Table 2.
Symptoms and consequences of poor mental health amongst study participants, as mentioned during in-depth interviews
| n = 48 | % | |
|---|---|---|
|
Symptoms of poor mental health | ||
| Uncontrollable crying |
14 |
29.2 |
| Suicidal ideation |
5 |
10.4 |
| Attempted suicide |
2 |
4.2 |
|
Consequences of poor mental health | ||
| Inability to care properly for family |
21 |
43.8 |
| Hitting children |
18 |
37.5 |
| Poor performance at work or missing work altogether |
8 |
16.7 |
| Picking fights with spouse and family member |
6 |
12.5 |
| Lack of desire to interact with others |
4 |
8.3 |
| Chewing tobacco | 2 | 4.2 |