Perceptions of primary healthcare providers for screening and management of mental health disorders in India

A qualitative study

Dados Bibliográficos

ID22089463
AutoresRamesh Kumar Sangwan (0000-0002-3127-4026, National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases, autor correspondente), Darshana Kansara (National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases), Santosh Matoria (National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases), Ali Haider (0000-0001-9567-2413, National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases), Haider Ali (0000-0001-8242-3696), Mukti Khetan (0000-0002-1017-1474, National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases), Vishal Singh (0000-0001-6023-7075, National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases), Mahendra Thakor (0000-0003-4340-2264, National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases), Ramesh Kumar Huda (0000-0002-1239-3660, National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases, autor correspondente), Bontha Veerraju Babu (0000-0001-5096-2222, National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases)
Ano2024
Volume12
Páginas1446606-1446606
Data de publicação2024-10-04
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
EditoraFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1446606
PMID39430710
OpenAlexW4403144402
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas27

Introduction: Individuals experiencing mental health disorders encounter numerous challenges while accessing mental healthcare services. Despite the inclusion of mental health in the primary healthcare system, screening and managing mental health disorders remain significantly overlooked. Therefore, there is a need to understand the perceptions of healthcare providers in primary care settings, identify the challenges faced, and gather suggestions for effective mental healthcare delivery. Methods: The present qualitative study was conducted in 13 primary healthcare facilities in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India, from 2023 to 2024 among 25 primary healthcare providers. Semi-structured interview guides were developed for each category of primary healthcare provider, including Medical Officers, Community Health Officers, and General Nurse Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and in-depth interviews were recorded, transcribed, and thematically analyzed using codes and sub-codes. Results: Results are summarized under the themes: (i) Navigating Mental Healthcare in Primary Healthcare Facilities, (ii) Challenges and Barriers in Mental Healthcare Delivery, (iii) Recommendation for Enhancing Mental Healthcare Services, and (iv) Approaches for Comprehensive Capacity Building Training and Module and further findings of each theme are presented under various sub-themes. Conclusion: The findings suggest that despite a perceived competence in providing mental health services, there were substantial levels of negative attitudes towards mental health disorders among participants and provide insights for policymakers and healthcare professionals to develop targeted interventions and improve mental healthcare delivery at primary care facilities

Family medicine · Health care · Mental health · Mental healthcare · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Nursing · Primary Care and Health Outcomes · Psychology