Survey on the need for community based psychological health services / 中华医院管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore urban residents need for community based psychological health services and its features so as to put forward models of community based psychological health services that tally with the actual situation of China. Methods An interview survey was conducted via questionnaires on 420 households and 31 community based health services stations in Baoan District of Shenzhen. The survey covered such aspects as the residents need for psychological health services and the actual situation of such programs at present. Results The need of population groups aged 25 and under and 26 to 40 for psychological health services accounted for 35% and 36%, respectively and 86% of the residents surveyed regarded psychological health services as necessary. The number of community based medical and nursing personnel was sufficient to meet the need for additional programs of psychological health services. What was lacking was necessary facilities and relevant training. Conclusion Widespread attention ought to be paid to community based psychological health services, which hold great development prospects.