Community perception towards mental illness and help-seeking intention in Southwest Ethiopian Peoples Regional State.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community perception of mental illness is a collective belief system and attitude about mental disorders; it affects the availability of services, the level of stigma, and the help-seeking intention. This study assessed community perceptions towards mental illness and help-seeking intentions in Southwest Ethiopia.

Methods and material

A community-based analytical cross-sectional study was done in Southwest Ethiopian People's Regional State (SWEPRS), from March 1st to June 30th, 2021. All adult individuals >18 years old living in the region were the source population, while all adult >18 years old living in the selected household were the study population. The calculated sample size was 1028. Participants were selected using a multistage sampling technique. A struc

SUBMITTER: Getachew D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11469537 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature