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ArticlePloS one2025

Barriers and enablers to help-seeking for common mental disorders among young people in low-income settings: Perspectives from Zimbabwe.

Rufaro Hamish Mushonga, Tarisai Concilia Bere, Rebecca Jopling, Franklin Glozah, Maria Anyorikeya, Tiny Tinashe Kamvura, Suzanne Dodd, Arnold Maramba, Denford Gudyanga, Benedict Weobong and 3 more

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Rufaro Hamish MushongaInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4980-2437
Tarisai Concilia BereDepartment of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Rebecca JoplingInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Franklin GlozahSchool of Public Health, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4178-963X
Maria AnyorikeyaSchool of Public Health, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Tiny Tinashe KamvuraThe Friendship Bench, Zimbabwe, Harare.
Suzanne DoddInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Arnold MarambaDepartment of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7273-5851
Denford GudyangaInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Benedict WeobongDepartment of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8338-1408
Dixon ChibandaThe Friendship Bench, Zimbabwe, Harare.
Melanie AbasInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Moses KumwendaDepartment of Pathology, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

methodsWe utilised a qualitative research design and conducted 32 semi-structured interviews with young people (15-24 years) across high schools and the Friendship Bench (FB) in Harare between 20 December 2022 and 30 September 2023. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim and then coded using an inductive approach to capture patterns grounded in participants' experiences. Thematic analysis was utilised to develop relevant codes and identify relevant themes.

resultsNine themes were generated including six themes related to barriers (factors that hinder help-seeking for CMDs) and three themes related to enablers (factors that facilitate help-seeking for CMDs). Barriers identified include perceived stigma, privacy and confidentiality issues, unavailability of services, lack of awareness, financial challenges and lack of incentives. Enablers identified include raising awareness, implementing school based initiatives and enhancing accessibility and affordability of mental health services.

conclusionThis study revealed significant barriers and enablers to help-seeking for CMDs among young people in Zimbabwe. Addressing these multifaceted barriers and leveraging the identified enablers is key to creating supportive systems that encourage young people in low-resource settings to seek and engage with mental health services, ultimately improving their mental wellbeing and overall quality of life.

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Help-Seeking BehaviorMental DisordersPatient Acceptance of Health CarePovertyAdolescentFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMaleMental Health ServicesQualitative ResearchSocial StigmaYoung AdultZimbabwe

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