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Table 2 General characteristics of global mental health projects being implemented by interview participants

From: Barriers and drivers to service delivery in global mental health projects

Project Characteristics

Qualitative study (n = 29)

N (%)

Target disorder

 Common mental disorders

16 (55)

 Behavioural and emotional disorders

13 (45)

 Trauma and PTSD

7 (24)

 Suicide and self-harm

7 (24)

 Developmental disorders

7 (24)

 Severe mental disorders

6 (21)

 Epilepsy and seizures

5 (17)

 Alcohol and substance use disorders

5 (17)

 Dementia

2 (7)

 All

3 (10)

Target population group

 Children and adolescents [1 month – 14 years]

14 (48)

 Young and old adults [15–60 years]

13 (45)

 Vulnerable groups [e.g. conflict afflicted populations]

10 (34)

 Women

9 (31)

 Elderly [over 60 years]

6 (21)

 Newborns [under 1 month]

2  (7)

 General population [all ages]

12 (41)

Region

 South Asia

11 (38)

 Africa

10 (35)

 Central America and the Caribbean

4 (14)

 South East Asia

3 (10)

 South America

1 (3)

Innovation components

 Capacity building

23 (79)

 Detection, treatment, care and rehabilitation

22 (76)

 Promotion and awareness

18 (62)

 Stakeholder engagement

12 (41)