Research Article
Spatial Modeling of Mental Health on Outpatient Morbidity in Kenya
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2025
Pages:
45-55
Received:
20 May 2025
Accepted:
3 June 2025
Published:
25 June 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjams.20251303.11
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Abstract: The cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning of humans is greatly impacted by mental health issues. An increasing public health concern in Kenya is outpatient mental health morbidity. The geographic distribution of these symptoms and their correlation with infectious diseases have not, however, been thoroughly investigated. The objective of this research was to investigate the spatial distribution of mental health conditions in Kenya and their correlation with infectious diseases, including HIV, TB, and STIs. To evaluate the regional distribution of outpatient mental health cases, a spatial modeling approach was used. In order to find high-prevalence regions and possible links, the study used geostatistical approaches to integrate epidemiological data on infectious diseases and mental health issues. The results showed that mental health issues were not evenly distributed, with a higher emphasis in Nairobi and the Western areas. Infectious diseases and mental health disorders were shown to be strongly correlated, indicating possible connections between these health costs. High accuracy and validity were displayed by the spatial model, which provided insightful information for planning interventions and allocating resources. The distribution of mental health disorders and its relationship to infectious diseases in Kenya are better understood thanks to this study. The results emphasize the necessity of locally focused mental health treatments, especially in high-risk areas. These insights can be used by policymakers to enhance mental health services accessibility, optimize healthcare methods, and create integrated treatment plans for people with co-occurring disorders.
Abstract: The cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning of humans is greatly impacted by mental health issues. An increasing public health concern in Kenya is outpatient mental health morbidity. The geographic distribution of these symptoms and their correlation with infectious diseases have not, however, been thoroughly investigated. The objective of...
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Mwalili Samuel
