Barriers and facilitators to recognize and discuss depression and anxiety experienced by adults with vision impairment or blindness: a qualitative study
Abstract Background Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent, but often unrecognized in adults with vision impairment (VI) or blindness. The purpose of this study was to explore visually impaired and blind adults’ views on facilitators and barriers in recognizing and discussing mental health prob...
Main Authors: | Edine P. J. van Munster, Hilde P. A. van der Aa, Peter Verstraten, Ruth M. A. van Nispen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06682-z |
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