Department of Athena Institute, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Taking Up the Community Health Intervention Package Faces Challenges
Author(s): Jessica Coetzer*
Participants thought it was important to consider the fear of disclosure and potential stigma if a mental health intervention is provided by an
employer, however, in trying to ensure confidentiality for each CHW, participants also advised against providing generic interventions that do not
meet their unique mental health needs. The participants thought this barrier might be overcome if CHWs perceived that a third party provided the
intervention. In addition, participants recommended involving influential stakeholders such as religious/ faith and community leaders that CHWs
respect and listen to help overcome the stigma of accessing mental health treatment. The participants were concerned that the acceptability and
accessibility of digital interventions might be limited by poor internet connectivity in rural areas, low digital literacy, a preference for in-person
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DOI:
10.37421/2736-6189.2022.7.313
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