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Knowledge of mental health symptoms and help seeking attitude in a population-based sample in Hong Kong
- Source :
- International Journal of Mental Health Systems, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- BMC, 2021.
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Abstract
- Abstract Background Mental health symptoms can be subtle, resulting in delaying treatment. A prompt identification of mental signs and symptoms is important for preventing mental disorders in the public. This study examined whether local public have adequate knowledge to identify mental health symptoms and the need to get timely professional help. Methods The population-based telephone surveys were conducted in 2015 and 2018. It involved a random sample of 4033 respondents aged 12–75 years. Mental health knowledge and help seeking attitude were assessed using six vignettes depicting subtle and obvious symptoms of anxiety disorders, mixed anxiety and depressive disorders, and dementia. Logistic regression models were performed to examine association between mental health knowledge and help-seeking attitude. Results Individuals with poor knowledge in subtle symptoms were more likely to be males (t = − 5.0, p
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17524458
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- International Journal of Mental Health Systems
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.5939c6abb2d8455fbbf40ed5657a6f56
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-021-00462-2