Conclusions
In conclusion, the present study provides empirical support that is partly in line with previous research on client factors that play a role in predicting dropout from other service settings. The main findings were that people of younger age, unemployed, having lower levels of education, and poor social support had a higher odds ratio of dropping out compared to their reference groups. This had not been studied in the context of PMHC before. Our study provides valuable insight into a large client group who may not get satisfactory effects of treatment. As PMHC has become a national area of investment, this knowledge is of great importance for how we can improve the service to reduce dropout. This can subsequently save both human and economic resources. For future research, it would be beneficial to work towards a unifying definition of dropout, investigate the role of individual therapists and services respectively on dropout, and finally, explore dropout from the clients’ perspective.