Table 4 Descriptive statistics of training program understanding after and before the training

1

Why service users and caregivers wanted to be involved in mental health systems strengthening

After

18

4.9

0.32

Before

3.3

0.97

2

The value of service users and caregivers’ involvement in mental health system strengthening

After

18

4.9

0.32

Before

3.3

1.09

3

How to involve service user and caregivers in the different aspects of mental health system strengthening

After

18

4.7

0.49

Before

2.8

1.06

4

How to collaborate with service users and caregivers for mental health system strengthening

After

18

4.8

0.43

Before

3.3

1.09

5

What kinds of contributions service users and their caregivers can make to improve mental care in my district (Sodo district)

After

42

4.6

0.59

Before

3.0

1.08

6

About the international protections (and protections within Ethiopia) for the rights of people with mental health problems

After

42

4.3

0.67

Before

2.9

1.30

7

The experiences of people with mental health conditions in Sodo district

After

42

4.3

0.75

Before

2.7

1.27

8

The levels of service user and caregiver involvement in mental health system strengthening

After

42

4.3

0.75

Before

2.8

1.17

9

Myths and facts about mental illness

After

42

4.6

0.59

Before

3.4

1.23

10

Types of mental health related stigma and discriminations

After

42

4.6

0.55

Before

3.3

1.05

11

Impacts of mental health related stigma and discrimination

After

42

4.6

0.54

Before

3.4

1.08

12

Strategies to reduce mental health related stigma and discrimination

After

42

4.6

0.58

Before

3.0

1.19

13

Types of mental health problems

After

42

4.7

0.47

Before

3.6

1.08

14

Treatments that can help people with mental health problems

After

42

4.6

0.54

Before

3.6

1.15

15

Definition of service user

After

42

4.7

0.48

Before

3.2

1.09

16

Definition of caregiver

After

42

4.6

0.50

Before

3.5

1.17

17

Definition of involvement in mental health system

After

42

4.6

0.55

Before

3.3

1.13

18

How I can contribute to improve mental care in my district (Sodo district)

After

24

4.1

0.68

Before

2.9

1.04

19

How I can contribute to the development of mental health policy and law development in Ethiopia

After

24

4.2

0.66

Before

2.9

1.19