Who cares for former child soldiers? Mental health systems of care in sierra leone.
Community Ment Health J
; 49(5): 615-24, 2013 Oct.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23338835
ABSTRACT
While numerous studies on former child soldiers (FCS) have shown mental health needs, adequate services are a challenge. This study aimed to identify priorities, barriers and facilitators of mental health care for Sierra Leonean FCS. Thematic analysis was done on 24 qualitative interviews with participants from diverse sectors. Priorities of mental distress, substance abuse, and gender-based violence were common among FCS clients. Barriers were governmental support and communication with other providers. Perceived facilitators of care were primary- and secondary-level interventions. A public mental health model would feasibly build upon local, culturally embraced interventions, targeting local priorities and reducing barriers to care.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Guerra
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Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde
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Transtornos Mentais
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Serviços de Saúde Mental
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Militares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Community Ment Health J
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos