Poor mental health of livestock farmers in Africa: a mixed methods case study from Ghana.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Agriculture represents the mainstay of African economies and livestock products are essential to the human population's nutritional needs. However, in many developing countries, including Ghana, livestock production fails to meet demand due to population growth and negative effects of climate change. One of the challenges to production is livestock loss affecting farmers. However, despite stressful events experienced, livestock farmers' mental health is poorly documented. This study aims to identify the root causes of livestock losses and their influence on pastoralists' mental health. METHODS:We conducted a mixed methods study in two districts in the Northern and Southern Belts of Ghana. Using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 and guided interviews, we collected quanti

SUBMITTER: Nuvey FS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7268426 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature