Cross-sectional study of mental health related knowledge and attitudes among care assistant workers in Guangzhou, China

Abstract Background Care assistant workers (CAWs) are a part of a new pattern of mental health care providers in China and play a significant role in bridging the human resource shortage. CAWs in China mainly include community cadres, community mental health staff, and community policemen. The menta...

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Main Authors: Jie Li, Xiao-Ling Duan, Hua-Qing Zhong, Wen Chen, Sara Evans‑Lacko, Graham Thornicroft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-021-00441-7