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Scaling up interventions for depression in sub-Saharan Africa

Lessons from Zimbabwe

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ID15700702
AuthorsDixon Chibanda (0000-0003-2505-8607, University of Zimbabwe, corresponding author), Ruth Verhey (0000-0002-5959-1891, University of Zimbabwe), Epiphania Munetsi (0000-0001-9174-3827, University of Zimbabwe), Simbarashe Rusakaniko (0000-0002-3159-0205, University of Zimbabwe), Frances M Cowan (0000-0003-3087-4422, Centre for Sexual Health and HIV AIDS Research), Crick Lund (0000-0002-5159-8220, University of Cape Town)
Year2016
Volume3
Pagese13-e13
Publication date2016-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCambridge Prisms Global Mental Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2054-4251 • E-ISSN: 2054-4251
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/gmh.2016.8
PMID28596882
OpenAlexW2324252594
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited35

Key requirements for success included early buy-in from key stakeholders, extensive consultation at each point of the scale-up journey, financial support both locally and externally, and a coherent sustainability plan endorsed by both government and private sectors

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Citations per year0,71
Citation span2019 - 2025 (7)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
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