A qualitative exploration of Ugandan mental health care workers' perspectives and experiences on sexual and reproductive health of people living with mental illness in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with Mental Illness experience vast sexual and reproductive health challenges due to the affected mental health. Globally, prevalence of mental illness is on the rise with subsequent increase in the number of people with sexual and reproductive challenges warranting urgent public health intervention. However, information on the perceptions and experiences of mental health workers, the key health care providers for this population is generally lacking yet it's essential for formulation of appropriate policies and public health interventions.

Aim

To explore Ugandan mental health care worker's perspectives and experiences on the sexual and reproductive health of people living with mental illness in Uganda in order to generate recommendations to the ministry of

SUBMITTER: Tumwakire E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9463975 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature