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held beliefs within their respective countries. The
review also only included English-language studies,
narrowing its scope further and perhaps excluding
significant contributions from local research. It is
possible participants were reluctant to openly share
their traditional and religious beliefs with medical
professionals or as part of a scientific study, resulting
in their underrepresentation.[6]
Conclusion
This review aimed to present a general overview
of how depression is perceived in the developing
countries of South Asia. Considering these
synthesised findings may help shape future public
health efforts seeking greater success in improving
education about depression and its treatment and
prevention—in South Asia, and potentially in other
developing countries where depression is similarly
understood.
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Acknowledgments
None
Conflicts of Interest
None declared
Correspondence
marisse.sonido@gmail.com
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