Explanatory Models of Depression in a Rural Community of Coastal Karnataka, India: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Background: Depression is a major public health problem but there is a huge treatment gap in India. Cultural beliefs influence conception of illness, personal meaning, help-seeking behaviors, and adherence to treatment. Research on explanatory models of depression attempt to explore these unique cha...

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Main Authors: Sameeksha Hegde, Ravichandra Karkal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-07-01
Series:Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176211051001