Perception, Attitude, and Treatment Behaviour of The Community Towards Mental Disorders in Banyumas Raya

Autor: Hilma Paramita, Irwan Supriyanto, Purwa Riana Isnaya, Basiran, Diyah Woro Dwi Lestari, Paramita Septianawati, Meta Mukhsinin Purnama
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Jurnal Psikiatri Surabaya, Vol 13, Iss 2, Pp 170-178 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2355-2409
2716-358X
DOI: 10.20473/jps.v13i2.49703
Popis: Introduction: The stigma associated with mental disorders continues to have negative value in Indonesian society, which can influence treatment decisions. This project is aimed at evaluating the public’s perceptions, attitudes, and behavior toward treatment of mental disorders in Banyumas Raya. Methods: This was a quantitative cross-sectional study with 410 respondents who had completed questionnaires on mental health perceptions (Mental Health Knowledge Schedule, MAKS), attitude assessment (the Community Attitudes toward Mental Illness, CAMI), and behavior of choosing traditional treatment or medical treatment in October–November 2022. A descriptive analysis was used, and the relationship was assessed using the chi-square test. Result: Descriptive analysis reveals that 273 (66.6%) respondents live in Banyumas, 167 (40.7%) are senior high school graduates, and 175 (42.7%) have an income of Rp. 1,000,000-Rp. 3,000,000. Bivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between knowledge and behavior (p
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