Mental Health Literacy among Parents of Adolescents and Teachers in Korea / 정신간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
;
: 168-177, 2015.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-18598
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of mental health literacy (MHL) among parents of adolescents and middle and high school teachers in Korea.METHODS:
A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used for the present study. Participants were 120 parents and 103 middle and high school teachers in Korea. In 2014-2015 participants completed a survey about two case vignettes(adolescent schizophrenia and depression) and answered questions assessing recognition of these disorders and belief about the helpfulness of interventions and resources. Descriptive analysis, t-test and chi2 test were performed.RESULTS:
Schizophrenia was recognized by only 11.6% of parents and 25.2% of teachers. Depression was recognized by 32.5% of parents and 59.2% of teachers. Both parents and teachers acknowledged individual and socio-environmental factors as causes for schizophrenia and depression. However, they were less likely to recognize biological factors as potential causes for mental illness.CONCLUSION:
The findings demonstrate the need for education programs for parents of adolescents and teachers to improve their mental health literacy, particularly concerning biological causes of mental illness.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parents
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Schizophrenia
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Biological Factors
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Mental Health
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Depression
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Education
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Korea
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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