Isabel Nyangu
isabel nyangu

Dr Isabel Nyangu PhD, MPH, BScNS, RN, SFHEA

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  I.Nyangu@napier.ac.uk

  

Biography

I am a public health researcher with more than a decade of expertise in leading projects on baseline assessments, monitoring and evaluation of infectious diseases (including HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, COVID-19, and Sexually transmitted infections), health interventions (including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), sexual and gender-based violence, health nutrition, and substance abuse) among various populations groups (adolescents and teenagers, young people and older adults). I have a strong background in providing technical assistance and support to civil society organisations, the World Health Organisation, the United Nations agencies, the Global Fund, and the Ministry of Health in Lesotho.

I have 17 years of expertise in health professions (nursing and allied health) education, training, and research supervision (undergraduate and postgraduate). I have 28 completed MSc studentships and 1 PhD studentship in progress. I have led courses taught in full-time, part-time, and distance and online learning modes, and I have externally examined research projects for the Master of Public Health programme. My key strengths include programme design, process implementation, curriculum design and development, and quality assurance and evaluation.

My research interests are health promotion, baseline assessments, implementation of interventions, monitoring and evaluation, and health services quality to improve health outcomes. I aim to contribute to health professions education through quality assurance in higher education.

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External Examining/Validations

  • 1 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
  • 2 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
  • 1 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
  • 4 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
  • 3 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
  • 2 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
  • 2 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
  • 1 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
  • 4 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
  • 3 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
  • 1 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
  • 2 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
  • 1 Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa

 

Reviewing

  • BMC Public Health Journal Article Review X1
  • 1 x International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Elsevier
  • 1X African Journal of AIDS Research

 

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Practices of midwives in the management of postpartum haemorrhage: A case of Maseru, Lesotho

Working Paper
Chabeli, M., Nyangu, I., & Mpemi, R. Practices of midwives in the management of postpartum haemorrhage: A case of Maseru, Lesotho

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Chabeli, M., Nyangu, I., & Mpemi, R. Practices of midwives in the management of postpartum haemorrhage: A case of Maseru, Lesotho
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains the common cause of maternal mortality. More than half of maternal deaths from PPH occur within 24 hours of delivery and could be prevente...

The utilization of contraceptives by teenagers in Lesotho: A descriptive cross-sectional survey

Working Paper
Khiba, R., & Nyangu, I. The utilization of contraceptives by teenagers in Lesotho: A descriptive cross-sectional survey

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Khiba, R., & Nyangu, I. The utilization of contraceptives by teenagers in Lesotho: A descriptive cross-sectional survey
Background: Contraceptive service provision to teenagers prevents pregnancy and childbirth complications, which are the leading causes of death among teenage girls globally. A...

Exploring Nurse's Perceptions of Integration of Mental Health Services in HIV/AIDS Treatment in Lesotho: A Qualitative Survey

Journal Article
Ramokanate, S., Nyangu, I., & Rathobei, L. M. (2023)
Exploring Nurse's Perceptions of Integration of Mental Health Services in HIV/AIDS Treatment in Lesotho: A Qualitative Survey. New Voices in psychology, 13, Article 15566. https://doi.org/10.25159/2958-3918/15566

Psychological Experiences of Midwives Regarding Maternal Deaths at Two Selected Public Hospitals in Lesotho

Journal Article
Mohale, L., & Nyangu, I. (2023)
Psychological Experiences of Midwives Regarding Maternal Deaths at Two Selected Public Hospitals in Lesotho. New Voices in psychology, 13, Article 15144. https://doi.org/10.25159/2958-3918/15144
Maternal deaths are a pervasive problem that frequently occurs in developing countries, driven by socioeconomic issues, healthcare service-related issues, pre-existing health ...

When the unexpected pandemic began, what were the experiences of healthcare professionals on the management of Covid-19 in Lesotho?

Working Paper
Ramathebane, M., & Nyangu, I. When the unexpected pandemic began, what were the experiences of healthcare professionals on the management of Covid-19 in Lesotho?

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Ramathebane, M., & Nyangu, I. When the unexpected pandemic began, what were the experiences of healthcare professionals on the management of Covid-19 in Lesotho?
In Lesotho, the healthcare system was not prepared to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic as there was inadequate PPE and community transmission became a problem because there was...

Antimicrobial resistance of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae in Lesotho

Presentation / Conference
Maduna, L. D., Taole, M., Mothobi, I., Makuebu, M., Mosehle, T., Nyangu, I., …Peters, R. (2023, July)
Antimicrobial resistance of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae in Lesotho. Poster presented at Asia-Pacific Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infection (APCCMI), Seoul, Korea

Lesotho Civil Society Organizations’ HIV And TB Priority Charter for Children and Adolescents

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

Using Websites to Retrieve Literature

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

Perceptions of Students and Preceptors Regarding Primary Health Care Clinical Placements in Lesotho

Presentation / Conference
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 s...

Effects of Primary Health Care Clinical Placements on Nursing and Midwifery Education in Lesotho

Presentation / Conference
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

Pre-Napier Funded Projects

  • Adaptation of Accelerated Action for health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) Strategy in Lesotho