A cross-sectional study on the mental and behaviour education among non-psychiatric medical workers of the general hospitals in Guangzhou / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the mental education and continuing education among non-psychiatric medical workers of the general hospitals in Guangzhou city.Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out in 17 general hospitals of Guangzhou city including 2617 participants from December 2012 to April 2013.Results Among 2617 participants,41.6％ of them hadn't taken part in psychiatric course study,66.9％ hadn't received psychiatric rotation,and 66.7％ hadn't received psychiatry and related training;93.8％ of the medical staff had interest in mental specialized training courses,of which 72.0％ medical staff stood for training classes/participation,72.3％ medical staff most satisfied with 4-5 days of a training course,strengthen training every 6 months (2 days) and a psychiatrist to connect.Conclusion Non-psychiatric medical workers of the general hospitals in Guangzhou city lack the knowledge of mental health,and mental health care training are urgently needed.