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.
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.
A total of 1576
mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders were identified and
treated in selected four regions. Majority of identified cases were epilepsy
(46.64%) followed by psychosis (28.49%). Essential drugs for treating
psychosis, depression and epilepsy were available in almost all health
institutions.
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