Mental health research in Botswana: a semi-systematic scoping review

Abstract

Mental and substance use disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite this, there is a paucity of mental health research in low- and middle-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. We carried out a semi-systematic scoping review to determine the extent of mental health research in Botswana. Using a predetermined search strategy, we searched the databases Web of Science, PubMed, and EBSCOhost (Academic Search Complete, CINAHL with Full Text, MEDLINE, MEDLINE with Full Text, MLA International Bibliography, Open Dissertations) for articles written in English from inception to June 2020. We identified 58 studies for inclusion. The most researched subject was mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS, followed by research on neurotic and stress-related disorders. Most studies were cross-sectional and the earliest published study was from 1983. The majority of the studies were carried out by researchers affiliated to the University of Botswana, followed by academic institutions in the USA. There seems to be limited mental health research in Botswana, and there is a need to increase research capacity

Authors

Opondo PR, Olashore AA, Molebatsi K, Othieno CJ, Ayugi JO

Year

2020

Topics

  • Determinants of Health
    • Income
    • Education
  • Population(s)
    • General HIV+ population
    • General HIV- population
  • Mental Health
    • Depression
    • Neurocognitive disorders
    • Psychiatric disorders

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