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Exploring the potential of delivering mental health care services using digital technologies in Bangladesh: A qualitative analysis.
Koly, Kamrun Nahar; Saba, Jobaida; Muzaffar, Rasma; Modasser, Rifath Binta; M, Tasdik Hasan; Colon-Cabrera, David; Warren, Narelle.
  • Koly KN; Health System & Population Studies Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
  • Saba J; Health System & Population Studies Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
  • Muzaffar R; Department of Public Health, North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh.
  • Modasser RB; School of Public Health, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB), Bashundhara, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh.
  • M TH; Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
  • Colon-Cabrera D; Action Lab, Department of Human Centred Computing, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Warren N; Department of Public Health, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Internet Interv ; 29: 100544, 2022 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1864187
ABSTRACT

Background:

Bangladesh is a lower-middle-income country affected by a severe lack of mental health service availability due to a scarcity of mental health experts, limited mental health literacy, and community stigma. In other low and middle-income countries, the online provision of mental health care services has addressed issues affecting service availability, accessibility, mass awareness of services, and stigma.

Objective:

The current study sought to understand stakeholders' perceptions of the potential of digital media-based mental health care delivery in strengthening Bangladesh's mental health system.

Method:

Online in-depth interviews were conducted with seven psychiatrists and eleven people with lived experiences of mental health issues. In addition, two online focus groups were conducted with ten psychologists and nine mental health entrepreneurs. A thematic analysis of the audio transcriptions was used to identify themes.

Result:

Stakeholders perceived that the benefits of digital media-based mental health services included the potential of increasing the awareness, availability, and accessibility of mental health services. Participants recommended the rehabilitation of existing pathways; the use of social media to raise awareness; and the implementation of strategies that integrate different digital-based services to strengthen the mental health system and foster positive mental health-seeking behaviors.

Conclusion:

Growing mental health awareness, combined with the appropriate use of digital media as a platform for distributing information and offering mental services, can help to promote mental health care. To strengthen mental health services in Bangladesh, tailored services, increased network coverage, and training are required on digital mental health.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Internet Interv Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.invent.2022.100544

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Internet Interv Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.invent.2022.100544