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Mideksa G, Tesfaye E, Yitayih Y, Sime Y, Aliye K, Gizaw AT. Mental health literacy and associated factors among traditional healers of Jimma town, southwest, Ethiopia 2020: a community based, cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1304454. [PMID: 38903639 PMCID: PMC11188681 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1304454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Background Traditional healers are in the front line to give the mental healthcare service in developing countries like Ethiopia. In Ethiopia, different studies were done focusing on the role of traditional medicine and perception of the community toward traditional medicine. However, there is paucity of studies, which shows the level of mental health literacy among traditional healers. Therefore, this study intended to mental health literacy level of traditional healers in Jimma town, Ethiopia. Method A community-based cross-sectional study design was employed among 310 participants. To select the participants from Jimma town, a stratified random sampling method was utilized from August 1 to September 30, 2020. The Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire was used to assess mental health literacy for assessment of mental health literacy among traditional healers. The collected data were coded and entered into EpiData version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 25.0 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable linear regression was used for data analysis. Result The finding of this study showed that the samples of traditional healers found in Jimma town scored a total mean of 95.91 ± 3.0025 for mental health literacy. Age [β = -0.052 (95% CI: -0.078, -0.026)], year of experience [β = 0.095 (95% CI: 0.067, 0.123)], family history of mental illness [β = 1.709 (95% CI: 0.543, 2.360)], history of professional help seeking on mental illness [β = 0.501 (95% CI: 0.715, 2.288)], history of getting information of mental illness on media [β = 0.941 (95% CI: 0.345, 1.538)], training on mental health [β = 2.213 (995% CI: 1.520, 2.906)], history of treating mental illness [β = 1.676 (95% CI: 0.808, 2.544)], and informal education [β = -1.664 (95% CI: -2.081, -1.247)] were factors significantly associated with MHL. Conclusion The mental health literacy of traditional healers mean score is lower than the mean score of other studies. Age, year of experience, training on mental illness, family history, history of professional help seeking, history of treating mental illness, information on mental illness, and informal education are significantly associated with mental health literacy. Therefore, structured training is very important to improve their level of mental health literacy.
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- Gudeta Mideksa
- Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Psychiatry Department, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Health, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Faculty of Medical sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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Ovi MR, Siddique MAB, Ahammed T, Chowdhury MAB, Uddin MJ. Assessment of mental wellbeing of university students in Bangladesh using Goldberg's GHQ-12: A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e1948. [PMID: 38463032 PMCID: PMC10920986 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Background and Aims The mental well-being of university students is a primary public health concern worldwide, including in Bangladesh. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of the overall mental health status among Bangladeshi university students. The study used larger and more diverse sample compared to previous studies, and also explored factors associated with the mental health well-being of those students. Methods Data were collected through an online questionnaire, utilizing the proportional allocation method, from students in various universities across Bangladesh. The sample included 2036 participants. The study applied Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) using the GHQ2+ threshold (i.e., having more than two symptoms). A binary outcome variable was created with two levels: "good mental health" and "poor mental health," to assess the mental health status of the university students. The explanatory variables were age, gender, academic year, type of university, and sources of personal expenses. Exploratory data analysis, association tests, and binary logistic regression models were used to identify factors influencing the outcome variable. Results A total of 55.9% of students (male: 52.6% and female: 62.8%) exhibited poor mental health status. Female students' mental health was found to be worse (odds ratio [OR]: 1.49, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.23-1.81) compared to that of males. Similarly, public university students displayed a worse mental health condition than their counterparts in private universities (OR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1.03-1.61). Conclusion The overall mental health of university students in Bangladesh is concerning. There is a pressing need for effective mental health policies and interventions to bolster the mental well-being of university students, with a specific focus on students from public universities and females.
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- Musaddiqur R. Ovi
- Department of StatisticsShahjalal University of Science and TechnologySylhetBangladesh
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- Department of StatisticsShahjalal University of Science and TechnologySylhetBangladesh
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- Department of StatisticsShahjalal University of Science and TechnologySylhetBangladesh
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- Department of StatisticsShahjalal University of Science and TechnologySylhetBangladesh
- Faculty of Graduate StudiesDaffodil International UniversitySavarBangladesh
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Faruk MO, Rosenbaum S. Mental illness stigma among indigenous communities in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychol 2023; 11:216. [PMID: 37525224 PMCID: PMC10391860 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-023-01257-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mental illnesses stigma is a universal and transcultural phenomenon. While mental illnesses stigma is pervasive in Bangladesh, very little research exists on stigma toward mental illnesses among indigenous communities. This study aimed to investigate the prevailing stigma and the risk factors among different indigenous communities in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was carried out and participants were recruited purposively from Rangamati, a South-Eastern district of Bangladesh in the CHT. Participants from various indigenous communities including Chakma, Marma, Rakhine, Tripura, and Pangkhua were recruited. The 28- item Bangla translated version of the Mental Illnesses Stigma Scale was used. Independent-samples t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression were performed. RESULTS The results indicate evidence of a gender difference with females reporting more stigma than their male counterparts. Age, gender, socioeconomic status, and monthly income are associated with stigma among indigenous people. Further analyses of the subscales indicated significant differences among sociodemographic variables. CONCLUSIONS The results provide an insight into the prevailing stigma and associate risk factors among indigenous communities. The results may help inform anti-stigma interventions targeting indigenous communities in Bangladesh.
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- Md Omar Faruk
- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- School of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Jahan I, Sharif AB, Hasan ABMN. Suicide stigma and suicide literacy among Bangladeshi young adults: a cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1160955. [PMID: 37252136 PMCID: PMC10213423 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1160955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Introduction Suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Owing to poor suicide literacy, people are not aware of the consequences of the suicide stigma, which may affect individuals. This study aimed to examine the status of suicide stigma and literacy among young adults in Bangladesh. Methods This cross-sectional study included 616 male subjects and female subjects residing in Bangladesh aged between 18 and 35 years who were invited to complete an online survey. Suicide literacy and suicide stigma among the respondents were assessed by using the validated Literacy of Suicide Scale and Stigma of Suicide Scale, respectively. Other independent variables that have been found to affect suicide stigma or literacy were included in this study based on prior research. Correlation analysis was used to assess the relationships between the study's main quantitative variables. Multiple linear regression models were used to assess factors affecting suicide stigma and suicide literacy, respectively, after controlling for covariates. Results The mean literacy score was 3.86. The participants' mean scores in the stigma, isolation, and glorification subscale were 25.15, 14.48, and 9.04, respectively. Suicide literacy was negatively associated with stigmatizing attitudes (p = 0.005). Male subjects, unmarried/divorced/widowed, less educated (below HSC), smokers, less exposure to suicide, and respondents with chronic mental illness had lower suicide literacy and more stigmatizing attitudes. Conclusion The findings suggest that addressing suicide literacy and stigma by developing and executing awareness programs on suicide and mental health among young adults may increase knowledge, decrease stigma, and hence prevent suicide among this population.
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Lee JE, Goh ML, Yeo SF. Mental health awareness of secondary schools students: Mediating roles of knowledge on mental health, knowledge on professional help, and attitude towards mental health. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14512. [PMID: 36950622 PMCID: PMC10025912 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Purpose The mental health situation among adolescents in Malaysia has reached a worrying state with the rising number of cases. Despite a significant increase in the literature on mental health, there is a lack of studies that focused on mental health awareness. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the factors affecting Malaysian youth's mental health awareness as well as the mediating roles of knowledge on mental health, knowledge on professional help, and attitude towards mental health. Methods Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 450 secondary school students aged 15-19 years old in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka who were recruited via purposive sampling. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and SmartPLS to obtain the descriptive analysis, measurement model, and structural model. Results The results indicated that mental health awareness was influenced by knowledge on mental health and attitude towards mental health. The findings also revealed that familiarity and media exposure were important determinants of knowledge on mental health, knowledge on professional help, and attitude towards mental health. Moreover, the results indicated that knowledge on mental health positively mediated the relationship between media exposure and mental health awareness. Besides, attitude towards mental health also found to play mediating roles between familiarity and mental health awareness, as well as between media exposure and mental health awareness. Conclusion This study contributed important knowledge to the limited literature in this contemporary domain. An effective public mental health campaign is needed to reduce the burden of disease and the cost of mental illness.
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- Jia En Lee
- Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Melaka, Malaysiax
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- Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Melaka, Malaysiax
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- Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Melaka, Malaysiax
- Department of Business Administration, Daffodil International University,Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Sifat M, Huq M, Baig M, Tasnim N, Green KM. An Examination of Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Care, and Their Association with Depression, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, and Wellness in a Bangladeshi University Student Sample. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:904. [PMID: 36673660 PMCID: PMC9859012 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20020904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The mental health burden is high and rising among Bangladeshi university students. Understanding barriers to mental healthcare and how barriers impact mental health outcomes may inform the development of targeted interventions to decrease barriers and improve access to care. AIMS This study identifies barriers to mental healthcare and their association with mental health outcomes in a Bangladeshi university student sample. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey (n = 350) on stigma-related, attitudinal, and instrumental barriers to accessing mental healthcare among Bangladeshi university students. We examined the association between stigma and non-stigma (i.e., attitudinal and instrumental) barriers with four mental health outcomes: suicidal ideation, depression, high perceived stress, and wellness. RESULTS Attitudinal barriers were the most reported barriers. Stigma-related barriers were significant for individuals who had experienced suicidal ideation (aOR = 2.97, p = 0.001), not for individuals with depression. Non-stigma-related barriers were significant for individuals who had experienced depression (aOR = 2.80, p = 0.011). CONCLUSIONS The current work advances our understanding of how to improve access to mental healthcare among university students in Bangladesh. Stigma-related barriers were particularly salient for individuals who experienced suicidal ideation. Further study is needed on how stigma may impact access to care distinctly for different mental health problems among Bangladeshi university students.
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- Munjireen Sifat
- TSET Health Promotion Research Center, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City 73105, OK, USA
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- Department of Behavioral & Community Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- American Psychiatric Group, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
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- Institute of Governance and Development, BRAC University, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Department of Behavioral & Community Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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von Gaudecker JR, Agbapuonwu N, Kyololo O, Sathyaseelan M, Oruche U. Barriers and facilitators to treatment seeking behaviors for depression, epilepsy, and schizophrenia in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2022; 41:11-19. [PMID: 36428038 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Despite the severe consequences, the treatment gap for depression, epilepsy, and schizophrenia continues to be a major concern in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). We conducted a systematic review of literature on barriers and facilitators of treatment-seeking behaviors from the perspective of individuals living with depression, epilepsy, and schizophrenia and stakeholders in LMICs. Knowledge deficits, beliefs, and stigma were barriers to treatment-seeking across disorders. The most cited facilitators were demographics, socioeconomic status, and collaboration with traditional healers. Culturally sensitive interventions in collaboration with stakeholders within the community can facilitate treatment-seeking behaviors among people living with depression, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.
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- Jane R von Gaudecker
- Indiana University School of Nursing, 600 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Department of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria..
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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Rezvi MR, Tonmoy MSB, Khan B. The mental health of adolescents following the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. Asian J Psychiatr 2022; 78:103309. [PMID: 36368146 PMCID: PMC9612875 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2022.103309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This paper highlights the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and adolescents' mental health in Bangladesh. It contains a thorough literature review that summarizes relevant articles and newspapers on the mental health of adolescents. In Bangladesh, the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening adolescent mental health issues. To maintain the safety and security of adolescents mental health issues are becoming increasingly frequent in Bangladesh as a result of lockdowns, financial stress, and livelihood scarcity; this trend cannot be ignored. This study will aid policymakers, government officials, and non-government officials in the development of more effective social safety net measures.
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- Development Studies Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
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Cheng V, Oveisi N, McTaggart-Cowan H, Loree JM, Murphy RA, De Vera MA. Colorectal Cancer and Onset of Anxiety and Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:8751-8766. [PMID: 36421342 PMCID: PMC9689519 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29110689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Research suggests that colorectal cancer (CRC) is associated with mental health disorders, primarily anxiety and depression. To synthesize this evidence, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies evaluating the onset of anxiety and depression among patients with CRC. We searched EMBASE and Medline from inception to June 2022. We included original, peer-reviewed studies that: used an epidemiologic design; included patients with CRC and a comparator group of individuals without cancer; and evaluated anxiety and depression as outcomes. We used random effects models to obtain pooled measures of associations. Quality assessment was completed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Of 7326 articles identified, 8 were eligible; of which 6 assessed anxiety and depression and 2 assessed depression only. Meta-analyses showed a non-significant association between CRC and anxiety (pooled HR 1.67; 95% CI 0.88 to 3.17) and a significant association between CRC and depression (pooled HR 1.78; 95% CI 1.23 to 2.57). Predictors of anxiety and depression among patients with CRC included clinical characteristics (e.g., comorbidities, cancer stage, cancer site), cancer treatment (e.g., radiotherapy, chemotherapy, colostomy), and sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., age, sex). The impacts of anxiety and depression in patients with CRC included increased mortality and decreased quality of life. Altogether, our systematic review and meta-analysis quantified the risks and impacts of CRC on anxiety and depression, particularly an increased risk of depression after CRC diagnosis. Findings provide support for oncologic care that encompasses mental health supports for patients with CRC.
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- Vicki Cheng
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
- Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
- Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Cancer Control Research, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L3, Canada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
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- Medical Oncology, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Cancer Control Research, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L3, Canada
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
- Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
- Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z IY6, Canada
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Mental health knowledge and awareness among university students in Bangladesh. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11084. [PMID: 36303905 PMCID: PMC9593207 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Negative attitudes toward mental illness and treatment are attributed to a lack of or inaccurate mental health knowledge. We aimed to assess the current mental health knowledge and awareness among Bangladeshi university students and identified socio-demographic factors that affect them. Between February and April of 2021, a cross-sectional study of 2036 university students in Bangladesh was conducted. Two different questionnaires (i.e., knowledge and awareness) were developed to assess mental health knowledge and awareness. The two outcome variables in this study were mental health knowledge level and awareness level. The cut-off value was taken as 80% of the total scores of both the knowledge and awareness scales and divided into higher and lower groups. Data were analyzed using different descriptive statistical tools and binary logistic regression model. We found more than half (62.1%) of the students had higher knowledge, and 85.1% of the students had a higher awareness of mental health problems. Female students (OR 1.41, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.15–1.72) and students managing their expenses by personal income and family support were significantly positively associated with the high knowledge of the mental health (OR 1.79, 95% CI: 1.40–2.29). Similarly, age (OR 1.47, 95% CI: 1.01–2.14) was significantly associated with high awareness. Good mental health was significantly negatively associated with the high knowledge (OR 0.72, 95% CI: 0.6–0.87) and positively associated with the high awareness (OR 1.48, 95% CI: 1.15–1.91). Although mental health awareness is high among Bangladeshi university students, knowledge of mental health is insufficient. As a result, it is essential to comprehend the gaps in knowledge and awareness of mental health disorders, as well as how they are addressed.
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Kayiteshonga Y, Sezibera V, Mugabo L, Iyamuremye JD. Prevalence of mental disorders, associated co-morbidities, health care knowledge and service utilization in Rwanda - towards a blueprint for promoting mental health care services in low- and middle-income countries? BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1858. [PMID: 36199102 PMCID: PMC9533613 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14165-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background In order to respond to the dearth of mental health data in Rwanda where large-scale prevalence studies were not existing, Rwanda Mental Health Survey was conducted to measure the prevalence of mental disorders, associated co-morbidities and knowledge and utilization of mental health services nationwide within Rwanda. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between July and August 2018, among the general population, including survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Participants (14–65 years) completed the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (Version 7.0.2), sociodemographic and epilepsy-related questionnaires. General population participants were selected first by random sampling of 240 clusters, followed by systematic sampling of 30 households per cluster. Genocide survivors within each cluster were identified using the 2007–2008 Genocide Survivors Census. Results Of 19,110 general survey participants, most were female (n = 11,233; 58.8%). Mental disorders were more prevalent among women (23.2%) than men (16.6%) (p < 0.05). The most prevalent mental disorders were major depressive episode (12.0%), panic disorder (8.1%) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (3.6%). Overall, 61.7% had awareness of mental health services while only 5.3% reported to have used existing services. Of the 1271 genocide survivors interviewed, 74.7% (n = 949) were female; prevalence of any mental disorder was 53.3% for women and 48.8% for men. Most prevalent disorders were major depressive episode (35.0%), PTSD (27.9%) and panic disorder (26.8%). Among genocide survivors, 76.2% were aware of availability of mental health services, with 14.1% reported having used mental health services. Conclusions Despite high prevalence of mental disorders among the general population and genocide survivors, utilization of available mental health services was low. A comprehensive approach to mental health is needed for prevention of mental illness and to promote mental healthcare services. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-022-14165-x.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Center for Mental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Huye, Rwanda
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- Center for Mental Health, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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Okafor IP, Oyewale DV, Ohazurike C, Ogunyemi AO. Role of traditional beliefs in the knowledge and perceptions of mental health and illness amongst rural-dwelling women in western Nigeria. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med 2022; 14:e1-e8. [PMID: 36226933 PMCID: PMC9575354 DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v14i1.3547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Globally, the public health importance of mental health has gained significant attention in recent years. In Africa, many traditional belief systems impact the perceptions, attitude and management of mental illness. Women are usually the primary caregivers of mentally ill persons, but they have lower mental health literacy. Aim To assess rural women’s knowledge, perceptions and attitudes regarding mental illnesses and the role of traditional beliefs in their management. Setting Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Methods This was a cross-sectional study with a total of 295 rural women recruited through a multistage sampling method. A pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Summary and inferential statistics were measured using Epi Info version 7. The level of significance was predetermined at 5%. Results A total of 253 questionnaires were adequately filled and analysed. Overall, just over one-third (35%) of respondents had good knowledge and only 26% had positive attitudes towards mental health and illness. About 45% reported that mental illness should first be treated in ‘the traditional way’, whilst 47% felt that there was no need for collaboration between orthodox and unorthodox healthcare for mental illness. Sociodemographic variables were significantly associated with knowledge (educational level p = 0.001) and attitude (marital status p = 0.001 and ethnicity p = 0.001). Conclusion Respondents had poor knowledge of and attitude towards mental health, and traditional beliefs played a role in their perception and management of mental illness. We recommend community-based health education programmes to improve knowledge and help-seeking for mental illness amongst rural women.
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- Ifeoma P Okafor
- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Mushin.
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Sifat MS, Tasnim N, Hoque N, Saperstein S, Shin RQ, Feldman R, Stoebenau K, Green KM. Motivations and barriers for clinical mental health help-seeking in Bangladeshi university students: a cross-sectional study. Glob Ment Health (Camb) 2022; 9:211-220. [PMID: 36618754 PMCID: PMC9806995 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2022.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background University and college students are vulnerable to developing depressive symptoms. People in low-income countries are disproportionately impacted by mental health problems, yet few studies examine routes to accessing clinical services. Examining motivation and barriers toward seeking clinical mental health services in university students in Bangladesh is important. Method Using a cross-sectional survey (n = 350), we assess the relationship between the constructs of autonomy, relatedness, and competency toward using clinical mental health practices (i.e. using professional resources, taking medication) with (1) positive views, (2) perceived need, and (3) use of clinical mental health services among Bangladeshi university students. Results Results showed that the perceived need for mental health support was the predictor of the largest magnitude (aOR = 4.99, p = 0.005) for using clinical services. Having a positive view of clinical services was predictive of clinical service use (aOR = 2.87, p = 0.033); however, that association became insignificant (p = 0.054) when adjusting for the perceived need for mental health care. Of the SDT constructs, social influences were predictive of perceiving a need for mental health support, and mental health knowledge was predictive (aOR = 1.10, p = 0.001) of having a positive view of clinical mental health care. Conclusion Our findings show that knowledge of mental health is associated with positive views of mental health services, and that higher levels of stress and the presence of people with mental health problems are associated with the perception of a need for mental health care, which is ultimately responsible for using the services.
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- Munjireen S. Sifat
- TSET Health Promotion Research Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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- The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD, USA
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Nishio A, Marutani T. Mental health literacy survey among Cambodia’s urban and rural populations: Results from a vignette-based population survey. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265120. [PMID: 35482770 PMCID: PMC9049506 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Although there are effective methods for the treatment and management of various mental illnesses, some individuals still do not seek psychiatric treatment. Various factors could affect this reluctance toward treatment, one of which is the public’s lack of mental health literacy. This survey aimed to measure and compare mental health literacy in Cambodia’s urban and rural areas. Method Tours were held to hold seminars that provided information about mental health in the health centers around Phnom Penh (PP) and Siem Reap (SR), and a survey was conducted on mental health literacy for the participants before the seminar at each location. Anthony Jorm’s vignette of psychosis (young adult) and Angermeyer’s questionnaire were used. After the participants were classified into the “agree group” and “disagree group” for each item, the answers for each item given by the participants in PP and SR were compared using the chi-square test and the odds rate was calculated. Results The participants in SR were more likely to give reasons such as inherited causes, economic problems, stress at work, or family problems as the cause of schizophrenia. The percentage of these beliefs about schizophrenia was relatively lower in PP than in SR. Regarding attitudes toward schizophrenia, the participants in SR were more likely to have negative views and predict negative prognoses than the participants in PP. As for participants’ feelings about schizophrenia, the participants in SR reacted more strongly than those in PP. Even though the participants in SR reacted more negatively, they were sympathetic toward individuals with schizophrenia. Conclusion Overall, the participants in the SR group were more likely to have negative attitudes toward schizophrenia than those in the PP group. These results support our hypothesis that mental health literacy represents the maturity of community mental health in a targeted area.
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- Akihiro Nishio
- Health Administration Center, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
- Department of Psychopathology, Division of Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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Koly KN, Christopher E, Ahmed S, Baskin C, Saba J, Islam MS, Tariq MR, Alam SF, Sultana MS, Mushtaq M, Ahmed HU. Mental health training needs of physicians in Bangladesh: Views from stakeholders. SSM - MENTAL HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmmh.2022.100107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Moore HE, Siriwardena AN, Gussy M, Hill B, Tanser F, Spaight R. Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Male Mental Health Emergencies Attended by Ambulances During the First National "Lockdown" in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom. Am J Mens Health 2022; 16:15579883221082428. [PMID: 35246002 PMCID: PMC8902032 DOI: 10.1177/15579883221082428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and associated mitigation strategies such as “lockdown” are having widespread adverse psychological effects, including increased levels of anxiety and depression. Most research using self-reported data highlights the pandemic’s impact on the psychological well-being of females, whereas data for mental health emergency presentations may reflect the impact on male mental health more accurately. We analyzed records of male mental health emergencies occurring in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom during the first national “lockdown.” We computed two binary logistic regression models to (a) compare male mental health emergencies occurring during “lockdown,” 2020 (5,779) with those occurring in the same period in 2019 (N = 4,744) and (b) compare male (N = 5,779) and female (N = 7,695) mental health emergencies occurring during “lockdown.” Comparisons considered the characteristics of mental health emergencies recorded by ambulance clinicians (Primary Impressions), and the socioeconomic characteristics of communities where emergencies use the Index of Multiple Deprivation. We found that during “lockdown,” male emergencies were more likely to involve acute anxiety (odds ratio [OR]: 1.42) and less likely to involve intentional drug overdose (OR: 0.86) or attempted suicide (OR: 0.71) compared with 2019. Compared with females, male emergencies were more likely to involve acute behavioral disturbance (OR: 1.99) and less likely to involve anxiety (OR: 0.67), attempted suicide (OR: 0.83), or intentional drug overdose (OR: 0.76). Compared with 2019, and compared with females, males experiencing mental health emergencies during “lockdown” were more likely to present in areas of high deprivation. Understanding the presentation of male mental health emergencies could inform improved patient care pathways.
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- Lincoln Institute of Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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- Lincoln Institute of Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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- East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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Dursun P, Alyagut P, Yılmaz I. Meaning in life, psychological hardiness and death anxiety: individuals with or without generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 41:3299-3317. [PMID: 35035188 PMCID: PMC8742667 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-02695-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a widespread psychiatric disorder. According to the transdiagnostic approach, death anxiety can underpin predominantly somatic manifestations of GAD. Personal resilience factors such as a sense of a meaningful life, and psychological hardiness, which can protect people from developing clinical symptoms, may be lower in individuals with GAD. So far, there has been no study examining the role of meaning in life dimensions, death anxiety, and hardiness in individuals with GAD in Turkey. Thus, we aimed to investigate to what extent the GAD sample differs from the non-anxious control group in terms of death anxiety, meaning in life dimensions, and hardiness. Secondly, we examined how conceptually predicted death anxiety by meaning in life dimensions and hardiness regardless of diagnosis, age, and gender. Just before the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, we could only recruit 38 individuals with GAD and 31 non-anxious control subjects. The Death Anxiety Scale, The Meaning in Life Questionnaire and the Psychological Hardiness Scale were administered to all the participants. The one-way MANOVA results with Bonferroni adjustment revealed that individuals with GAD significantly differed from the control group in every way. Hierarchical regression analysis displayed that the presence of meaning made the most significant contribution in predicting death anxiety. In conclusion, existential issues such as death anxiety, hardiness, and meaningful life can be emphasized for the treatment of GAD, and the presence of meaning is the most crucial antidote to avoid death anxiety in all individuals.
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- Pinar Dursun
- Department of Psychology, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Philosophy, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Antalya Manavgat State Hospital Department of Psychiatry, Antalya, Turkey
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Bakar SS, Moshi FM. Factors Influencing Formal Mental Treatment - Seeking Behaviour among Caretakers of Mentally Ill Patients in Zanzibar. East Afr Health Res J 2022; 6:162-170. [PMID: 36751684 PMCID: PMC9887498 DOI: 10.24248/eahrj.v6i2.694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background Mental illnesses are health conditions which are associated with changes in emotion, thinking, or behaviour (or a combination of these). Healthcare-seeking behaviour for formal mental health treatment is lacking all over the world, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Inappropriate health-seeking behaviours are reported to result in delays in seeking appropriate care and thus increase the risk of complications in mentally ill patients. The study aimed to assess factors influencing formal mental treatment-seeking behaviour among caretakers of mentally ill patients in Zanzibar. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from January to June, 2021. A total of 246 caretakers of mentally ill patients were recruited for the study using multi-stage sampling technique. An interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information from caretakers. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were applied to determine the factors influencing formal mental treatment-seeking behaviour. Results Majority of caretakers 187(76%) were aware of formal mental treatment. Also, majority of the participants 145(58.9%) had appropriate healthcare-seeking behaviour toward formal mental treatment. Factors influencing formal mental treatment-seeking behaviour were; perceived severity (AOR 4.651 at 95% CI 2,397-9.021 p<.001) and being aware (AOR 2.907at 95% CI 2.349-2.326 p=.004). Conclusion Majority of caretakers were aware of formal mental illness treatment. Also, more than half of the caretakers had appropriate healthcare-seeking behaviour. Factors associated with formal mental treatment-seeking behaviour were awareness of formal mental treatment and perceived severity of mental illness. The study recommends a community sensitisation campaign to raise community awareness and perception towards formal mental treatment. Community sensitisation is crucial for improving formal mental treatment-seeking behaviour.
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- Said S. Bakar
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing and Public Health, the University Dodoma
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- Department of Nursing Management and Education, School of Nursing and Public Health, the University Dodoma,Correspondence to Said S. Bakar ()
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Knowledge of and Intention to Participate in Physical Activity Programs and Their Associated Sociodemographic Factors in People with High Blood Pressure in a Rural Area of Bangladesh: Initial Investigation from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18189561. [PMID: 34574492 PMCID: PMC8467109 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This initial investigation aimed to investigate the knowledge of the health benefits of physical activity (PA) and attitudes towards participation in PA. The study recruited 307 people aged 30-75 years with hypertension as part of a cluster randomized controlled trial from a rural area in Bangladesh. Of the 307 participants, 135 participated less than 2.5 h of physical activity per week, from which we collected data on attitudes toward PA. Regression analysis and Rasch analysis were used. More than 85% of homemakers, employees or businesspersons were willing to take part in PA. Based on the combined score from the knowledge and attitude items, 46% of people endorsed PA programs; proportions were higher in men than women (53% vs. 41%). After adjusting for covariates, men (odds ratio, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.50, 1.72-7.11) compared to women and people with at least primary levels of schooling (OR 3.06, 95% CI, 1.27-7.38) compared with those with no education were more likely to organize or take part in any PA programs. People have positive attitudes towards PA but do not feel obligated to participate in PA programs. Future programs are needed to promote awareness and motivational interventions for PA, especially targeting women and people with low education levels, should be developed and implemented.
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Johnson Pradeep R, Ekstrand ML, Selvam S, Heylen E, Mony PK, Srinivasan K. Risk factors for severity of depression in participants with chronic medical conditions in rural primary health care settings in India. JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS REPORTS 2021; 3. [PMID: 33681860 PMCID: PMC7929528 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadr.2020.100071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Depression and chronic medical disorders are strongly linked. There are limited studies addressing the correlates of the severity of depression in patients with co-morbid disorders in primary care settings. This study aimed to identify the socio-demographic and disease-specific risk factors associated with the severity of depression at baseline among patients participating in a randomized controlled trial (HOPE study). Methods Participants were part of a randomized controlled trial in 49 primary care health centers in rural India. We included adults (≥ 30 years) with at least mild Depression or Anxiety Disorder and at least one Cardiovascular disorder or Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. They were assessed for the severity of depression using the PHQ-9, severity of anxiety, social support, number of co-morbid chronic medical illnesses, anthropometric measurements, HbA1c, and lipid profile. Results Proportionately there were more women in the moderate category of depression than men. Ordinal logistic regression showed co-morbid anxiety and a lower level of education significantly increased the odds of more severe depression, while more social support was significantly negatively associated with depression severity in women. In men, anxiety was positively associated with greater depression severity; while reporting more social support was negatively associated with depression. Limitations This is a cross-sectional study and thus, no causal conclusions are possible. Conclusions Anxiety and poor social support in both genders and lower educational levels in women were associated with increased severity of depression. Early identification of risk factors and appropriate treatment at a primary care setting may help in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with depression.
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- R Johnson Pradeep
- Department of Psychiatry, St John's Medical College, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560034, India
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- Division of Mental Health and Neurosciences, St. John's Research Institute, St John's Medical College, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560034, India.,Division of Prevention Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, United States
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- Division of Epidemiology & Population Health, St John's Research Institute, St John's Medical College, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560034, India
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- Division of Prevention Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, United States
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- Division of Epidemiology & Population Health, St John's Research Institute, St John's Medical College, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560034, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, St John's Medical College, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560034, India.,Division of Mental Health and Neurosciences, St. John's Research Institute, St John's Medical College, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560034, India
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Bharti A, Singh H, Singh D, Kumar V. Behavior of general population toward mentally ill persons in Digital India: Where are we? Ind Psychiatry J 2021; 30:106-112. [PMID: 34483533 PMCID: PMC8395565 DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_194_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We aimed to find out the overall reported and intended behavior of the general population of India toward mentally ill persons. MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants were included in an online survey using a nonprobability snowball sampling technique. After taking informed consent, sociodemographic details were recorded, and the "Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale" was administered. RESULTS Out of 818 responses, 684 responses were eligible for study after exclusion. The mean age (standard deviation) of the study population was 31.01 (7.79) years. Maximum participants reported that they did not live (76.6%), did not work (75.7%), did not live nearby (66.4 %), or have not had a close friend (79.8%) with mental health problems. However, most individuals neither agreed nor disagreed to live (48.5%), work (38%), and live nearby (42.7%) a mentally ill person, but maximum individuals strongly agreed to continue a relationship with a friend having mental health problems (34.5%). There were 77.5% males and 32.2% healthcare workers. Regarding intended behavior, there was a significant difference between healthcare workers and persons other than these as well as between males and females. Participants who had previous interaction with the mentally ill person were more willing to interact with the same. CONCLUSION Most people do not intend to have stigmatized behavior toward mentally ill persons. Healthcare workers and males have less negative social reactions toward mentally ill persons in different domains of life. However, there is still a need to intensify awareness about mental health.
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- Abhishek Bharti
- Department of Psychiatry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, SHKM Government Medical College, Nuh, Haryana, India
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Uddin MN, Islam FMA. Psychometric evaluation of the modified Kessler seven-item version (K7) for measuring psychological distress using Rasch analysis: a cross-sectional study in a rural district of Bangladesh. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e034523. [PMID: 32086357 PMCID: PMC7045185 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This investigation expected to validate the psychometric properties of the modified seven-item Kessler psychological distress scale (K7) for measuring psychological distress in healthy rural population of Bangladesh. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Narail district, Bangladesh. PARTICIPANTS A random sample of 300 adults of age 18-90 years were recruited. Face-to-face interviews were conducted between July and August 2018 using an Android phone installed with a mobile data collection application known as CommCare. OUTCOME MEASURE Validation of the K7 was the major outcome. Sociodemographic factors were measured to assess for Differential Item Functioning to check if the tool functions equally in different factors. Rasch analysis was carried out for the validation of the K7 scale in the healthy rural population of Bangladesh. RUMM2030 was used for the analyses. RESULTS Results showed good overall fit, as indicated by a non-significant item-trait interaction (χ2=44.54, df=28, p=0.0245) compared with a Bonferroni adjusted p value of 0.007. Both item fit (mean=0.30, SD 1.22) and person fit residuals (mean=-0.18, SD 0.85) showed perfect fit. Reliability was very good as indicated by a Person Separation Index=0.85 and Cronbach's alpha=0.89. All individual items were ordered thresholds. The K7 scale showed adequate reliability, unidimensionality and was free from local dependency. The K7 scale also showed similar functioning for adults and older adults, males and females, no education and any level of education, and at least some financial instability versus no financial instability. CONCLUSIONS Validation of K7 scale confirmed that the tool is suitable for measuring psychological distress among the rural Bangladeshi population. Further research should validate the K7 scale in different rural settings in Bangladesh to determine a valid cut-off score for assessment of severity levels of psychological distress. The K7 scale should also be tested in other developing countries where sociodemographic characteristics are similar to those of Bangladesh.
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- Mohammed Nazim Uddin
- Department of Statistcs, Data Science and Epidemiology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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