Mental health issues and the association of mental health literacy among adolescents in urban Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidemiological evidence about the prevalence of adolescent mental health issues and their association with mental health literacy is crucial for sustained mental health promotion strategies. Adolescence is a critical life stage for mental health promotion. However, evidence is not available among Ethiopian school adolescents. Hence, the present study examined the prevalence of adolescents' mental health issues and their correlation with mental health literacy.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescents (grades 5-12) in Dire Dawa city, Eastern Ethiopia using multistage random sampling. Data was collected using the Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire, WHO-5 well-being index, and mental health literacy questionnaire. SPSS version

SUBMITTER: Hassen HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500858 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature