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Abstract
Nurses play key roles in recognizing, diagnosing, managing, and referring persons with mental disorders. This cross-sectional study assessed mental health literacy (depression and suicidal ideation)among nurses in a private urban referral hospital in Kenya. Nurses read a vignette and answered questions regarding diagnosis, treatment/interventions, and related attitudes and beliefs. Thirty-seven nurses (12 males) completed the questionnaire. Three correctly identified the diagnosis and 23 identified depression only. Although 75% noted the symptoms were extremely distressing, fear, and stigma were common reactions. This highlights challenges in mental health promotion/prevention in Kenya, and suggests continuous nursing education and curriculum enhancement is needed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-20 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Issues in Mental Health Nursing |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 15 Aug 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 02 Jan 2019 |
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International Council of Nurses (Publisher)
Rossiter, R. (Reviewer)
30 Sept 2023 → 26 Feb 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee