Health systems context(s) for integrating mental health into primary health care in six Emerald countries: a situation analysis

Health systems context(s) for integrating mental health into primary health care in six Emerald countries: a situation analysis

BACKGROUND Mental, neurological and substance use disorders contribute to a significant proportion of the world's disease burden, including in low and middle income countries (LMICs). In this study, we focused on the health systems required to support integration of mental health into primary health care (PHC) in Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda. METHODS A checklist gu...

Implementing the World Health Report 2001 recommendations for integrating mental health into primary health care: a situation analysis of three African countries: Ghana, South Africa and Uganda.

Integrating mental health into primary health care is widely promoted for a host of reasons, chief among which is providing a more comprehensive health care service. However, only a few countries have adequate mental health resources to undertake the integration of mental health into primary health care in a uniform manner, with wide variations among countries. This paper examines the extent to...

Evidence for integrating eye health into primary health care in Africa: a health systems strengthening approach

BACKGROUND The impact of unmet eye care needs in sub-Saharan Africa is compounded by barriers to accessing eye care, limited engagement with communities, a shortage of appropriately skilled health personnel, and inadequate support from health systems. The renewed focus on primary health care has led to support for greater integration of eye health into national health systems. The aim of this p...

Information systems for mental health in six low and middle income countries: cross country situation analysis

BACKGROUND Research on information systems for mental health in low and middle income countries (LMICs) is scarce. As a result, there is a lack of reliable information on mental health service needs, treatment coverage and the quality of services provided. METHODS With the aim of informing the development and implementation of a mental health information sub-system that includes reliable and ...

Integrating primary mental health care and mental health promotion.