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ArticleInternational journal of mental health systems2023

Validation and psychometric testing of the Arabic version of the mental health literacy scale among the Saudi Arabian general population.

Nasser F BinDhim, Nora A Althumiri, Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh, Mohammed M J Alqahtani, Ahmad Kassab Alshayea, Sulaiman M Al-Luhaidan, Anton Svendrovski, Rashed Abdullah Al-Duraihem, Abdulhameed Abdullah Alhabeeb

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9 authors at 7 institutions in 3 countries.

Nasser F BinDhimInformed Decision-Making IDM, Riyadh, 13323, Saudi Arabia.
Nora A AlthumiriInformed Decision-Making IDM, Riyadh, 13323, Saudi Arabia. na@idm.sa.
Yasser Ad-Dab'baghMental Health Department, Neuroscience Center, King Fahad Specialist Hospital-Dammam, Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed M J AlqahtaniDepartment of Psychology, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad Kassab AlshayeaDepartment of Psychology, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2454, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Sulaiman M Al-LuhaidanStudies and Information, National Committee for Narcotics Control, P.O. Box 50045, 11523, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Anton SvendrovskiDepartment of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Rashed Abdullah Al-DuraihemNational Centre for Mental Health Promotion, P.O. Box 95459, 11525, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulhameed Abdullah AlhabeebNational Centre for Mental Health Promotion, P.O. Box 95459, 11525, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Centre for Mental Health · GBAlfaisal University · SADalhousie University · CAKing Fahad Specialist Hospital · SAKing Khalid University · SAKing Saud University · SASaudi Heart Association · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to validate the Arabic Version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (Arabic-MHLS) among the Saudi Arabian general population, assessing its internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and structural validity.

methodsA total of 700 Arabic-speaking Saudi adults were randomly selected to complete the electronic questionnaire in May 2023, which generated 544 participants. Data were coded and stored in the ZdataCloud research data collection system database. Test-retest reliability was assessed using a subsample of 48 participants who completed the questionnaire twice, with a one-week interval. Structural validity was examined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA).

resultsThe Arabic-MHLS demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.89). EFA revealed a four-factor model closely resembling the model identified in the Slovenian validation of MHLS, with factor loadings ranging from 0.40 to 0.85. The four factors included knowledge of mental health disorders, knowledge of help-seeking, knowledge of self-help strategies, and knowledge of professional help also showed good internal consistency.

conclusionThe Arabic-MHLS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing mental health literacy in the Saudi Arabian general population. However, further research is needed to refine the measurement tool and understand the complex relationships between mental health literacy and other mental health-related concepts. This will contribute to the development of targeted interventions and policies aimed at improving mental health literacy and promoting mental well-being in the Saudi Arabian population and beyond.

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Arabic languageCross-cultural adaptationMental health literacyPsychometric validationSaudi Arabia

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