Understanding cohort differences in appraisals of reconstruction priorities of mental health systems in postconflict liberia

Abstract

Objective: This study analyzes the relationship between informants' age and their assessment of mental health needs in postconflict society and examines if mental health needs assessment priorities differ depending upon whether or not the informant was exposed to the Liberian civil war. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in March 2009 to obtain data on mental health needs of Liberian children, adolescents and young adults. A total of 171 individuals were interviewed. The data were analyzed using a two- way ANOVA. Results: Elder respondents expressed a preference for young adults to receive services in a church/mosque (F = 4.020, p