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Saboohi Z, Solhi M, Hajihashemi M, Nouri R, Nazarnia M. Depression Literacy and its Relationship with Depression Stigma and Attitude Toward Seeking Help in Iranian Women. Health Educ Health Promot 2024; 12 (2) :231-241
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1- Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
2- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (755 Views)
Aims: Depression, anxiety, and psychiatric symptoms are more prevalent among women than men. Given the significance of depression literacy and its associated factors, this study aimed to explore the level of depression literacy and its correlation with depression stigma and attitudes toward seeking help among Iranian women attending health centers in Saveh City.
Instrument & Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed 280 women aged 18-65 selected through cluster sampling from September 2023 to December 2023 in Saveh County, Iran. Reliable and validated tools, including the D-Lit Questionnaire, Attitude Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale, and DSS-Personal Subscale were utilized for data collection. Data analysis was conducted using independent samples t-test and one-way ANOVA. Predictors were identified through hierarchical linear regression analysis.
Findings: The lowest correct answer rate was associated with knowledge of available treatment methods (15.4%). The mean scores for D-Lit, attitude toward seeking help, and personal depression stigma were 41.36±4.83, 23.63±3.69, and 25.39±4.36, respectively. Education level, consultation with a psychologist, attitude toward seeking help, and depression stigma collectively accounted for approximately 23% of the variance in depression literacy.
Conclusions: The level of depression literacy among Iranian women is insufficient.
Instrument & Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed 280 women aged 18-65 selected through cluster sampling from September 2023 to December 2023 in Saveh County, Iran. Reliable and validated tools, including the D-Lit Questionnaire, Attitude Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale, and DSS-Personal Subscale were utilized for data collection. Data analysis was conducted using independent samples t-test and one-way ANOVA. Predictors were identified through hierarchical linear regression analysis.
Findings: The lowest correct answer rate was associated with knowledge of available treatment methods (15.4%). The mean scores for D-Lit, attitude toward seeking help, and personal depression stigma were 41.36±4.83, 23.63±3.69, and 25.39±4.36, respectively. Education level, consultation with a psychologist, attitude toward seeking help, and depression stigma collectively accounted for approximately 23% of the variance in depression literacy.
Conclusions: The level of depression literacy among Iranian women is insufficient.
Article Type: Descriptive & Survey |
Subject:
Health Education and Health Behavior
Received: 2024/02/27 | Accepted: 2024/04/30 | Published: 2024/05/21
Received: 2024/02/27 | Accepted: 2024/04/30 | Published: 2024/05/21
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