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ArticleNursing open2023

Factors influencing non-compliance with standards for medical male circumcision in Lesotho.

Mamokete Nts'upa, Moliehi R Mpeli, Lizemari Hugo-van Dyk

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Article in Nursing open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Mamokete Nts'upaSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Moliehi R MpeliSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Lizemari Hugo-van DykSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-1923-9081

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimMedical male circumcision (MMC) standards are critical in promoting clients' safety and quality care. The aim is to report on factors that influence non-compliance with standards for MMC in the Lesotho context.

designA qualitative, explorative, descriptive research design was used.

methodFour focus group interviews were held with 19 purposively selected registered nurses providing routine MMC for one year or more.

resultsThree themes emerged namely: knowledge of quality standards, barriers to compliance, and perceived enabling working environment. Findings highlight barriers such as infrastructure, the high targets that are set for programmes, and societal and cultural issues. Fatigue and burnout were prevalent among MMC providers due to workload. These providers stated carelessness in their work was brought on by overconfidence in their skills, leading to poor compliance with quality standards. PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Implementing public health interventions in a clinical setting requires careful planning to respond to epidemics.

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Circumcision, MaleFocus GroupsHumansLesothoMaleQualitative ResearchQuality of Health Carefocus groupsHIVqualitative approachesquality assurance

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PMID36940167
PMCPMC10277385

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