Mental health care cascade performance and associated factors: longitudinal analyses of routine Ministry of Health services in Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Abstract

Introduction

Mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders are leading causes of disability worldwide. Nevertheless, limited research exists regarding MNS health system performance across the care cascade and associated patient characteristics in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Mozambique.

Methods

We used baseline data from an ongoing randomised controlled trial, collected across 16 outpatient clinics on variables of sex, age, marital status, tuberculosis and HIV status, alcohol and drug use, suicidal ideation, pregnancy and MNS diagnosis. Mixed-effects multivariable regression was used to examine factors associated with patient functional improvement or low functional impairment measured by a standardised disability questionn

SUBMITTER: Turner M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911670 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature