Knowledge, attitude and perceptions of medical students towards mental health in a university in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of mental illness among medical students is high. A gap remains on what knowledge should be given to improve the attitudes and perceptions towards mental health. Despite the vast body of literature globally, no study has been conducted in Uganda to assess the levels of knowledge, attitude, and perception among medical students in Uganda.

Objective

To determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and perception and their associated factors among medical students in Uganda.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was done among 259 undergraduate medical students in a public university capturing information on knowledge, attitude, and perception towards mental health. Linear regression analysis was used to determine the factors associated with knowledge,

SUBMITTER: Kihumuro RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9584261 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature