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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

Caregivers' Experience of Supporting Deaf Adults with Mental Health Disorders in Ghana.

Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah, Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Ebenezer Mensah Gyimah, Shakila Nur, Juventus Duorinaah, Lilian Frimpomaa, Maria Efstratopoulou

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Wisdom Kwadwo MprahCentre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, Department of Health Promotion and Disability Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, PMB, KNUST, Kumasi AK-448-4944, Ghana.
Maxwell Peprah OpokuSpecial Education Department, College of Education, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.
Ebenezer Mensah GyimahCentre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, Department of Health Promotion and Disability Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, PMB, KNUST, Kumasi AK-448-4944, Ghana.
Shakila NurDepartment of English and Modern Languages, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh.
Juventus DuorinaahGhana National Association of the Deaf, P.O. Box AN-7908, Accra GA-44-35-222, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-4484-0437
Lilian FrimpomaaDepartment of Sociology and Social Work, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, PMB, KNUST, Kumasi AK-448-4944, Ghana.
Maria EfstratopoulouSpecial Education Department, College of Education, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-5162-2104

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Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (Ghana Participation programme 0121-GNAD-007.
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Abstract

backgroundCaregivers play a crucial role in the support and management of individuals experiencing mental health disorders; however, there is a paucity of research concerning the experiences of caregivers of deaf persons diagnosed with any form of mental disorder in Ghana. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of these caregivers, with a particular focus on their perceptions of mental health, available support systems, challenges encountered, and the consequent impact on familial relationships while supporting this underserved population.

methodThis qualitative study engaged eleven family caregivers of deaf adults diagnosed with a mental health disorders made up of ten females and one male aged 45-68 years, recruited across four of the sixteen administrative regions in Ghana. Utilizing a semi-structured interview guide, face-to-face interviews were conducted to gather in-depth narratives from the participants.

resultsThematic analysis of the data revealed several key themes, including the awareness and understanding of mental health disorders, availability and accessibility of mental health support services and training, dynamics of psychosocial and familial relationships, and the multifaceted challenges faced in caregiving for individuals with mental health disorders.

conclusionThe findings underscored an urgent need for the development of a specialized caregiving manual tailored for caregivers of deaf individuals experiencing mental health disorders. This study advocates for policymakers to prioritize the creation of such resources to enhance care delivery and improve overall mental health outcomes for this vulnerable population.

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CaregiversDeafnessMental DisordersPersons with Hearing DisabilitiesAgedFemaleGhanaHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchcaregiversdeafdisabilityGhanamental health

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