The distance factor in the use of psychiatric facilities
Date
1980-12
Authors
Haworth, A.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Medical Journal of Zambia.
Abstract
When the Zambian mental health service was being established it was realized that an effort ought to be made to establish general hospital units serving local populations. However, distances are great and the population density, in the rural areas is low.
The mental health service resources are also extremely limited and it has only been possible to extend the service to a number of major centres. A question arises as to whether people in need are able to gain access to the service and what steps might be taken to make it more effective.
Description
Zambian mental health service.
Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric--Zambia
Citation
Haworth, A. (1980). The distance factor in the use of psychiatric facilities. Medical Journal of Zambia. 15, (1)