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Table 3 CAP self-evaluation and perceived training needs(n = 77)

From: Child and adolescent psychiatry training in Nepal: early career psychiatrists’ perspective

Characteristics

n (%)

Overall rating in CAP training

 Comprehensive

1 (1.3)

 Satisfactory

22 (28.6)

 Limited

42 (54.5)

 Grossly inadequate

12 (15.6)

Readiness to take on a consultant role in CAP

 Ready for the role

5 (6.5)

 Adequate but would benefit from further training

38 (49.4)

 Unprepared

34 (44.2)

Want additional training in CAP

 Yes

57 (74)

 No

4 (5.3)

 May be

16 (20.8)

Mental health to be included in the curriculum for children and adolescents

 Extremely important

74 (96.1)

 Slightly important

3 (3.9)

 Confidence in diagnosing CAP casesa

5.18 ± 1.56

 Confidence in management/intervention of CAP casesa

4.58 ± 1.59

 Overall confidence in CAPa

4.67 ± 1.62

  1. a These results (score on a ten-point scale with 10 being the highest possible score) are expressed as the mean ± SD