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However, access to adequate mental health services is limited. In this study, we evaluate a combined intervention that addresses both mental health and alcohol misuse among male refugees in Uganda, focusing on its relevance, acceptability, and potential for scalability. We conducted a qualitative study, using process evaluation data, to evaluate a combined guided self-help intervention for mental health and alcohol use among male refugees in Uganda\u2019s Rhino and Imvepi camp refugee settlements. We used thematic network analysis to identify themes related to relevance, acceptability, and potential scalability. 28 in-depth process evaluation interviews were conducted in total. Participants included male South Sudanese refugees who had received enhance usual care, or SH+ only or SH+ and ASSIST-BI combined. Family members of the participants and intervention facilitators were also interviewed. 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