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Table 2 Characteristics of discussants

From: Perceptions of Ghanaian traditional health practitioners, primary health care workers, service users and caregivers regarding collaboration for mental health care

Patients and caregivers

Characteristic

Frequency n(%)

Sex

 Female

11 (68.8)

 Male

5 (31.2)

Age Group

 Less than 20

1 (6.3)

 20–30

6 (37.5)

 31–40

4 (25)

 41+

5 (31.2)

Status

 Caregiver

8 (50)

 Patient

8 (50)

Complementary providers of mental health care

Characteristic

Frequency n(%)

Sex

 Female

6 (20.7)

 Male

23 (79.3)

Age Group

 Less than 20

–

 20–30

–

 31–40

13 (44.8)

 41+

16 (55.2)

Status

 Traditional Healer

14 (50.0)

 Faith Healer

14 (50.0)

Primary Healthcare providers

Characteristic

Frequency n(%)

Sex

 Female

10 (43.5)

 Male

13 (56.5)

Age Group

 Less than 20

–

 20–30

11 (47.8)

 31–40

6 (26.1)

 41+

6 (26.1)

Role

 Community Mental Health Officer

10 (43.5)

 Community Psychiatric Nurse

11 (47.8)

 Othera

2 (8.7)

  1. aOther include Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Midwife and Physician Assistants