Understanding the mix of services for mental health care in urban DR Congo: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health workers (MHWs) are exposed to conflicts of competence daily when performing tasks related to the provision of mental health services. This may be linked to a lack of understanding of their tasks as caregivers and providers. Furthermore, in most low-income settings, it is unclear how the available services are organized and coordinated to provide mental health care. To understand the above, this study aimed to identify the current mix of services for mental health care in the urban Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was carried out in Lubumbashi from February to April 2021. We conducted 7 focus group discussions (FGDs) with 74 key informants (family members, primary care physicians, etc.) and 13 in-depth in

SUBMITTER: Mukala Mayoyo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10625694 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature