Research Article

Experiences and challenges of nurses in initiating antiretroviral drugs among adolescents living with HIV and AIDS in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 23 , issue 1-2 : Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Cultural Context , 2024 , pages: 12–20
DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2024.2336261
Author(s): Palesa Grace Likoti University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Nelisiwe Khuzwayo University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa,
Keywords: ART initiation, interventions, adolescents, HIV, health care, Lesotho,
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Abstract

Background: Lesotho has the second-highest HIV and AIDS prevalence globally and is the country’s second leading cause of death. Despite increasing ART coverage, adolescents remain left behind and face high mortality because of delayed ART initiation. This study aimed to explore the experiences and challenges of nurses when initiating adolescents living with HIV on ART in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho.
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