Perspectives of patients and caregivers on the logistical barriers to providing mental health services in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorTwesigye, Justusen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorKagee, Ashrafen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-07-04T08:00:46Z
dc.date.available2016-07-04T08:00:46Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionCITATION: Twesigye, J. & Kagee, A. 2016. Perspectives of patients and caregivers on the logistical barriers to providing mental health services in Uganda. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 52(1): 19-34, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-1-477.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://socialwork.journals.ac.za
dc.description.abstractENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mental disorders contribute substantially to the global burden of disease. Although mental disorders can be treated effectively, logistical barriers constrain the provision of evidence-based treatment in low- and middle-income countries. However, little is known about these barriers to treatment of patients in Uganda. We interviewed patients and care providers about their views on logistical barriers to the provision of mental health services. Results indicate that inadequate staffing, irregular medical supplies and the use of inferior medication constrained the delivery and utilisation of mental health services. Implications of these barriers include burnout among care providers and non-adherence to medical treatment among patients.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttp://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/477
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent17 pagesen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationTwesigye, J. & Kagee, A. 2016. Perspectives of patients and caregivers on the logistical barriers to providing mental health services in Uganda. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 52(1): 19-34, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-1-477
dc.identifier.issn2312-7198 (online)
dc.identifier.issn0037-8054 (print)
dc.identifier.otherdoi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-1-477
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/99071
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherStellenbosch Universityen_ZA
dc.rightsAuthors retain copyrighten_ZA
dc.subjectMental disordersen_ZA
dc.subjectMental health servicesen_ZA
dc.subjectMental health -- Caregiversen_ZA
dc.subjectUgandaen_ZA
dc.titlePerspectives of patients and caregivers on the logistical barriers to providing mental health services in Ugandaen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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