Shakila Nur

Dr. Shakila Nur


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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WMWisdom Kwadwo Mprah
Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah
MOMaxwell Peprah Opoku
Maxwell Peprah Opoku
EGEbenezer Mensah Gyimah
Ebenezer Mensah Gyimah
SNShakila Nur
Shakila Nur
JDJuventus Duorinaah
Juventus Duorinaah
Maria EfstratopoulouMaria Efstratopoulou
Maria Efstratopoulou
Background: Caregivers play a crucial role in the support and management of individuals experiencing mental health disorders; however, there is a paucity of research concerning the experiences of caregivers of deaf persons diagnosed with any form of mental disorder in Ghana. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of these caregivers, with a particular focus on their perceptions of mental health, available support systems, challenges encountered, and the consequent impact on familial relationships while supporting this underserved population. Method: This qualitative study engaged eleven family caregivers of deaf adults diagnosed with a mental health disorders made up of ten females and one male aged 45–68 years, recruited across four of the sixteen administrative regions in Ghana. Utilizing a semi-structured interview guide, face-to-face interviews were conducted to gather in-depth narratives from the participants. Results: Thematic analysis of the data revealed several key themes, including the awareness and understanding of mental health disorders, availability and accessibility of mental health support services and training, dynamics of psychosocial and familial relationships, and the multifaceted challenges faced in caregiving for individuals with mental health disorders. Conclusion: The findings underscored an urgent need for the development of a specialized caregiving manual tailored for caregivers of deaf individuals experiencing mental health disorders. This study advocates for policymakers to prioritize the creation of such resources to enhance care delivery and improve overall mental health outcomes for this vulnerable population.

1 March 2024 in SN Social Sciences
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Shakila Nur
AFAfifa Farzana
Afifa Farzana

17 January 2026 in Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research
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MIMohammad Aminul Islam
Mohammad Aminul Islam
SNShakila Nur
Shakila Nur
MAMily Akhter
Mily Akhter
FHFarha Hossain
Farha Hossain