Journal of Depression and Anxiety
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-1044
ISSN: 2167-1044
Emily Haroz
Tanzania
Research Article
Local Perceptions of the Impact of Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy in Rural Uganda
Author(s): Eric Lewandowski R, Lena Verdeli, Annie Feighery, Judy Bass, Cephas Hamba, Emily Haroz, Vivi Stavrou, Lincoln Ndogoni and Paul A. Bolton
Eric Lewandowski R, Lena Verdeli, Annie Feighery, Judy Bass, Cephas Hamba, Emily Haroz, Vivi Stavrou, Lincoln Ndogoni and Paul A. Bolton
This study investigated local perceptions of changes stemming from a long-standing Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-G) program for the treatment of depression in rural Uganda. The study was conducted in a lowincome, severely HIV/AIDS affected area where in 2001 the prevalence of depression was estimated at 21% among adults. Data were collected between May 10 and May 31, 2010, using free-listing and key informant qualitative interviewing techniques. A convenience sample of sixty free-list respondents was selected from among adults who had participated in IPT-G, their family members, and other community members, from 10 villages representing a range of sizes and geographical locations. Twenty-two key informants were also selected from these villages, based on their knowledge about changes reported by free-list respondents. Interviews were analyzed using content analysis and respon.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-1044.1000198