Development and validation of the mental health service demand and utilization questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the global burden of mental health issues continues to grow, significant gaps persist in assessing the demand for and utilization of mental health services, particularly among vulnerable populations such as adolescents and older adults. Existing assessment tools often lack cultural and policy relevance, limiting their applicability across diverse social, political, and medical contexts. Guided by a revised Demand and Utilization Framework for Mental Health Services (R-MUSDU), this study aimed to develop and validate a comprehensive Mental Health Service Demand and Utilization Questionnaire (MHSDUQ). The instrument incorporates contextual, individual, and service-related factors to provide a more accurate evaluation of both service needs and patterns of utilization.

SUBMITTER: Zhang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12833695 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature