An integrative review of potential enablers and barriers to accessing mental health services in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The importance of accessible mental health treatment is a global concern, particularly when one in five people will experience a mental health problem in their lifespan. This is no less important in Ghana; however, no studies have yet attempted to appraise and synthesise the potential enablers and barriers to accessing services in Ghana. The aim of this integrative review is therefore to identify and synthesise existing evidence on the barriers and enablers to accessing mental health services in Ghana.

Methods

A search of the published literature was conducted using Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL (EBSCO), Web of Science, and Scopus electronic databases. The search was limited to papers published in English and within 2000-2018. Using pre-defined inclusion and

SUBMITTER: Badu E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6240297 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature