Community knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs towards depression in the state of Penang, Malaysia.

Abstract:

:This study was intended to evaluate the mental health literacy vis-à-vis depression among inhabitants of Penang state in North Malaysia. Using a clustered random sampling method, 1,855 respondents were approached to participate in the survey. A total of 1,149 respondents actually participated, for a 61.9% response rate. Face to face interviews were then conducted using a pre-validated 21-item questionnaire. The mean age of the respondents was 30 years (SD +/-11.5). The majority (n = 884; 76.9%) could recognize three or more symptoms of depression. Chinese and/or female respondents performed the best in this domain. Respondents with a personal experience of depression displayed a significantly better knowledge of symptoms of and therapies for depression than those who did not (t = -35.745, P = <0.001). Overall, a moderate knowledge level of the symptoms of depression and a cursory knowledge towards therapy were observed among the general population in Penang. Notably, respondents were generally inclined towards the use of alternative medicine. The study suggests that strong beliefs in alternative and traditional medicines could undermine the respondents' willingness and ability to seek evidence-based mental health care.

authors

Khan TM,Sulaiman SA,Hassali MA,Anwar M,Wasif G,Khan AH

doi

10.1007/s10597-009-9262-z

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2010-02-01 00:00:00

pages

87-92

issue

1

eissn

0010-3853

issn

1573-2789

journal_volume

46

pub_type

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