Mental health treatment in Kenya: task-sharing challenges and opportunities among informal health providers

Mental health treatment in Kenya: task-sharing challenges and opportunities among informal health providers

Abstract Background The study was conducted to explore challenges faced by trained informal health providers referring individuals with suspected mental disorders for treatment, and potential opportunities to counter these challenges. Methods The study used a qualitative focus group approach. It inv...

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Main Authors: Christine W. Musyimi, Victoria N. Mutiso, David M. Ndetei, Isabel Unanue, Dhru Desai, Sita G. Patel, Abednego M. Musau, David C. Henderson, Erick S. Nandoya, Joske Bunders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Subjects:
Informal health providers
Task sharing
Mental health
Challenges
Kenya
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13033-017-0152-4

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