Table 1 Study and implementation characteristics of N = 28 evidence-based task-sharing mental health studies
N | % | |
|---|---|---|
Study characteristics | ||
Region of study | ||
Africa | 14 | 50.0% |
South Asia | 9 | 32.1% |
Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 | 10.7% |
Multi-region | 2 | 7.1% |
Mental health condition | ||
Common mental disorders (CMDs) only | 23 | 82.1% |
CMDs | 6 | 21.4% |
Depression only (non-perinatal) | 9 | 32.1% |
Perinatal depression only | 2 | 7.1% |
CMDs and comorbid conditions | 6 | 21.4% |
Serious mental illnesses (SMIs) only | 1 | 3.6% |
CMDs and SMIs | 4 | 14.3% |
Implementation characteristics | ||
Type of task-sharing provider (TSP) | ||
Community health workers (CHWs)a | 18 | 64.3% |
Primary health care providers (PHCPs)b | 4 | 14.3% |
Complementary and alternative providers (CAPs) | 1 | 3.6% |
Multiple provider types | 5 | 17.9% |
Evidence-based practice (EBP) used | ||
Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) | 8 | 28.5% |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | 6 | 21.4% |
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) | 3 | 10.7% |
Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) | 2 | 7.1% |
Pharmacotherapy alone | 2 | 7.1% |
Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) | 2 | 7.1% |
Problem Management Plus (PM+) | 1 | 3.6% |
Multiple EBPs | 4 | 14.3% |
Implementation stage | ||
Exploration | 1 | 3.6% |
Preparation | 4 | 14.3% |
Implementation | 17 | 60.7% |
Sustainment | 1 | 3.6% |
Multiple Stages | 5 | 17.9% |