Mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviour among Egyptian undergraduates: a cross-sectional national study

Autor: Mohamed Baklola, Mohamed Terra, Anhar Taha, Mohammed Elnemr, Mohammad Yaseen, Ahmed Maher, Ali Hussain Buzaid, Rahaf Alenazi, Safa Adil Osman Mohamed, Doaa Abdelhady, Abdel-Hady El-Gilany
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: BMC Psychiatry, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05620-7
Popis: Abstract Background Mental health literacy (MHL) and help-seeking behaviors are pivotal in managing mental well-being, especially among Egyptian undergraduates. Despite the importance and prevalent psychological distress in this group, limited research has addressed MHL and associated behaviors in Egypt. This study aimed to assess the levels of MHL and help-seeking behavior among Egyptian university students. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted across ten Egyptian universities during the academic year 2022–2023. A convenience sample of 1740 students was obtained through online questionnaires distributed via social media platforms. The survey comprised demographic characteristics, the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS), and the General Help Seeking Behavior Questionnaire (GHSPQ). Results Among 1740 Egyptian undergraduates, medical students scored higher in recognizing disorders (p
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