| Autor: |
R. E. Lewandowski, P. A. Bolton, A. Feighery, J. Bass, C. Hamba, E. Haroz, V. Stavrou, L. Ndogoni, A. Jean-Pierre, H. Verdeli |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health, Vol 3 (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2054-4251 |
| DOI: |
10.1017/gmh.2016.15 |
| Popis: |
Background. This study investigated local perceptions of changes stemming from a long-standing Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-G) program for the treatment of depression in rural Uganda. The study was conducted in a low-income, severely HIV/AIDS-affected area where in 2001 the prevalence of depression was estimated at 21% among adults. Method. Data were collected using free-listing and key informant qualitative interviews. A convenience sample of 60 free-list respondents was selected from among IPT-G participants, their families, and other community members from 10 Ugandan villages. Twenty-two key informants and six IPT-G facilitators were also interviewed. Results. Content analysis yielded five primary categories of change in the community related to the IPT-G program: (1) improved school attendance for children; (2) improved productivity; (3) improved sanitation in communities; (4) greater cohesion among community members; and (5) reduced conflict in families. Community members and IPT-G facilitators suggested that as depression remitted, IPT-G participants became more hopeful, motivated and productive. Conclusion. Results suggest that providing treatment for depression in communities with high depression prevalence rates may lead to positive changes in a range of non-mental health outcomes. |
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