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Mental health service utilization in a low resource setting: A qualitative study on perspectives of health professionals in Northwest Ethiopia.

Tesfa Mekonen YimerGary C K ChanTilahun BeleteMelak MenberuLily DavidsonLeanne HidesJanni Leung
Published in: PloS one (2022)
This study identified important factors related to mental health services in Northwest Ethiopia, from the perspectives of health professionals. Our findings highlighted that the government health agenda needs to prioritize mental health services. The role of religious and cultural healing places in the help-seeking pathway should be given due consideration to ensure success in mental health services provision and utilization.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • mental illness
  • public health
  • palliative care
  • health information