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March 2, 2026Open Access

Mental Health Services Delivery and Impact in Ugandan Urban Refugee Camps: An Implementation Study

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JOJames OpokaNational Agricultural Research OrganisationNNNancy NakabendoUganda Christian UniversityGMGrace MukasaUganda Christian University

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Implication

Implementation study reveals low mental health service access among refugees, suggesting urgent improvements are needed.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the delivery and impact of mental health services in Ugandan urban refugee camps.
  • Mixed-methods approach incorporating quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.
  • 500 respondents from four urban refugee camps were surveyed.
  • Access to mental health services was evaluated using statistical models.
  • Only 32% of participants reported receiving mental health services.
  • Identified significant gaps in service access among urban refugees.
  • Highlights the need for improved outreach and collaboration between NGOs and local authorities.

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Opoka et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52dd3f1e85e5c73bf0f36https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18809553
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