Recommendation: Mental health research in South America: Psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees' perceived resources and barriers — R0/PR5
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: As mental health issues continue to rise in Latin America, the need for research in this field becomes increasingly pressing. This study aimed to explore the perceived barriers and resources for research and publications among psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees from nine Spanish-speaking countries in South America. Data was collected through an anonymous online survey and analyzed using descriptive methods and the SPSS Statistical package. In total, 214 responses were analyzed. Among the participating psychiatrists, 61.8% reported having led a research project and 74.7% of them reported having led an academic publication. As for the psychiatry trainees, 26% reported having conducted research and 41.5% reported having published or attempted to publish an academic paper. When available, having access to research training, protected research time and mentorship opportunities were significant resources for research. Further support is needed in terms of funding, training, protected research time and mentorship opportunities. However, despite their efforts to participate in the global mental health discussion, Latin American psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees remain largely underrepresented in the literature.
Source: Greater South Information System
DOI: 10.60692/as8q0-0hf81
Authors: Rodrigo Ramalho, Vanessa Chappe, Lisette Alvarez, Gianfranco C.A. Argomedo-Ramos, Guillermo Rivera Arroyo, Graciela L. Bonay, Javiera C. Libuy Mena, Marilyn J. Hoppe, Domenica N. Cevallos-Robalino, Jairo M. González-Díaz
Institutions: University of Auckland, Administracion de los Servicios de Salud del Estado, Daniel Alcides Carrión National University, National University of Trujillo, Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Centro Científico Tecnólogico - Rosario, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Guyra Paraguay, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Universidad del Rosario
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6920578612