Knowledge and attitude of health extension workers regarding mental health problems in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Health extension workers' (HEWs') knowledge and attitude regarding mental health problems are vital for integrating mental healthcare into primary healthcare services. However, information in this context is scarce in Ethiopia. So, this study aimed to assess HEWs' knowledge and attitude towards mental health problems in Jimma, Ethiopia.

Design

A cross-sectional study.

Setting

Five districts in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia, 2020.

Participants

A total of 259 HEWs working in selected five districts were included in the study.

Outcome

The knowledge and attitude status of HEWs towards mental health problems.

Results

Nearly half of the respondents had inadequate knowledge (122,47.1%) and an unfavourable attitude (125, 48.3%). Most (139, 53.7%) describ

SUBMITTER: Tesfaye Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8886427 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature