scholarly journals Psychiatric Health Problems and Health Seeking Behavior of Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Agra city, Uttar Pradesh

Healthline ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Iqbal Aqeel Khan ◽  
S.S. Chaudhary ◽  
Geetu Singh ◽  
S.K. Misra
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Provider ◽  
Health Provider ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Sex With Men

Introduction: Researches had shown that Men who have sex with men (MSM) have higher chances of having psychiatric disorder as compared to heterosexual men. Ongoing homophobia, stigma and discrimination have negative effects on mental health of MSM. Many MSM do not seek care from mental health provider because of fear of discrimination Objectives: This study was carried out to assess psychiatric health problem among MSM and also assess their health seeking behavior. Method: The Snowball sampling technique was used. First participants were recruited through a non-profit peer group. Further participants were subsequently referred by participants from their peer circles. Data obtained from total 52 MSM using pretested questionnaire and General health questionnaire (GHQ-28) was analyzed using MS Excel. Results: Two-fifth (40.38%) of MSM had self-reported psychiatric health problem. While on GHQ, 57.69% of MSM were found to have psychiatric health problem with GHQ score of ≥24. MSM who were completely homosexual and who were victims/doer of violence with sex partners had significantly higher chances of having psychiatric health problem.57.15% MSM sought treatment for their psychiatric problem from an Allopathic doctor. Rest of them either went for a self treatment (28.57%) or not taken any treatment (14.28%). 75% MSM reportedly sought treatment from private health facility. Better facility, cost effectiveness, someone known recommended were most commonly cited reason for preferring a mental health provider. Conclusion: High prevalence of psychiatric health problems was found among MSM who engage in higher-risk sexual behavior. MSM require access to mental health screening services.

scholarly journals Sexual health problems and health-seeking behavior of men who have sex with men in Agra City, Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
SS Chaudhary ◽  
KhanIqbal Aqeel ◽  
SK Misra ◽  
Geetu Singh ◽  
Prashant Lavania
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Agra City

scholarly journals MYTHS, ATTITUDE AND HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR REGARDING MENTAL ILLNESS: SYNOPSIS OF ARTICLE REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1001-1007
Author(s):  
Minu S. Nair ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Mental Health is an important aspect of health. It includes emotional, social and psychological well being , nurturing mental health helps to prevent mental health issues to a great extent. Mental health greatly influences the quality of life just like physical health. In low- and middle-income countries, more than 75% of people with mental, neurological and substance-use disorders receive no treatment for their condition - due to stigma, discrimination, harsh legislation and human-rights issues. Mental health does not enjoy the parity as that of physical health. The objective of the review is to determine the myths ,attitude and health seeking behavior prevalent among people across the globe. Therefore the studies from 2001 to 2020 are collected and reviewed.

The mental health-seeking behavior of hispanic veterans

1981 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosina M. Becerra ◽  
Milton Greenblatt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Premessa

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (S4) ◽  
pp. 12-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pompeo Martelli
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Frantz Fanon ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Sono grato al dr. Benedetto Saraceno per aver accolto la richiesta del Centro Studi e Ricerche della ASL Roma E di pubblicare in Italia il rapporto realizzato dal dr. Alex Cohen per l'Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità nell'ambito del programma Nations for Mental Health.L'autore offre in modo conciso ma puntuale una panoramica sulla condizione della salute mentale delle popolazioni indigene nel mondo.Come l'autore, chi scrive non è mosso dalla mera curiosità per gli inquieta limina delle alterità esotiche bensì dalla consapevolezza che anche nel nostro Paese sia necessario promuovere programmi interculturali di ricerca e di formazione, nonché realizzare servizi di salute pubblica e di salute mentale culturalmente sensibili.Sono ancora pochi i colleghi italiani che hanno intrapreso questo faticoso percorso (tra loro desidero ricordare il dr. Roberto Beneduce con il Centro Frantz Fanon a Torino) ed è pertanto necessario intensificare i momenti di incontro e di verifica delle nostre attività.L'approccio con persone provenienti da altre culture che chiedono assistenza ai servizi di salute mentale è sempre una circostanza problematica per l'avvio di un buon ascolto, di una eventuale presa in carico e di una adeguata relazione terapeutica.Sui fruitori dei servizi, sul loro mental health seeking behavior e sulle ragioni delle loro scelte sappiamo ancora poco; ancor meno conosciamo sull'interazione fra operatori e utenti immigrati ed in particolare sulle difficoltà che gli operatori sperimentano nel corso di questa interazione e che sono alla base di una forte richiesta di formazione.

scholarly journals Knowledge, health seeking behavior and barriers for treatment of reproductive tract infections among married women of reproductive age in Delhi

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 591
Author(s):  
Preety Doley ◽  
Geeta Yadav ◽  
Monika Gupta ◽  
Sumathi Muralidhar
Keyword(s):  
Health Problem ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Tract Infections

Background: Reproductive tract infections including sexually transmitted infections are an important public health problem among women of reproductive age group in developing countries. The perceptions or taboos related to RTIs act as an obstacle for seeking treatment ultimately leading to complications. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, health seeking behavior and barriers for treatment of reproductive tract infections among married women of reproductive age in Delhi.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was undertaken in an urban field practice area of department of Community Medicine of VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi from November 2017 to April 2019. Sample size of 270 was collected using predesigned and pre- tested questionnaire by systematic random sampling.Results: Mere 16.6% of the women knew about symptoms of RTI/STIs. Out of 81 women having RTI/STI in past 3 months 30% did not seek treatment and out of 70% who took treatment for RTI, 30% did not complete treatment. Majority of the women who sought treatment preferred government hospital. The main barrier for seeking treatment was embarrassment, not considering it as an important health problem, lack of time.Conclusions: The overall knowledge about symptoms, mode of spread of RTIs/STIs was very poor among the study participants. Women seeking treatment are not completing it. Thus, there is need to emphasize on spreading knowledge about symptoms, mode of spread, need for treatment and its completion and clearing barriers related to RTI/STI among women. 

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on health seeking behavior of migrant workers: Bangalore city

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1653
Author(s):  
Shwetha . ◽  
K. N. Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Background: Global migrant population is 214 million people, which accounts for approximately 3% of world population.As per 2001 census 307.2 million people, which is 30% population in India were migrants as reported by place of birth, of which 42.1 million were interstate migrants in India. Migrant populations as being a non-native population, are vulnerable and are exposed to many health problems. Most of the health problems of migrants are ascribed to their migration to urban areas, decreased awareness about local health facility, inability to cope with psychological stress, unhealthy sexual practices, and frequent travelling. The objective of the study was to assess the health seeking behavior of the migrant worker in Bengaluru.Methods: This is a cross sectional, exploratory and community based study. The study was conducted in the field practice area of department of Community Medicine of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. Total study subjects were 295 were selected by convenient sampling method. The study was conducted between May 2017 to June 2017. Data regarding health seeking behaviour was collected using semi structured questionnaire.Results: Migrants were from different states of our country. 25.7% were from other districts of Karnataka, 58.3% of them belonged to high risk occupation and 41.7% to low risk. Around 85% of the migrants discussed their health problem, 59% of them preferred home remedy as a first priority for their illness & 41% preferred private hospitals for major illness. Around 52.9% of study subjects waited for more than 3days before seeking health care.Conclusions: The health seeking behaviour was poor and delay in seeking healthcare during their illness.

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