cross-sectional·public health, psychiatry, epidemiology, research methods·PMC10627995
Research, education and capacity building priorities for violence, abuse and mental health in low- and middle-income countries: an international qualitative survey
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology · 7 authors, 7 centres
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This study used an online qualitative survey of 35 professionals and students to identify research, education, and capacity-building priorities for addressing violence, abuse, and mental health in low- and middle-income countries. The central result is that stakeholders across health, social care, and the voluntary sector prioritize building collaborative networks to address practical barriers and knowledge gaps in this field.
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The study is a pilot cross-sectional survey using an online questionnaire distributed through the International Violence, Abuse and Mental Health Network (iVAMHN). Thematic analysis was applied to free-text responses from 35 respondents working in 24 low- and middle-income countries. Key themes included barriers related to training, funding, ethics, and sensitivity, as well as priorities for research (e.g., aetiology, intervention effectiveness for specific populations), education (e.g., handling sensitive topics), and capacity building (e.g., streamlined ethics, validated tools, support services). The authors conclude there is strong interest in forming networks to foster collaboration, co-production, and knowledge exchange. Limitations noted are the non-representative sample (including many respondents based in high-income countries), the exclusion of survivors and service users, and the pre-COVID-19 timing which affects recommendations for in-person meetings.
