Impact of a social media-delivered distance learning program on mhGAP training among primary care providers in Jalisco, Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) aims to provide evidence-based guidelines for the management of mental, neurological, and substance use disorders in non-specialized healthcare settings. However, implementing these guidelines remains a challenge due to various factors, including limited training opportunities for primary care providers. This study con the effectiveness of a social media-delivered distance education program on the mhGAP intervention guide, to overcome barriers of technology access and digital literacy, providing a familiar and accessible platform for primary care providers in Jalisco.

Methods

A quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test design was conducted. Primary care providers from Jalisco

SUBMITTER: Aldana Lopez JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11373176 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature