scholarly journals Mental Health Services in Rural China: A Qualitative Study of Primary Health Care Providers

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenyu Ma ◽  
Hui Huang ◽  
Qiang Chen ◽  
Faqin Chen ◽  
Abu S. Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Providers

This study aimed to understand the challenges that primary health care providers faced in the process of delivering mental healthcare and assess their attitudes towards patients with mental health problems. In-depth interviews were conducted among 42 primary health care providers in two counties of Guangxi province, China. All interviews were audio-recorded and analyzed thematically. Primary health care providers in both counties faced the same difficulties: lack of professional knowledge, fear of patients’ attack, more extra work, and less subsidies. However, most of primary health care providers (30/42) were still willing to do mental healthcare management. All the interviewees considered that communication skills with patients and their family members, proper attitude (without discrimination), and the professional knowledge of mental health are required. There are still several participants (15/42) who showed negative attitude toward mental disorders. Nearly all the respondents (39/42) emphasized the importance of increasing their income or subsidies by the government. This qualitative study provides insights into mental health services in rural communities of Guangxi and identified issues that could be considered in engaging primary health care providers in the management of mental disorders.

Primary health care providers' recognition and diagnosis of mental disorders in their patients

1988 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 317-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan F. Borus ◽  
Mary J. Howes ◽  
Neil P. Devins ◽  
Ruth Rosenberg ◽  
Wendy W. Livingston
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Providers

scholarly journals Provision of mental health care within primary care in Peru: A qualitative study exploring the perspectives of psychologists, primary health care providers, and patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Cavero ◽  
Francisco Diez-Canseco ◽  
Mauricio Toyama ◽  
Gustavo Flórez Salcedo ◽  
Alessandra Ipince ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Perceived Need ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Providers

Background: This study aimed to understand the offer of mental health care at the primary care level, collecting the views of psychologists, primary health care providers (PHCPs), and patients, with a focus on health services in which patients attend regularly and who present a higher prevalence of mental disorders. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in antenatal care, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and chronic diseases services from six primary health care centers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with psychologists, PHCPs, and patients working in or attending the selected facilities.  Results: A total of 4 psychologists, 22 PHCPs, and 37 patients were interviewed. A high perceived need for mental health care was noted. PHCPs acknowledged the emotional impact physical health conditions have on their patients and mentioned that referral to psychologists was reserved only for serious problems. Their approach to emotional problems was providing emotional support (includes listening, talk about their patients’ feelings, provide advice). PHCPs identified system-level barriers about the specialized mental health care, including a shortage of psychologists and an overwhelming demand, which results in brief consultations and lack in continuity of care. Psychologists focus their work on individual consultations; however, consultations were brief, did not follow a standardized model of care, and most patients attend only once. Psychologists also mentioned the lack of collaborative work among other healthcare providers. Despite these limitations, interviewed patients declared that they were willing to seek specialized care if advised and considered the psychologist's care provided as helpful; however, they recognized the stigmatization related to seeking mental health care. Conclusions: There is a perceived need of mental health care for primary care patients. To attend these needs, PHCPs provide emotional support and refer to psychology the most severe cases, while psychologists provide one-to-one consultations. Significant limitations in the care provided are discussed.

scholarly journals Provision of mental health care within primary care in Peru: A qualitative study exploring the perspectives of psychologists, primary health care providers, and patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Cavero ◽  
Francisco Diez-Canseco ◽  
Mauricio Toyama ◽  
Gustavo Flórez Salcedo ◽  
Alessandra Ipince ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Perceived Need ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Providers

Background: This study aimed to understand the offer of mental health care at the primary care level, collecting the views of psychologists, primary health care providers (PHCPs), and patients, with a focus on health services in which patients attend regularly and who present a higher prevalence of mental disorders. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in antenatal care, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and chronic diseases services from six primary health care centers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with psychologists, PHCPs, and patients working in or attending the selected facilities.  Results: A total of 4 psychologists, 22 PHCPs, and 37 patients were interviewed. A high perceived need for mental health care was noted. PHCPs acknowledged the emotional impact physical health conditions have on their patients and mentioned that referral to psychologists was reserved only for serious problems. Their approach to emotional problems was providing emotional support (includes listening, talk about their patients’ feelings, provide advice). PHCPs identified system-level barriers about the specialized mental health care, including a shortage of psychologists and an overwhelming demand, which results in brief consultations and lack in continuity of care. Psychologists focus their work on individual consultations; however, consultations were brief, did not follow a standardized model of care, and most patients attend only once. Psychologists also mentioned the lack of collaborative work among other healthcare providers. Despite these limitations, interviewed patients declared that they were willing to seek specialized care if advised and considered the psychologist's care provided as helpful; however, they recognized the stigmatization related to seeking mental health care. Conclusions: There is a perceived need of mental health care for primary care patients. To attend these needs, PHCPs provide emotional support and refer to psychology the most severe cases, while psychologists provide one-to-one consultations. Significant limitations in the care provided are discussed.

scholarly journals Primary Health Care Providers’ Perspectives on Developing an eHealth Tool for Physical Activity Counselling: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 321-333
Author(s):  
Apichai Wattanapisit ◽  
Sanhapan Wattanapisit ◽  
Titiporn Tuangratananon ◽  
Waluka Amaek ◽  
Sunton Wongsiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Physical Activity Counselling ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Providers
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