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Emergent themes from qualitative analysis of focus group data.
| Cause | Cited examples |
|---|---|
| Extrinsic causes of mental illness | |
| Drugs | Marijuana Alcohol |
| Infectious disease | Yellow fever HIV Epilepsy |
| Spiritual causes | God Satanic powers Curses Bewitchment Bad airs |
| Socioeconomic causes | Poverty Familial disharmony |
| Intrinsic causes of mental illness | |
| Flaws in an individual | Weakness of constitution Negative impact of individual’s choices |
