Table 4 Views about mental health
From: Attitudes towards mental illness in Malawi: a cross-sectional survey
Views about mental health | Percentage (number) holding belief | Percentage (number) not holding belief |
|---|---|---|
Mentally ill patients can be treated outside the hospital | 24.2 (51) | 75.7 (159) |
All mentally ill patients are a nuisance to the public | 20.4 (43) | 79.5 (167) |
People with mental illness can work in a regular job | 39 (82) | 61 (128) |