Exploring mental health literacy among prospective university students using GIS techniques in Bangladesh: an exploratory study DOI Creative Commons
Mohammed A. Mamun, Firoj Al‐Mamun,

Tamim Ikram

и другие.

Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Prospective university students experience substantial academic stressors and psychological vulnerabilities, yet their mental health literacy (MHL) remains inadequately explored. This study investigates four dimensions of MHL - help-seeking behaviors, stigma, knowledge about understanding illnesses. Besides, Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques are employed to analyze spatial disparities in MHL, which is the first context research. A total 1,485 were assessed for sociodemographic characteristics, admission-related variables, behaviors family histories issues. Data analyzed using SPSS ArcGIS software. Multivariable linear regression analyses unveiled predictors dimensions, with gender, income, admission test performance, smoking, alcohol drug use, physical history, current depression or anxiety history suicide incidents emerging as common predictors. GIS analysis unraveled notable regional particularly illness, northern some southern districts displaying higher levels. In conclusion, these findings accentuate significant gender inequalities among prospective students, highlighting imperative targeted interventions enhance foster well-being this cohort.

Язык: Английский

The Impact of Life and Adverse Childhood Events on Help-Seeking Behaviours—A Cross-Sectional Survey of School-Age Adolescents in Jordan DOI Creative Commons
Reham A. Lasheen, Sara Abu Khudair, Yousef Khader

и другие.

Pediatric Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(1), С. 22 - 22

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025

Traumatic life and childhood events are associated with adverse health outcomes, particularly for adolescents, who vulnerable to such exhibit distinct behaviours needs. Nevertheless, the influence of exposure these on their help-seeking behaviour remains largely unexplored, especially in Eastern Mediterranean region. This study aims estimate prevalence among adolescents Jordan examine how shape behaviours. Methods: A national cross-sectional survey 4407 school-age (12–18 years) living was conducted between December 2022 April 2023 using multi-state stratified cluster sampling. The utilised self-report questionnaires as well validated tools. These were adapted ensure cultural relevance sensitivity translated Arabic. Results: at least one event is around 16%, while that four or more ACEs stands 41% our population. most commonly reported being infected having a family member COVID-19 60.3%. Specific individual characteristics traumatic appeared behaviour, affluence smoking status COVID-19. Conclusions: underscores need understand patterns light events. Based this study’s findings, special attention should be paid impact certain have adolescents’ mental Positive resonate beliefs, emphasising contextual factors coping, promoted.

Язык: Английский

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Determination of the relationship between depression and suicide in young adolescents DOI Creative Commons
Suat Tuncay, Abdullah Sarman

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 37(3)

Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2024

Abstract Objective This study was designed to explore the relationships between depression, and likelihood of suicide among young adolescents by considering various factors. Design Samples It conducted in a descriptive‐cross‐sectional format, with fieldwork spanning from November 16, 2022, June 30, 2023. The assessed attending university Eastern Turkey. Measurements Sociodemographic features survey form, Beck's Depression Inventory Suicide Probability Scale were used collect data. Results results this investigation indicated that women, individuals chronic illnesses, those history psychiatric conditions, expressing constant desire die, suicidal thoughts or plans, family member who had attempted exhibited significantly higher mean scores for depression suicide. There positive correlation high tendencies. However, no conclusive evidence link established. Conclusions In study, certain demographic psychological factors identified as correlating elevated levels tendencies adolescents. is imperative being at risk be promptly referred appropriate units comprehensive interventions support.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring mental health literacy among prospective university students using GIS techniques in Bangladesh: an exploratory study DOI Creative Commons
Mohammed A. Mamun, Firoj Al‐Mamun,

Tamim Ikram

и другие.

Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Prospective university students experience substantial academic stressors and psychological vulnerabilities, yet their mental health literacy (MHL) remains inadequately explored. This study investigates four dimensions of MHL - help-seeking behaviors, stigma, knowledge about understanding illnesses. Besides, Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques are employed to analyze spatial disparities in MHL, which is the first context research. A total 1,485 were assessed for sociodemographic characteristics, admission-related variables, behaviors family histories issues. Data analyzed using SPSS ArcGIS software. Multivariable linear regression analyses unveiled predictors dimensions, with gender, income, admission test performance, smoking, alcohol drug use, physical history, current depression or anxiety history suicide incidents emerging as common predictors. GIS analysis unraveled notable regional particularly illness, northern some southern districts displaying higher levels. In conclusion, these findings accentuate significant gender inequalities among prospective students, highlighting imperative targeted interventions enhance foster well-being this cohort.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0