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.
Findings: 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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