Implementation Planning for Integrating Depression Screening in Diabetes Mellitus and HIV Clinics in Botswana.

ABSTRACT: Depression is highly prevalent and, when comorbid with other medical conditions, can worsen health outcomes. Implementing routine depression screening within medical clinics can ensure that patients receive suitable treatment and improve overall health outcomes. Unfortunately, depression screening within medical settings is rare, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This qualitative study evaluated patient and clinician perspectives on implementing depression screening within HIV and diabetes clinics in Botswana. Seven clinicians and 23 patients within these clinics were purposively selected and interviewed using a guide informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to understand barriers and facilitators to depression screening in medical clinics i

SUBMITTER: Molebatsi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9628413 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature