scholarly journals Help-seeking behavior for problematic substance uses in Bahir Dar town, North-West Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habte Belete ◽  
Tesfa Mekonen ◽  
Wubalem Fekadu ◽  
Getasew Legas ◽  
Asmamaw Getnet
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Substance Users ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Problematic Substance ◽  
History Of

AbstractBackgroundMental, neurological and substance use disorders are common, but 76% to 85% of people with those disorders in low and middle-income countries did not receive treatment.ObjectiveOur objective was to assess the level of help seeking behavior and associated factors among residents with problematic substance uses (alcohol, khat, tobacco and hashish).MethodsCommunity based cross sectional study was conducted in Bahir Dar town among total of 548 participants with problematic substance users. We had interviewed for help seeking behavior by pre-tested modified General Help Seeking Questionnaire. Logistic regression was done and p-value < 0.05 was used for declaration of significant level. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) have been used.ResultsAmong five hundred and forty-eight participants with problematic substance users, only one hundred and sixty-eight (30.7%) sought help for their substance related problems. Participants’ age above 35 years [AOR = .47 95% CI (.25, .90)], positively screened for common mental disorders [AOR = 4.12, 95% CI (2.7, 6.3)], comorbid medical [AOR = 3.0, 95% CI (1.7, 5.3)], and grand-families’ history of substance user [AOR = 2.18, 95% CI (1.4, 3.4)] found significantly associated with help seeking.ConclusionThere was low proportion of help seeking behavior among participants with problematic substance users. Advanced age was a barrier to seek help while medical illnesses, common mental disorders and history of substance use in grand families were found to enforce to seek help.

Treatment gap in common mental disorders: the Singapore perspective

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Chong ◽  
E. Abdin ◽  
C. Sherbourne ◽  
J. Vaingankar ◽  
D. Heng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Treatment Gap ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Treatment Gaps ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Aims.The problem of wide treatment gaps in mental disorders is endemic world wide. The study aims to establish the treatment gap of common mental disorders in Singapore.Methods.A national sample of 6616 persons aged 18 years and above was surveyed with the World Mental Health Composite International Diagnostic Interview in which for each diagnostic module, respondents were asked a series of questions regarding treatment contact.Results.Treatment gap varied considerably between disorders; alcohol abuse had the largest treatment gap (96.2%), followed by obsessive compulsive disorder (89.8%) and alcohol dependence (88.3%). The disorder for which people were most likely to seek help was major depressive disorder. Women with dysthmia were more likely than men to seek help but this help seeking behavior was reversed among those with alcohol abuse and dependence. Age of onset was significantly associated with treatment contact with those who had an earlier age of onset less likely to have treatment contact than those with late age of onset for all disorders except obsessive compulsive disorder.Conclusions.Our findings suggest that treatment gaps are wide even in an economically developed country like Singapore and other than sociodemographic factors, cultural influences might play an important role in help seeking behavior.

scholarly journals Help-seeking behavior of individuals with schizophrenia in the general population of Hunan, China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ma ◽  
Qiongjuan Zheng ◽  
Yun Zhang ◽  
Chunyu Liu ◽  
Xuefei Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Hunan Province ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
History Of ◽  
Seeking Help

Abstract Purpose : This study aims to know the seeking help behavior (including seeking help or not, first choice, influential factors and barriers in seeking help) of individuals with SZ in Hunan province of China. Methods : The participants are from a larger epidemiological study of severe mental disorders in Hunan province of China. Self-made questionnaires were used to collect relative information. Results : 1) Of the 367 participants, 68.9% (253/367) sought help; of those, 64.6% (n=163) pursued professional psychiatric services and 30.8% (n=78) pursued non-medical options (i.e., relatives, praying to Buddha) as the most common first choices. 2) The help-seeking behavior ratio (seeking help individuals/total sample size) is significantly lower in the illiterate group than in other education levels. Those with a family history of mental disorders tend to have a higher help-seeking behavior ratio. And the first choice of help is largely related to education level. 3) Frequent reasons behind not seeking help include fear of stigmatization (72.9%), poor mental health literacy (64.5%), concerns over cost (50.6%), and limited access to medical services (47.0%). Conclusion : About one third of the individuals do not seek help. Individuals with SZ tend to choose psychiatric hospital and relatives as their first choice. A family history of mental disorders and higher education levels are meaningfully associated with help-seeking behavior, and individuals with more education tend to seek for professional help first. The primary reasons for not seeking help include fear of stigmatization, lack of awareness about mental illness, concerns over cost, etc.

Mental health literacy among adolescents: Evidence from a community-based study in Delhi

2021 ◽  
pp. 002076402110061
Author(s):  
Aftab Ahmad ◽  
Harshal Ramesh Salve ◽  
Baridalyne Nongkynrih ◽  
Rajesh Sagar ◽  
Anand Krishnan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
P Value ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Background: Mental Health Literacy (MHL) is the ability to recognize mental disorders, along with knowledge of professional help available, effective self-help strategies, skills to give support to others, and knowledge of how to prevent mental disorders. Adequate MHL is linked to better health-seeking behavior and management of mental illness. Aim: To assess the MHL related to depression and anxiety among adolescents of age 15 to 19 years residing in Delhi Methods: A survey was conducted among adolescents in southeast Delhi. MHL was assessed using sex-matched vignettes of Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) like depression and anxiety. MHL was assessed under domains of identifications of disorders, help-seeking behavior, knowledge about prevention, and stigmatizing attitude toward the respective illness. Statistical analysis was done in STATA and percentage of participants with adequate MHL in various domains was calculated, and difference between various groups was examined using chi-square test. Results: A total of 491 adolescents participated (response rate of 87.2%) of whom a 50.3% were girls and 57.8% were 15 to 17 years of age. Only 50 (10.2%) participants identified depression vignette as that of depression and 51 (10.4%) identified vignette of anxiety disorder as the same. No statistically significant gender differential in MHL was seen ( p value = .8). The stigmatizing attitude, assessed by asking a series of questions suggesting stigma toward the particular illness, was observed among almost all participants (depression -99.4%, and anxiety disorders -96.1%). 18.3% and 18.7% of participants reported correct knowledge about the prevention of depression and anxiety respectively. Four hundred and twenty-two (86%) identified the need to seek help for symptoms reported in vignettes. Of these, 234 (55%) preferred parents, and 62 (14.7%) look after friends for any help. Conclusion: Adolescents residing in Delhi reported poor MHL for Common Mental Disorders. High stigma and poor help-seeking behavior was also observed among the participants toward CMDs

scholarly journals Help-Seeking Behavior of Individuals With Schizophrenia in the General Population of Hunan, China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ma ◽  
Qiongjuan Zheng ◽  
Yun Zhang ◽  
Chunyu Liu ◽  
Xuefei Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Hunan Province ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
History Of ◽  
Seeking Help

Abstract Background This study aims to know the seeking help behavior (including seeking help or not, first choice, influential factors and barriers in seeking help) of individuals with SZ (Schizophrenia) in Hunan province of China. Methods The participants are from a larger epidemiological study of severe mental disorders in Hunan province of China. Self-made questionnaires were used to collect relative information. Results (1) Of the 367 participants, 68.9% (253/367) sought help; of those, 64.6% (n=163) pursued professional psychiatric services and 30.8% (n=78) pursued non-medical options (i.e., relatives, praying to Buddha) as the most common first choices. (2) The help-seeking behavior ratio (seeking help individuals/total sample size) is significantly lower in the illiterate group than in other education levels. Those with a family history of mental disorders tend to have a higher help-seeking behavior ratio. And the first choice of help is largely related to education level. (3) Frequent reasons behind not seeking help include fear of stigmatization (72.9%), poor mental health literacy (64.5%), concerns over cost (50.6%), and limited access to medical services (47.0%). Conclusions About one third of the individuals do not seek help. Individuals with SZ tend to choose psychiatric hospital and relatives as their first choice. A family history of mental disorders and higher education levels are meaningfully associated with help-seeking behavior, and individuals with more education tend to seek for professional help first. The primary reasons for not seeking help include fear of stigmatization, lack of awareness about mental illness, concerns over cost, etcTrial registration This study is approved by ‘the ethics committee of the Brain Hospital of Hunan Province’,the committee’s reference numberis ‘Z2019045’.

scholarly journals Help-seeking Behavior of Individuals with Schizophrenia in the General Population of Hunan, China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiawen Hu ◽  
Qiongjuan Zheng ◽  
Yun Zhang ◽  
Chunyu Liu ◽  
Xuefei Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Hunan Province ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
History Of ◽  
Seeking Help

Abstract PurposeThis study aims to know the seeking help behavior of individuals with SZ (Schizophrenia) in Hunan province of China. MethodsThe participants are from a larger epidemiological study of severe mental disorders in Hunan province of China. Self-made questionnaires were used to collect relative information. Results1) Of the 367 participants, 68.9% (253/367) sought help; of those, 64.6% (n=163) pursued professional psychiatric services and 30.8% (n=78) pursued non-medical options (i.e., relatives, praying to Buddha) as the most common first choices. 2) The help-seeking behavior ratio is significantly lower in the illiterate group than in other education levels. Those with a family history of mental disorders tend to have a higher help-seeking behavior ratio. 3) Frequent reasons behind not seeking help include fear of stigmatization (72.9%), poor mental health literacy (64.5%), concerns over cost (50.6%), and limited access to medical services（47.0%）.ConclusionAbout one third of the individuals do not seek help. Individuals with SZ tend to choose psychiatric hospital and relatives as their first choice. A family history of mental disorders and higher education levels are meaningfully associated with help-seeking behavior, and individuals with more education tend to seek for professional help first. The primary reasons for not seeking help include fear of stigmatization, lack of awareness about mental illness, concerns over cost, etc.

scholarly journals Help-seeking behavior of individuals with schizophrenia in the general population of Hunan, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiawen Hu ◽  
Qiongjuan Zheng ◽  
Yun Zhang ◽  
Chunyu Liu ◽  
Xuefei Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Hunan Province ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
History Of ◽  
Seeking Help

AbstractThis study aims to know the seeking help behavior of individuals with SZ (Schizophrenia) in Hunan province of China. Individuals (age > 15) with schizophrenia were recruited in the study after a two-stage diagnosis procedure (including questionnaire screening and face-to-face SCID interview by psychiatrists) in Hunan province. A self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate their help-seeking behavior. (1) Of the 367 participants, 68.9% (253/367) sought help; of those, 64.6% (n = 163) pursued professional psychiatric services and 30.8% (n = 78) pursued non-medical options (i.e., relatives, praying to Buddha) as the most common first choices. (2) Family history of mental disorders is significantly related to whether or not the individual with SZ seeks help, and the first choice of help is significantly related to education level. (P < 0.05). (3) Frequent reasons behind not seeking help include fear of stigmatization (72.9%), poor mental health literacy (64.5%), concerns over cost (50.6%), and limited access to medical services (47.0%). About one-third of the individuals do not seek help. Individuals with SZ tend to choose psychiatric hospitals and relatives as their first choice. Among the factors we investigated, family history of mental disorders is the most influential factor associated with help-seeking behavior. Individuals with more education tend to seek professional help first. The primary reasons for not seeking help include fear of stigmatization, lack of awareness about mental illness, concerns over cost, etc.

scholarly journals Help-Seeking Behavior of Individuals With Schizophrenia in the General Population of Hunan, China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ma ◽  
Qiongjuan Zheng ◽  
Yun Zhang ◽  
Chunyu Liu ◽  
Xuefei Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Hunan Province ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
History Of ◽  
Seeking Help

Abstract Background This study aims to know the seeking help behavior (including seeking help or not, first choice, influential factors and barriers in seeking help) of individuals with SZ (Schizophrenia) in Hunan province of China. Methods The participants are from a larger epidemiological study of severe mental disorders in Hunan province of China. Self-made questionnaires were used to collect relative information. Results (1) Of the 367 participants, 68.9% (253/367) sought help; of those, 64.6% (n=163) pursued professional psychiatric services and 30.8% (n=78) pursued non-medical options (i.e., relatives, praying to Buddha) as the most common first choices. (2) The help-seeking behavior ratio (seeking help individuals/total sample size) is significantly lower in the illiterate group than in other education levels. Those with a family history of mental disorders tend to have a higher help-seeking behavior ratio. And the first choice of help is largely related to education level. (3) Frequent reasons behind not seeking help include fear of stigmatization (72.9%), poor mental health literacy (64.5%), concerns over cost (50.6%), and limited access to medical services (47.0%). Conclusions About one third of the individuals do not seek help. Individuals with SZ tend to choose psychiatric hospital and relatives as their first choice. A family history of mental disorders and higher education levels are meaningfully associated with help-seeking behavior, and individuals with more education tend to seek for professional help first. The primary reasons for not seeking help include fear of stigmatization, lack of awareness about mental illness, concerns over cost, etcTrial registration This study is approved by ‘the ethics committee of the Brain Hospital of Hunan Province’,the committee’s reference numberis ‘Z2019045’.

scholarly journals Common Mental Disorders and Substance Use in School Children of Eastern Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
P Sharma ◽  
P Sharma ◽  
N Thakur ◽  
S Sharma ◽  
M Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
School Mental Health ◽  
Prevalence Studies ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
History Of

Introduction: School mental health is one of the important areas where early detection can lead to appropriate early intervention and burden of disease can be minimized. There is dearth of prevalence studies of common mental disorders on school going adolescents in Nepal. Considering this we aimed to study the prevalence of common mental health problems and substance use in school going adolescents. Material And Method: We evaluated 240 students for common mental disorders (depression and anxiety) using translated version of PHQ-4 and substance use single validated question after taking consent from school authorities and assent from students. Results: It was seen that 68.8 % students had psychological distress. 22.9 % and 27.5% of students had anxiety and depression respectively on screener and 23.3% students had use of substance at least once within a year. When compared male had significantly higher number of substance use as compared to female but no difference in PHQ-4 scores were seen when compared between gender and history of substance use. Conclusion: The study shows the current scenario of school going adolescents in Nepal and highlights the need of prevalence data on more generalizable setting.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KEPERCAYAAN DENGAN PERILAKU MENCARI PERTOLONGAN PADA KELUARGA ORANG DENGAN GANGGUAN JIWA DI KOTA TERNATE

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sriyani Masita ◽  
Andi Buanasari ◽  
Wico Silolonga
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
The Other ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Help

Abstrack : Believe is the willingness of a party to trust the other party based on the expectation that the other party will take certain important actions to heal the family member. Help seeking behavior of individuals or groups who make a way to seek help, treatment in the community an be done by means of bringing individuals to helath services, help from sharmans or other alternatives The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of trust with behavior seeking help in families of people with mental disorders in Ternate City. the method of This research uses descriptive analytic research design. Sampling technique uses purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 124 respondents. Results Spearman correlation test obtained significant value trust with help seeking behavior 0,000. The conclusions of the results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between stigma and trust with behavior seeking help in people with mental disorders a families.Keywords: Mental disorders, trust, help seeking behaviorAbstrak : Kepercayaan adalah kesediaan suatu pihak untuk mempercayai pihak lain didasarkan pada harapan bahwa pihak lain tersebut akan melakukan tindakan tertentu yang penting untuk menyembuhkan anggota keluarganya. Perilaku mencari pertolongan adalah suatu perilaku individu atau kelompok yang melakukan suatu cara untuk mencari pertolongan. Pengobatan di masyarakat bisa dilakukan dengan cara membawa individu ke pelayanan kesehatan, pertolongan dukun atau alternatif lainya. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan antara kepercayaan dengan perilaku mencari pertolongan pada keluarga orang dengan gangguan jiwa di kota Ternate. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif analitik. Teknik pengambilan Sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 124 responden. Hasil dengan menggunakan uji spearman korelasi didapatkan nilai signifikan kepercayaan dengan perilaku mencari pertolongan 0,000. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara kepercayaan dengan perilaku mencari pertolongan pada keluarga orang dengan gangguan jiwa.Kata kunci : Gangguan jiwa, kepercayaan, perilaku mencari pertolongan

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