1. Is health literacy associated with mental health literacy? Findings from Mental Health Literacy Scale
- Author
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Jongwook Lee, Junseon Hwang, Hee Yun Lee, David L. Albright, and Jennifer Gerard Ball
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Adult ,Male ,Gerontology ,Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ,Adolescent ,Psychometrics ,Higher education ,Psychological intervention ,Health literacy ,Social group ,Young Adult ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Humans ,Health belief model ,Mental health literacy ,Academic Success ,030504 nursing ,business.industry ,General Medicine ,Middle Aged ,Educational attainment ,Health Literacy ,030227 psychiatry ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Mental Health ,Scale (social sciences) ,Regression Analysis ,Female ,Pshychiatric Mental Health ,0305 other medical science ,business ,Psychology - Abstract
Purpose This study aims to measure associated factors of Mental Health Literacy (MHL) among Minnesotans by using the Mental Health Literacy Scale and Andersen's Health Behavior Model. Design and methods This study utilized cross-sectional survey data with 732 participants. Findings Participants in higher education groups showed higher MHL levels than those who have less education. Non-Latino Whites had higher MHL levels than any other racial group. Participants who engaged in social groups had higher MHL levels. Interestingly, the relationship between health literacy and MHL was the most substantial factor. Practice implications Interventions aiming to improve health literacy seems beneficial to increase MHL. In addition, a variety of programs should be implemented, such as social programs that target those with less social group interaction.
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- 2020