Efficacy of a cell phone e-health application in changing knowledge, stigmatizing attitudes, and intention to seek help associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder: preliminary results of a pilot study. (Preprint) DOI

Antonio Chaves,

Sandra Arnáez, Gemma García‐Soriano

и другие.

Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2023

BACKGROUND Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disabling associated with high interference in people’s lives. However, patients OCD either do not seek help or delay seeking help. Research suggests that this could be explained by poor mental health literacy about the and stigma. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, preliminary effectiveness of mobile app, esTOCma, developed improve knowledge its treatment, increase help-seeking intention, reduce stigmatizing attitudes social distance OCD. METHODS We used preintervention, postintervention, 3-month follow-up assessments single-arm pilot intervention. Overall, 90 participants were recruited from community using snowball sampling method. esTOCma defeat “stigma monster” over course 10 missions. The completed sociodemographic information Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory–Revised at preassessment an acceptability questionnaire postassessment. All other measures preassessment, postassessment, (ie, Spanish Mental Illness Stigma Attribution Questionnaire–27, General Help-Seeking Questionnaire, Social Distance Scale, Health Literacy Questionnaire). RESULTS Of assessed for eligibility, 86% (n=78) allocated these 78 participants, 79% (n=62) game answered postintervention assessment (completer group). 69% (43/62) also assessment. completing older (<i>P</i>=.003) had higher baseline (<i>P</i>=.05). took average 13.64 (SD 10.50) days complete intervention, including pre- postassessments. spent 4.56 3.33) missions included app. Each mission mean between 2 3.01) 9.35 3.06) minutes. app was rated as useful very vast majority 90% (56/62). Moreover, (56/62) reported they learned lot, 98% (61/62) would recommend friend. Repeated ANOVA (43/62, 69%) showed after intervention increased intention well fewer less distance. CONCLUSIONS Preliminary data show feasible acceptable missions, there understanding along decrease stigma lasts least 3 months. results support potential technology-based interventions A larger, community-controlled recommended.

Язык: Английский

A Short Mental Health Literacy Scale: Validation and Application in Brazil DOI Creative Commons
Bernardo Oliveira Buta, Vilma Valéria Dias Couto, Benjamin Miranda Tabak

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2024

Abstract Objective : To validate a version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) adapted to Brazilian Portuguese, and evaluate level mental health literacy in sample population. Methods We applied Portuguese MHLS 472 adults. administered questionnaire presence interviewers. use nonparametric tests compare scores. Using confirmatory factor analysis, we tested hypothesis unidimensionality MHLS. The structure that best fit was extracted through exploratory analysis. Results results showed model with single-factor did not present good fit. adaptation displayed four-factor structure, comprising 18 items. This demonstrated satisfactory loadings high levels reliability. These characteristics suggest tool maintains internal consistency reliability, can be used assess effectively. average score 123.01. value varies depending on gender, age, education,and type service used. Conclusion has been effective gauging among Brazilians. Future efforts enhance should focus middleaged people lower education who utilize public services.

Язык: Английский

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Stereotypes and OCD-Symptom Presentations: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation Using Male-Character Vignettes DOI
Gabriella T. Ponzini,

Miranda Signorelli,

Elizabeth A. Claydon

и другие.

Clinical Psychological Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(4), С. 663 - 685

Опубликована: Сен. 24, 2023

Stereotypes toward symptom presentations of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are poorly understood. A mixed-methods, multistudy analysis OCD stigma was conducted. In Study 1 ( N = 60), participants read one five vignettes (symmetry/just right, contamination, sexual, harm/aggression, scrupulous OCD) before responding to open-ended questions. Inductive content analyses revealed anxiety-relevant stereotypes (e.g., trivialization) for symmetry/just right and contamination serious mental-illness dangerous) harm/aggression sexual vignettes. 2 698), seven (OCD-symptom presentations, generalized anxiety disorder, schizophrenia) measures. The schizophrenia were strongly associated with stigma. vignette the most Together, these studies detail stereotype endorsement across OCD-symptom presentations. Stigma-reduction interventions should include psychoeducation address macro-level (i.e., that exist presentations) while enhancing opportunities contact mitigate

Язык: Английский

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Adaptation of digital navigation training for integrated behavioral health providers: Interview and survey study DOI
Margaret R. Emerson, Danae Dinkel, Shinobu Watanabe‐Galloway

и другие.

Translational Behavioral Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(8), С. 612 - 623

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2023

Abstract Despite effective treatment options, people who experience mental health conditions often do not receive needed care. E-mental health, for instance the use of mobile apps, is emerging as a way to increase access and extend However, little formal training available digital literacy level among behavioral healthcare providers (BHPs), seeking employ such technology. The purpose this study was explore acceptability usability an adapted in-person Digital Navigation Training (DNT) curriculum into e-Learning modules focused on integrated environment BHPs. BHP confidence serve navigators also explored. E-Learning were from existing DNT. A purposeful sampling strategy used recruit BHPs (n = 8) complete modules. Acceptability, usability, assessed via survey semi-structured interviews. Descriptive statistics calculated data qualitative analyzed using directed content analysis approach. completed felt usable, enjoyed structure, amount time acceptable. All participants thought structure worked well learning new information. While participants’ in their navigation skills increased, they desired more information and/or with screening apps prior increasing within acceptable method educating skills. Future research incentives along if participating these can quality augment care plans.

Язык: Английский

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Factors related to the severity of obsessive–compulsive symptoms and their impact on suicide risk in epileptic patients DOI
Xin Guo, Weihong Lin, Rui Zhong

и другие.

Epilepsy & Behavior, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 146, С. 109362 - 109362

Опубликована: Июль 25, 2023

Язык: Английский

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A mobile app to challenge obsessional beliefs in adolescents: A protocol of a two-armed, parallel randomized controlled trial DOI Creative Commons
Yuliya Saman, Belén Pascual‐Vera, Marta Corberán

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2024

Abstract Background Adolescence is a crucial stage for the development of OCD symptoms that, in most cases, persist into adulthood. This requires designing preventive strategies tailored to this population. Therefore, we aim describe study protocol that will be used examine effectiveness mobile health application challenge obsessional beliefs adolescents. Methods A two-armed randomized controlled trial conducted on an adolescent sample from general The experimental group use intervention module (GGOC-AD) app GGtude platform 14 days whereas control non-active (GGN-AD) said app. Primary outcome measures and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, secondary self-esteem emotional symptoms. Three assessment points at baseline, post-intervention, one-month follow-up. linear multiple regression model with intention treat approach used. expected total size 55 participants. Discussion We expect show reduction OCD-symptoms post follow-up comparison group. Additionally, improve participants’ self-esteem. could provide accessible tool prevent OCD-related Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT06033391. Registered September 4, 2023, https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06033391

Язык: Английский

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A mobile app to challenge obsessional beliefs in adolescents: a protocol of a two-armed, parallel randomized controlled trial DOI Creative Commons
Yuliya Saman, Belén Pascual‐Vera, Marta Corberán

и другие.

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024

Abstract Background Adolescence is a crucial stage for the development of OCD symptoms that, in most cases, persist into adulthood. This requires designing preventive strategies tailored to this population. Therefore, we aim describe study protocol that will be used examine effectiveness mobile health application challenge obsessional beliefs adolescents. Methods A two-armed randomized controlled trial conducted on an adolescent sample from general The experimental group use intervention module (GGOC-AD) app GGtude platform 14 days whereas control non-active (GGN-AD) said app. Primary outcome measures and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, secondary self-esteem emotional symptoms. Three assessment points at baseline, post-intervention, one-month follow-up. linear multiple regression model with intention treat approach used. expected total size 55 participants. Discussion We expect show reduction OCD-symptoms post follow-up comparison group. Additionally, improve participants’ self-esteem. could provide accessible tool prevent OCD-related Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT06033391 . Registered September 4, 2023. Graphical

Язык: Английский

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Barriers to Access to Care Evaluation Scale - Proxy Report (BACE-PR): evidence of reliability and validity for caregivers reporting on children and adolescents with mental health concerns in Greece DOI Creative Commons
Konstantinos Kotsis, Graham Thornicroft, Julia Schäfer

и другие.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 7, 2024

Abstract Background To improve access to mental health care for children and adolescents, it is necessary identify the barriers faced by their caregivers. The aim of this study these in Greece investigate reliability validity modified version Barriers Access Care Evaluation scale (BACE) - BACE Proxy Report (BACE-PR). Methods A total 265 caregivers completed BACE-PR. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) Confirmatory (CFA) were used factor structure instrument. Item parameters assessed via Response Theory. Interpretability was linking summed scores IRT-based scores. Results Caregivers reported costs as major barrier access. Obsessive compulsive symptoms self-harm conditions which highest level barriers. EFA CFA suggested that a one-factor solution fit data well (RMSEA = 0.048, CFI 0.991, TLI 0.990). Internal consistency found be high (ω=0.96). Average z-scores provided five meaningful levels caregivers’ perceived compared national average. Conclusions face variety could partly explain treatment gap Greek sector. Our provides evidence BACE-PR scale, can aid caregiver-perceived design interventions care.

Язык: Английский

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Online Mental Health Peer-support Forums for Youth: An Exploratory Study on Stakeholder Perspectives DOI Creative Commons
Meghna Achar, Seema Mehrotra

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2024

Background: Youth in India carry a large proportion of the global burden mental health disorders and subclinical distress. They prefer to seek support from informal sources. One such source—online peer-support forums (OMHPSFs)—is under-researched. This study aims explore perspectives youth professionals counselors (MHP&Cs) terms scope utility inclination use OMHPSFs for maintaining well-being. Methods: An exploratory, cross-sectional, mixed-methods was conducted. A total 141 Indian nationals aged 18–29 years were enrolled using convenience sampling administered survey. In qualitative phase, six seven MHP&Cs interviewed. Results: Ninety (63.8%) 106 (75.2%) participants indicated high provide support, respectively. More than three-quarters surveyed stated that should be space emotional informational deal with life challenges. 127 (90.1%) reported would useful find out how others their age similar thematic analysis interviews revealed anonymity, accessibility, appeal, ease enhance toward OMHPSFs. The role training, supervision, moderation strategies popularize outlined recommended. Conclusion: Sampled showed peers. Stakeholders consider as relevant alleviate concerns among youth.

Язык: Английский

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Mental health literacy for public employees DOI Creative Commons
Bernardo Oliveira Buta,

Antônio Cláudio Pimentel Mota,

Vilma Valéria Dias Couto

и другие.

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of Public Stigma, Mental Health Literacy, and Help‐Seeking Intentions Based on Different Dimensions of Obsessive–Compulsive Content: A Study of the Spanish Mental Health‐Naïve Population DOI Creative Commons

Antonio Chaves,

Sandra Arnáez, María Roncero

и другие.

Brain and Behavior, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(12)

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Background Obsessive–compulsive (OC) disorder is a debilitating with high delay in help‐seeking that could be associated two barriers may differ between OC content dimensions: public stigma and mental health literacy. Objectives We aim to describe analyze the differences among dimensions stigma, social distance desire, literacy, intention sample of health‐naïve population. Methods A total 487 participants from Spanish community no previous knowledge or experience OCD were randomly allocated one six vignettes describing person symptoms out contents (i.e., aggression/harm; sexual; religious/blasphemous/immoral; contamination/washing; doubts/checking; superstition/symmetry/order). After reading vignette, completed following questionnaires their vignette: Attribution Questionnaire, General Help‐Seeking Social Distance Scale, Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire. Results There significant on variables interest. Aggression/harm was highest discriminating together religious/blasphemous/immoral desire. Although appear seek for formal treatment, would request less informal support sexual than other categories. Contamination, doubts/checking, superstition/symmetry/order more frequently identified as OCD, although only around 50% sexual, superstition/symmetry/order, problem. Conclusions Interventions reduce increase help seeking are necessary should consider heterogeneity.

Язык: Английский

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