Desirable insurance coverage for electronic mental health services: a qualitative study on perspectives and preferences of university students and menta.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing prevalence of mental disorders, especially among young adults, highlights the growing need for adequate insurance coverage for mental health services, including e-mental health services. Given the importance of patient preferences, the design of such insurance coverage requires consideration of the views of consumers and service providers, who can largely represent consumers. This study aimed to identify the desirable features of e-mental health insurance for students from the perspectives of students and mental health service providers in Hamadan, Iran.

Methods

This qualitative study used a content analysis approach. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews with 33 students and 15 mental health service providers in 2024. For

SUBMITTER: Nastaran A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12831304 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature