Use of participatory, action and research methods in enhancing awareness of mental disorders in Kariobangi, Kenya.

Journal: International psychiatry : bulletin of the Board of International Affairs of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Volume: 6

Issue: 1

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Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychiatry, PO Box , Kenyatta National Hospital, - KNH, Nairobi, Kenya, email cjothieno@uonbi.ac.ke. Mathari Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Training and Research Support Centre, EQUINET.

Abstract summary 

Worldwide, mental disorders affect 450 million people and account for 15% of the overall burden of diseases from all causes (World Health Organization, 2001). Two-thirds of those affected do not receive adequate care owing to stigma, discrimination, neglect and poverty. The World Health Organization (2001) found that only 1% of the total health expenditure went to mental health in most countries.

Authors & Co-authors:  Othieno Kitazi Mburu Obondo Mathai Loewenson

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Citations :  Kiima, D. M., Njenga, F. G., Okonji, M. M. O., et al. (2004) Kenya mental health country profile. International Review of Psychiatry, 16, 48–53.
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SSN : 1749-3676
Study Population
Male,Female
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Country of Study
Kenya
Publication Country
England