@article{ref1,
title="A pilot study exploring nursing knowledge of depression and suicidal ideation in Kenya",
journal="Issues in mental health nursing",
year="2019",
author="Muga, Timothy and Mbuthia, Gladys and Gatimu, Samwel Maina and Rossiter, Rachel",
volume="40",
number="1",
pages="15-20",
abstract="Nurses play key roles in recognizing, diagnosing, managing, and referring persons with mental disorders. This cross-sectional study assessed mental health literacy (depression and suicidal ideation) among nurses in a private urban referral hospital in Kenya. Nurses read a vignette and answered questions regarding diagnosis, treatment/interventions, and related attitudes and beliefs. Thirty-seven nurses (12 males) completed the questionnaire. Three correctly identified the diagnosis and 23 identified depression only. Although 75% noted the symptoms were extremely distressing, fear, and stigma were common reactions. This highlights challenges in mental health promotion/prevention in Kenya, and suggests continuous nursing education and curriculum enhancement is needed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0161-2840",
doi="10.1080/01612840.2018.1489922",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2018.1489922"
}