Barriers and facilitators to accessing adolescents' mental health services in Karachi: users and providers perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescents' Mental Healthcare (MHC) is influenced by numerous factors, and adolescents occasionally seek professional help for mental health (MH) issues. These factors become more complex within low-middle-income countries (LMICs); therefore, this study aims to understand barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years old from the perspective of users (parents) and providers (Mental Healthcare Providers - MHPs).

Method

Using a qualitative exploratory design, a semi-structured interview guide was developed using Andersen's health service utilization model. In-depth interviews were conducted with MHPs (n = 21) and parents of adolescents (n = 19) in the psychiatry department of public and private hospitals in Karac

SUBMITTER: Mubeen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10832177 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature