Contradictions hindering the provision of mental healthcare and psychosocial services to women experiencing homelessness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: service providers' and programme coordinators' experiences and perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health conditions are among the health issues associated with homelessness, and providing mental healthcare to people experiencing homelessness is challenging. Despite the pressing issue of homelessness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, there is scant research on how service providers address women's mental health and psychosocial needs. Therefore, we explored service providers' and programme coordinators' perceptions and experiences regarding mental healthcare and psychosocial services delivery to women experiencing street homelessness in the city.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive qualitative study with selected healthcare and social support providers and programme coordinators. The study involved 34 participants from governmental and non-governmental organisati

SUBMITTER: Yohannes K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10391936 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature