Masculinity and mental health treatment initiation for former political prisoners in Yangon, Myanmar - a qualitative investigation

• Main Authors: Daniel P. Lakin (Author), Kyaw Soe Win (Author), Htin Aung (Author), Khin Nyein Chan Soe (Author), Bo Kyi (Author), Arik V. Marcell (Author), Wietse A. Tol (Author), Judith K. Bass (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Men living in low- and middle-income countries are unlikely to seek mental health care, where poor healthcare infrastructure, differences in illness conceptualization, and stigma can impact treatment seeking. Vulnerable groups, such as former political prisoners, are more likely...