ArticleBMJ open2022
Knowledge and attitude of health extension workers regarding mental health problems in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.
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- Conceptualizations, Causal Beliefs, and Coping Mechanisms for Mental Health Conditions Among Ethiopian Youth in Atlanta.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards mental health amongst adults in Jigawa State, northwest Nigeria.Discover mental health · 2026Article
- Liberating the mental health and wellbeing benefits of laughing alone: a new taxonomic model and scoping review for future research.Discover mental health · 2025Review
- Community perception towards mental illness and help-seeking intention in Southwest Ethiopian Peoples Regional State.PloS one · 2024Article
- An Evaluation of Community Health Workers' Knowledge, Attitude and Personal Lifestyle Behaviour in Non-Communicable Disease Health Promotion and Their Association with Self-Efficacy and NCD-Risk Perception.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveHealth extension workers' (HEWs') knowledge and attitude regarding mental health problems are vital for integrating mental healthcare into primary healthcare services. However, information in this context is scarce in Ethiopia. So, this study aimed to assess HEWs' knowledge and attitude towards mental health problems in Jimma, Ethiopia.
designA cross-sectional study.
settingFive districts in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia, 2020.
participantsA total of 259 HEWs working in selected five districts were included in the study. OUTCOME: The knowledge and attitude status of HEWs towards mental health problems.
resultsNearly half of the respondents had inadequate knowledge (122,47.1%) and an unfavourable attitude (125, 48.3%). Most (139, 53.7%) described mental illness as due to evil spirits' possession. Almost all (240, 92.7%) of the respondents reported talking or laughing alone as a manifestation of mental illness. Almost two-thirds (157, 60.6%) of the respondents reported people with mental illness are dangerous. About a quarter (63, 24.3%) of the participants stated witch doctors should manage mental illnesses.
conclusionsA significant proportion of the study respondents had poor knowledge and attitude towards mental health problems. Short-term and long-term mental health training is needed to improve their perception level and to provide effective community mental health services.
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