Authors: Tumusime Musafiri, Stefanie A. Joseph, Stephanie Armbruster, Kobel Dubique, Frank Gondwe, Theodette Nyirasabwa, Alice Uwizeye, Salim Mugabo, Alphonsine Amizero, Erick Baganizi, Nadege Belizaire, Benson Chabwera, Mary Clisbee, Jean Claude Mugunga, Dale A. Barnhart, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, Fabien Munyaneza
This study surveyed CHWs in Haiti, Malawi, and Rwanda to understand how they view mental health, what they know, and how much stigma they see around them. Many CHWs saw their risk of mental illness as similar to their risk of physical illness, and women often felt more at risk than men. Knowledge scores were moderate, with common gaps such as not recognizing addiction as a mental illness and mislabeling grief and stress. Stigma levels were high across all countries, especially among CHWs who felt more personally at risk. Overall, the findings show that CHWs need stronger training and support to improve mental health knowledge and help reduce stigma in their communities.
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Resource Topic: CHW, Mental health
Resource Type: Cross-sectional mixed methods
Year: 2025
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Country: Haiti, Malawi, Rwanda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No