditional medicines and antiretroviral therapy (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nyangu, I., Mokwena, K., & Nkosi, Z. Z. (2018, August). HIV/AIDS management: perspectives of HIV positive patients on traditional medicines and antiretroviral therapy. Paper presented at 2018 Unisa Decoloniality Conference - Decolonisation and Re-Afrikanisation: A Conversation, South Africa

Student and preceptor perceptions of primary health care clinical placements during pre-service education: Qualitative results from a quasi-experimental study (2017)
Journal Article
Phafoli, S. H., Christensen-Majid, A., Skolnik, L., Reinhardt, S., Nyangu, I., Whalen, M., & Stender, S. C. (2018). Student and preceptor perceptions of primary health care clinical placements during pre-service education: Qualitative results from a quasi-experimental study. Nurse Education in Practice, 28, 224-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2017.10.012

As a practice discipline, nursing education has a mandate to collaborate with all clinical settings, including primary health care (PHC), to prepare nursing students to function effectively in different settings upon deployment. Prior to 2011, nursin... Read More about Student and preceptor perceptions of primary health care clinical placements during pre-service education: Qualitative results from a quasi-experimental study.

Evaluating the antiretroviral therapy programme in the primary healthcare setting of Lesotho (2017)
Thesis
Nyangu, I. Evaluating the antiretroviral therapy programme in the primary healthcare setting of Lesotho. (Thesis). University of South Africa

Evaluation of the Antiretroviral Therapy Program in the Primary Health Care settings of Lesotho (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nyangu, I. (2016, July). Evaluation of the Antiretroviral Therapy Program in the Primary Health Care settings of Lesotho. Poster presented at STTI 27th International Nursing Research Congress, Cape Town, South Africa

There were five objectives for this quantitative aspect of the study.  Describe ART services offered in PHC settings of Lesotho  Determine successes and challenges in the implementation of the ART program in PHC settings of Lesotho  Determine if s... Read More about Evaluation of the Antiretroviral Therapy Program in the Primary Health Care settings of Lesotho.

Perceptions of Students and Preceptors Regarding Primary Health Care Clinical Placements in Lesotho (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Phafoli, S. H. (2016, July). Perceptions of Students and Preceptors Regarding Primary Health Care Clinical Placements in Lesotho. Presented at 27th international Nursing Research Congress, Cape Town, South Africa

Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Background: As a practice discipline, nursing education has a mandate to collaborate with the clinical setting to prepare nursing students to function and practice independently, competently and confidently... Read More about Perceptions of Students and Preceptors Regarding Primary Health Care Clinical Placements in Lesotho.

Case Study: Primary Healthcare Clinical Placements during Nursing and Midwifery Education in Lesotho (2015)
Journal Article
Christensen, A., Phafoli, S., Butler, J., Nyangu, I., Skolnik, L., & Stender, S. (2015). Case Study: Primary Healthcare Clinical Placements during Nursing and Midwifery Education in Lesotho. World Health and Population, 16(2), 46-53. https://doi.org/10.12927/whp.2016.24493

In Lesotho, primary healthcare is the main access point for health services. While nurses and midwives provide most of the care at this level, assessments of the clinical education programs have highlighted gaps in primary healthcare experiences for... Read More about Case Study: Primary Healthcare Clinical Placements during Nursing and Midwifery Education in Lesotho.

Effects of Primary Health Care Clinical Placements on Nursing and Midwifery Education in Lesotho (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nyangu, I. (2015, December). Effects of Primary Health Care Clinical Placements on Nursing and Midwifery Education in Lesotho. Presented at Ministry of Health Research Symposium, Maseru, Lesotho

Experiences and views of HIV-positive patients regarding Sesotho traditional medicines for the management of HIV/AIDS in Morija, Lesotho (2015)
Journal Article
Isabel, N., & Mokwena, K. (2015). Experiences and views of HIV-positive patients regarding Sesotho traditional medicines for the management of HIV/AIDS in Morija, Lesotho. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 17(1), 61-75

In Lesotho various traditional medicines have been reported to aid in the management of HIV/Aids, although the evidence is yet to be tested scientifically. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe experiences of HIV-positive/Aids patient... Read More about Experiences and views of HIV-positive patients regarding Sesotho traditional medicines for the management of HIV/AIDS in Morija, Lesotho.

Experiences of HIV positive patients who have been using Sesotho traditional medicines for the management of HIV/AIDS at Scott Hospital in Morija, Lesotho (2014)
Thesis
Nyangu, I. Experiences of HIV positive patients who have been using Sesotho traditional medicines for the management of HIV/AIDS at Scott Hospital in Morija, Lesotho. (Dissertation). University of South Africa. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3223671

Adaptation of Accelerated Action for health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) Strategy in Lesotho
Report
(2021). Adaptation of Accelerated Action for health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) Strategy in Lesotho. World Health Organisation, Ministry of Health Lesotho

The purpose was to strengthen the governance of adolescent issues through the development of an action plan for adolescent health and its monitoring and evaluation framework.