"I was also trying to protect myself and save my life," experiences of people living with severe mental illness and their caregivers regarding COVID-19 response in Uganda.

Noeline NakasujjaRacheal AlinaitweJanet NakiguddeAndrew TurihoHarriet Birabwa-OketchoSeggane Musisi

Published in: Global mental health (Cambridge, England) (2024)

The findings highlight the unique challenges faced by individuals with SMI and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. There is need for interventions focusing on continued access to care, improving information dissemination and addressing the psychological impact of containment measures on people with SMI.

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