Family Medicine & Medical Science Research
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ISSN: 2327-4972
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ISSN: 2327-4972
+44-20-4587-4809
Getinet Ayano
Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital,
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Review Article
Experiences, Strengths and Challenges of Integration of Mental Health into Primary Care in Ethiopia. Experiences of East African Country
Author(s): Getinet Ayano, Dawit Assefa, Kibrom Haile and Lulu BekanaGetinet Ayano, Dawit Assefa, Kibrom Haile and Lulu Bekana
Background: The burden of mental disorders is increaasing in low and middle income countries including Ethiopia but the number of psychiatry professionals is scarce. Integrating mental health in primary health care is vital to address the problem. This survey aimed in assessing the experiences, strengths and challenges of integrating mental health in primary health care in Ethiopia.
Methods: Facility based supervisions was done in primary health care centers where the scale up program was implemented and giving mental health services. Semi structured and standardized WHO mental health Global Action Programme support and supervision questionnaires was used to collect information's.
Findings: A total of 1576 mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders were identified and treated in selected four region.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2327-4972.1000204