Table 2: Participants attitude towards integrating mental health into HIV services at selected primary health care.
|
Items |
Strongly disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly agree |
|
N (%) |
N (%) |
N (%) |
N (%) |
N (%) |
|
|
It is important for any health professional supporting a person with a mental Illness to also ensure that their physical health is assessed. |
20 (10.0) |
10 (5.0) |
5 (2.5) |
55 (27.5) |
110 (55.0) |
|
PHC nurses should not be expected to complete a thorough assessment for people with mental health symptoms because they can be referred to the psychiatrist. |
35 (17.5) |
35 (17.5) |
15 (7.5) |
55 (27.5) |
50 (25.0) |
|
I have a responsibility to identify people with mental health problems. |
15 (7.5) |
15 (7.5) |
10 (5.0) |
60 (30.0) |
100 (50.0) |
|
I have a responsibility to intervene with people who have mental health related problems. |
5 (2.5) |
15 (7.5) |
5 (2.5) |
70 (35.0) |
105 (52.5) |
|
The significance of implementing the national mental health policy framework on the integration of mental health care into HIV services was explained to me. |
20 (10.0) |
40 (20.0) |
5 (2.5) |
85 (42.5) |
50 (25.0) |