Research, education and capacity building priorities for violence, abuse and mental health in low- and middle-income countries: an international qualitative survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite the World Health Organization and United Nations recognising violence, abuse and mental health as public health priorities, their intersection is under-studied in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). International violence, abuse and mental health network (iVAMHN) members recognised the need to identify barriers and priorities to develop this field.

Methods

Informed by collaborative discussion between iVAMHN members, we conducted a pilot study using an online survey to identify research, education and capacity building priorities for violence, abuse and mental health in LMICs. We analysed free-text responses using thematic analysis.

Results

35 senior (29%) and junior researchers (29%), non-government or voluntary sector staff (18%), health workers

SUBMITTER: Keynejad RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10627995 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature