Publications by authors named "Mahmoud Mussa"
Background: This qualitative pilot study aimed to establish views of traditional and biomedical practitioners towards collaboration between the two sectors on the treatment of people with mental illness in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Methods: Six traditional healers (known as "waganga" in Swahili) and six nurses working in government secondary mental health services were invited to participate in a series of focus group discussions (FGDs). Two sets of FGDs took place approximately seven weeks apart.
Article Synopsis
- Mental disorders often first appear in primary care settings globally, highlighting the need for straightforward classifications.
- In response, the WHO has created a simplified version of the ICD-10 for primary care, known as ICD-10-PHC, which is widely used internationally.
- The text summarizes field trial results and suggests ways to enhance classification systems to improve the management of mental disorders in primary care.