Boscoe, Ashley;
(2024)
Addressing Psychosis in South Asia: A Systematic Review of Psychosis Prevalence and Acceptability and Feasibility of a Community-Based Theatre Pilot ‘Someone to Support Me’.
Doctoral thesis (D.Clin.Psy), UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
The first chapter, "Prevalence of Psychosis in South Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," examines psychosis prevalence in South Asia, revealing significant disparities in mental health services and stigma across the region. Analysing 36 studies from 2,302 records, it found higher prevalence rates and notable country-specific variations. Despite limitations such as heterogeneity in study designs, data scarcity, and reliance on hospital-based samples, the findings highlight the need for accurate data to inform policies and community-based interventions. The review calls for improved mental health policies and culturally sensitive research to address psychosis across the lifespan in South Asia. The second chapter, titled "'Someone to Support Me': Tackling Psychosis Stigma in Pakistan through Forum Theatre - A Community-Based Implementation Pilot," examines the use of participatory arts to reduce psychosis stigma in Pakistan. This empirical study involved co-producing a forum theatre production with individuals who have lived experiences of psychosis, their caregivers, and performers. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study found that the intervention was partially successful in raising awareness and reducing stigma. The strengths of this study include its innovative and culturally sensitive methodology. However, limitations such as challenges in measuring long-term impact and sustainability, as well as feedback indicating power imbalances in participation, highlight the need for meaningful co-production and sustainable strategies in low-resource settings. The third chapter, "Navigating Research from a Distance: Cultural Collaboration and Reflexivity in Global Mental Health Research," provides a reflexive and critical appraisal of the research process. It discusses the challenges and benefits of cross-cultural research in global mental health, emphasising reflexivity and the influence of cultural and sociopolitical contexts. Highlighting the complexities of applying Western methodologies in LMIC contexts, the chapter advocates for more culturally sensitive research practices and greater collaboration with local stakeholders to enhance the relevance and impact of mental health research globally.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Qualification: | D.Clin.Psy |
| Title: | Addressing Psychosis in South Asia: A Systematic Review of Psychosis Prevalence and Acceptability and Feasibility of a Community-Based Theatre Pilot ‘Someone to Support Me’ |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Copyright © The Author 2024. Original content in this thesis is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).Any third-party copyright material present remains the property of its respective owner(s) and is licensed under its existing terms. Access may initially be restricted at the author’s request. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences |
| URI: | https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10197928 |
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