Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems
Open Access
ISSN: 2376-0419
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2376-0419
+44 1300 500008
Department of Pharmacy, National University of Lesotho, Maseru, Lesotho
Research
Knowledge Attitudes and Practice about HIV Transmission, Prevention and Treatment among Elderly Patients with HIV/AIDS in Rural Lesotho
Author(s): Maseabata V Ramathebane*, Lineo Maja, Lipalesa Moletsane, Molungoa Sello and Rauf A Sayed
Introduction: Lesotho is one of the world’s countries hardest hit by HIV, with the second highest HIV prevalence after Swaziland. Elderly persons face many prevention challenges such as lack of knowledge in HIV/AIDS, discrimination and stigmatization that can lead to late testing, diagnosis and reluctance in seeking medical services. This is the first study conducted in Lesotho to assess knowledge regarding HIV transmission, prevention and treatment among elderly patients in rural Lesotho.
Methods: The study population composed of elderly HIV/AIDS patients aged ≥ 50 years, receiving clinical services within the catchment of four rural clinics of Maseru districts. A random sample of medical records of patients living with HIV/AIDS was selected from each of the four clinics. After intervention interview were carried out using the sam.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2376-0419.21.8.222