A Research Study on Mental Health Awareness and Accessibility in Kilifi County, Kenya

COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND THEIR
INFLUENCE ON MENTAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND HEALTH
SEEKING BEHAVIOR AMONG RESIDENTS AGED 18 TO 65 IN KILIFI
COUNTY, KENYA.




A RESEARCH THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENT OF BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF
SURGERY IN THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE OF KENYATTA
UNIVERSITY



JULY 2025

, DECLARATION

We declare that this research project is our original work and has never been
submitted for any degree or examination in any other university. All sources
data and references have been acknowledged.

INVESTIGATORS

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Supervisor:
We confirm that this proposal has been submitted for review with our approval as the
University Supervisor.

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Department of Community Health and Epidemiology.




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, DEDICATION

This research is dedicated to God, who enabled us to conduct this research; and all
individuals and organizations who promote mental health awareness. To our mentors
and colleagues, whose guidance and wisdom have been invaluable.




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, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to the

completion of this study.

First and foremost, we extend our deepest appreciation to our supervisors, Dr. Harun

Kimani and Dr. Mwanzo, for their invaluable guidance, support, and constructive

feedback throughout this research project. Your expertise and dedication have been

instrumental in shaping this study.




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