African health sciences
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African health sciences · Aug 2009
The prevalence and severity of mental illnesses handled by traditional healers in two districts in Uganda.
Little is known about the prevalence and severity of DSM-IV mental disorders treated by traditional healers in Uganda. ⋯ These findings suggest that a considerable number of patients with DSM-IV diagnosable mental disorders attend traditional healing shrines; the majority had moderate to severe symptoms. Mental health professionals therefore need to come up with ways to co-operate with traditional healers, e.g. as officially designated Traditional Mental Attendants (TMA), for the benefit of their patients.
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African health sciences · Aug 2009
Adaptation of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support in a Ugandan setting.
The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) was developed in the USA. The adequacy of its use in Uganda to guarantee its reliability and validity has not been ascertained. ⋯ The adapted MSPSS can reliably be used in Uganda.