Community knowledge, attitudes and practices about mental health problems in Mukono District, Uganda

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dc.creatorMusisi, Dirisa
dc.date2013-02-28T13:27:23Z
dc.date2013-02-28T13:27:23Z
dc.date2004-10
dc.date.accessioned2018-09-04T12:33:06Z
dc.date.available2018-09-04T12:33:06Z
dc.descriptionA dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the Master of Public Health Degree of Makerere University.
dc.descriptionMental problems are common affecting 25% of people at some time during their lives and accounting for 12% of global burden of disease. In Uganda, 25% of the population over 15 years suffer from diagonosable mental disorder. There is an increase in reported increase of mental illness in Mukono District. Most of these cases report to health facilities late. The district is planning to increase the coverage of mental health services to community level.
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dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/1145
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/1145
dc.languageen
dc.publisherMakerere University
dc.subjectMental health
dc.subjectMukono District
dc.subjectUganda
dc.titleCommunity knowledge, attitudes and practices about mental health problems in Mukono District, Uganda
dc.typeThesis, masters
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