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ArticleJournal of marital and family therapy2025

Acceptability of Emotionally Focused Therapy in Uganda: The Views of Mental Health Workers.

Ronald Asiimwe, Elmien Lesch, Pendo Galukande, Rosco Kasujja

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Ronald AsiimweDepartment of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Saint Paul, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0530-2687
Elmien LeschDepartment of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8083-1925
Pendo GalukandeDepartment of Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
Rosco KasujjaDepartment of Mental Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

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The authors received no specific funding for this work.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Despite the international prominence of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT), limited research exists on its acceptability among mental health workers, particularly those from contexts in Africa. This study explored the acceptability of EFCT among Ugandan mental health workers who completed the first-ever 4-day EFCT training in Uganda. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 23 practitioners to examine (1) how practitioners found EFCT to be acceptable in their personal lives and (2) their views on the model's fit within Uganda's cultural context. Thematic analysis generated five themes that address these research questions. Overall, Ugandan practitioners found EFCT resonant and acceptable in their personal lives and particularly appreciated its focus on accessing emotions as a therapeutic tool. However, they also identified potential challenges in applying the model culturally. This research provides preliminary insights into EFCT's potential acceptability in Ugandan mental health practice and thus, contributes to global literature on EFCT and multiculturalism.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCouples TherapyEmotionsHealth PersonnelPatient Acceptance of Health CareAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchUgandaacceptabilitycultural fitemotionally focused couple therapyUganda

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