Intention to use digital mental health solutions: A cross-sectional survey of university students attitudes and perceptions toward online therapy, mental health apps, and chatbots.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, the high prevalence of mental disorders among university students is a growing public health problem, yet a small minority of students with mental health problems receive treatment. Digital mental health solutions could bridge treatment gaps and overcome many barriers students face accessing treatment. However, there is scant evidence, especially in South Africa (SA), relating to university students' use of and intention to use digital mental health solutions or their attitudes towards these technologies. We aim to explore university 2students attitudes towards and perceptions of digital mental health solutions, and the factors associated with their intention to use them.

Methods

University students from four SA universities (n = 17 838) completed

SUBMITTER: Gbollie EF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10693229 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature