Mental health literacy among resident physicians in Turkiye: a neglected competency in medical training?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health literacy (MHL) is an essential but often overlooked competency in medical training. Deficits in MHL among physicians may compromise both patient care and physician well-being.

Methods

A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 305 resident physicians at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. Data were collected using the 22-item Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS). Group differences were analyzed using t-tests and ANOVA, with effect sizes and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) reported.

Results

The mean MHLS score was 16.86 ± 2.88 (range: 0-22). Female residents scored higher than males (mean difference: 0.9; 95% CI: 0.2-1.6; d = 0.31). Unmarried residents had higher scores than married peers (mean difference: 0.8; 95% CI: 0.1-1.5; d

SUBMITTER: Aydin Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659295 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature