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Going global: do consumer preferences, attitudes, and barriers to using e-mental health services differ across countries?
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Journal of Mental Health . Feb2019, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p17-25. 9p. 5 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background: e-Mental health services have the capacity to overcome barriers to care and reduce the unmet need for psychological services, particularly in developing countries. However, it is unknown how acceptable e-mental health interventions may be to these populations. Aims: The purpose of the current study was to examine consumer attitudes and perceived barriers to e-mental health usage across four countries: Australia, Iran, the Philippines and South Africa. Methods: An online survey was completed by 524 adults living in these countries, assessing previous contact with e-mental health services, willingness to use e-mental health services, and perceived barriers and needs for accessing e-mental health services. Results: Although previous contact with e-mental health services was low, the majority of respondents in each sample reported a willingness to try e-mental health services if offered. Barriers toward e-mental health usage were higher among the developing countries than Australia. The most commonly endorsed barriers concerned needing information and assurances regarding the programmes. Conclusions: Across countries, participants indicated a willingness to use e-mental health programmes if offered. With appropriate research and careful implementation, e-mental health has the potential to be a valuable part of mental healthcare in developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09638237
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Mental Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 135460962
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2017.1370639