African Journal of Public Health and Health Systems

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2005)

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A Theoretical Framework for Analysing Community Radio Drama and Mental Health Stigma in Rural Northern Ghana, 2005

Kwame Agyeman-Badu, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Esi Anokye-Ansong, Ashesi University Ibrahim Sulemana, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Ama Serwaa Mensah, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18528839
Published: August 26, 2005

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Analyzing the effectiveness of a community radio drama series on changing stigma and help-seeking behavior for mental illness in rural communities of northern Ghana in Ghana. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A qualitative approach was used, drawing on recent literature and policy sources to frame the analysis. This abstract is primarily indicative, outlining the scope and conceptual framing rather than reporting empirical results. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Analyzing the effectiveness of a community radio drama series on changing stigma and help-seeking behavior for mental illness in rural communities of northern Ghana, Ghana, Africa, Medicine, theoretical This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Kwame Agyeman-Badu, Esi Anokye-Ansong, Ibrahim Sulemana, Ama Serwaa Mensah (2005). A Theoretical Framework for Analysing Community Radio Drama and Mental Health Stigma in Rural Northern Ghana, 2005. African Journal of Public Health and Health Systems, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2005), 24-29. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18528839

Keywords

Mental health stigmahelp-seeking behaviourcommunity radioSub-Saharan Africahealth communication

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