Open AccessHelp-Seeking Preferences to Informal and Formal Source of Care for Depression: A Community-Based Study in Northwest Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Shegaye Shumet,
Telake Azale,
Dessie Abebaw Angaw,
Getachew Tesfaw,
Messele Wondie,
Wondale Getinet,
Tadele Amare,
Tilahun Kassew,
Gebremeskel Mesafint
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
patient preference and adherence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.885
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1177-889X
DOI - 10.2147/ppa.s311601
Subject(s) - preference , mental health , vignette , medicine , help seeking , depression (economics) , test (biology) , population , propensity score matching , perception , clinical psychology , psychiatry , family medicine , psychology , social psychology , environmental health , paleontology , neuroscience , biology , economics , macroeconomics , microeconomics
Globally, 350 million people are suffering from depression. Many people suffering from depression use different sources of help for their problems. People with different mental health problems seek help from formal and/or informal sources. This gives crucial information on community beliefs and perception regarding their preference for help. This study helps to guide effective planning and provision of mental health services, and health policy of the country to explore the community's preference to different sources of help.