Strengthening mental health systems in Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies in mental health care for low resource settings indicate that providing services at primary care level would significantly improve provision and utilisation of mental health services. Challenges related to inadequate funding were noted as significant barriers to service provision, with the contribution of low knowledge of mental health conditions and stigma in the community. This study aimed to explore the barriers to the use of mental health services in Zambia, suggesting health systems thinking approaches to solving these challenges.

Methods

Primary data were collected through individual interviews from 12 participants; primary caregivers, health workers from public health institutions that treat mental health conditions and policymakers and implementers

SUBMITTER: Munakampe MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7161303 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature