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| author | Agbeli, Kofi Ameyaw Asare, John Kwame Dokubo, Esi Afra |
| author_facet | Agbeli, Kofi Ameyaw Asare, John Kwame Dokubo, Esi Afra |
| contents | <p>Urbanization in Ghana has led to increased stressors such as job insecurity and social isolation, contributing to higher rates of depression among urban populations. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with urban residents and quantitative surveys of healthcare providers to assess current policy impact. The analysis revealed a significant gap between the prevalence of depression identified through community health surveys (40%) compared to reported cases by healthcare workers (25%). Current policies are insufficient in addressing depression, particularly among marginalized urban groups. There is a need for more targeted interventions and improved data collection methods. Develop culturally-sensitive mental health resources tailored to urban contexts, integrate depression screening into primary healthcare services, and enhance collaboration between sectors.</p> |
| format | Recurso digital |
| id | zenodo_https___doi_org_10_5281_zenodo_18876145 |
| institution | Zenodo |
| language | eng |
| publishDate | 2008 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
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| spellingShingle | Understanding and Addressing Depression in Urban Ghana: A Policy Analysis Agbeli, Kofi Ameyaw Asare, John Kwame Dokubo, Esi Afra Geographic Sub-Saharan Urbanization Depression Epidemiology Qualitative Quantitative <p>Urbanization in Ghana has led to increased stressors such as job insecurity and social isolation, contributing to higher rates of depression among urban populations. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with urban residents and quantitative surveys of healthcare providers to assess current policy impact. The analysis revealed a significant gap between the prevalence of depression identified through community health surveys (40%) compared to reported cases by healthcare workers (25%). Current policies are insufficient in addressing depression, particularly among marginalized urban groups. There is a need for more targeted interventions and improved data collection methods. Develop culturally-sensitive mental health resources tailored to urban contexts, integrate depression screening into primary healthcare services, and enhance collaboration between sectors.</p> |
| title | Understanding and Addressing Depression in Urban Ghana: A Policy Analysis |
| topic | Geographic Sub-Saharan Urbanization Depression Epidemiology Qualitative Quantitative |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18876145 |