K Kidia, D Machando, V Dzoro, D Chibanda, M Abas, E Manda, A Mutengerere, T Nyandoro, M Chawarika, D Majichi, J H van Dijk, H Jack
BACKGROUND: We piloted the Friendship Bench-an evidence-based, urban-area task sharing intervention for common mental disorders-in rural Zimbabwe. The intervention combines problem solving therapy with income generating activities. This study sought to understand the intervention's implementation in terms of acceptability, feasibility, and sustainability as well as local attitudes towards mental wellbeing in rural Zimbabwe. METHODS: Using four separate semi-structured interview guides, we conducted in-depth interviews (N = 32) with patients (n = 9), village health workers (n = 12), nurses (n = 6), and community leaders (n = 5)...
March 20, 2024: Social Science & Medicine