Randomised trials relevant to mental health conducted in low and middle-income countries: a survey

Sheriff, Rebecca Syed; Adams, Clive E; Tharyan, Prathap; Jayaram, Mahesh; Duley, Lelia

doi:10.1186/1471-244x-8-69

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“…Findings of significant improvement for people with a variety of mental health problems are consistent with other surveys in developing countries (Mari et al, 2009;Razzouk et al, 2010;Sheriff, Adams, Tharyan, Jayaram, & Duley, 2008). Comparative studies have actually demonstrated better long-term outcomes for schizophrenia in LMIC, particularly for individuals living in rural areas (Leff, Sartorius, Jablensky, Korten, & Ernberg, 1992).…”

Section: Overall Intervention Findingssupporting

confidence: 71%

Effectiveness of knowledge translation of social interventions across economic boundaries: a systematic review

Newlin

Webber

2015

European Journal of Social Work

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There is increasing evidence to suggest that the application of knowledge in lowand middle-income countries (LMIC) is failing, that a gap exists between what is known from research and what is done to apply it. Despite widespread agreement that the application of evidence is needed, there are few published studies of how to effectively translate knowledge of social interventions, particularly those aimed at improving outcomes for mental health populations. To address this gap we assessed knowledge translation of social interventions for adults with mental health problems across economic boundaries using a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature. This review aimed to identify the extent of translational research available and to explore the effectiveness of different strategies and interventions. Studies were included if they translated knowledge between richer and poorer countries and reported a social component (as opposed to purely health) which aimed to improve social outcomes for adults with mental health problems. Our findings provide evidence for the successful translation of locally adapted social interventions to LMIC, though the specific knowledge translation mechanisms varied greatly. With only 23 studies meeting inclusion criteria for this review, further investigation is needed to ascertain the conditions surrounding knowledge translation of social interventions globally.

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Section: Overall Intervention Findingssupporting

confidence: 71%

Effectiveness of knowledge translation of social interventions across economic boundaries: a systematic review

Newlin

Webber

2015

European Journal of Social Work

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“…A recent review has shown that 3% of clinical trials carried out in LAMIC were relevant to mental health, and they were conducted mostly in China [40]. Although there is an overall increase in the number of trials from these countries, they observed that, most of trials comprised of small samples with several methodological limitations [40]. We have also observed an increase in the number of clinical trials in mental health among leading Latin American countries in the period from 1999 to 2003, but we did not address the nature or quality of these trials [25].…”

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confidence: 99%

Scarcity and inequity of mental health research resources in low-and-middle income countries: A global survey

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“…However, to date we have little understanding of mental health outcomes among caregivers in these families. Our findings contribute insight into the intergenerational effects of HIV and violence on the mental health of families in South Africa, adding to the literature on the burden of mental health in low- and middle-income countries (68, 69). We still need to better understand how caregiver mental health may affect child outcomes through mechanisms such as parenting, family communication, and caregiver and child relationships.…”

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confidence: 62%

Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Among Adults Caring for Orphaned Children in HIV-Endemic South Africa

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There is growing evidence that mental health is a significant issue among families affected by AIDS-related parental deaths. The current study examined posttraumatic stress symptoms and identified risk factors among adults caring for AIDS-orphaned and other-orphaned children in an HIV-endemic South African community. A representative community sample of adults caring for children (N = 1,599) was recruited from Umlazi Township. Of the 116 participants who reported that a traumatic event was still bothering them, 19% reported clinically significant posttraumatic stress symptoms. Of the 116 participants, caregivers of AIDS-orphaned and other-orphaned children were significantly more likely to meet threshold criteria for PTSD (28%) compared to caregivers of non-orphaned children (10%). Household receipt of an old age pension was identified as a possible protective factor for PTSD symptoms among caregivers of orphaned children. Services are needed to address PTSD symptoms among caregivers of orphaned children.

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Randomised trials relevant to mental health conducted in low and middle-income countries: a survey

Cited by 16 publications

References 28 publications

Effectiveness of knowledge translation of social interventions across economic boundaries: a systematic review

Effectiveness of knowledge translation of social interventions across economic boundaries: a systematic review

Scarcity and inequity of mental health research resources in low-and-middle income countries: A global survey

Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Among Adults Caring for Orphaned Children in HIV-Endemic South Africa

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