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ArticleJournal of athletic training2024

Barriers To and Attitudes Toward Seeking Mental Health Services Among Collegiate Marching Band Artists.

Kenya Moore, Nancy A Uriegas, Dawn M Emerson, Zachary K Winkelmann, Kysha Harriell, Toni M Torres-McGehee

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Kenya MooreDepartment of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia.
Nancy A UriegasDepartment of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia.
Dawn M EmersonDepartment of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia.
Zachary K WinkelmannDepartment of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia.
Kysha HarriellDepartment of Kinesiology & Sport Sciences, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Toni M Torres-McGeheeDepartment of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia.
University of South Carolina · USUniversity of Miami · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

contextMarching band (MB) artists experience stressors influencing their physical, mental, and emotional health warranting medical support, and they face challenges similar to those of other college students and athletes. Mental health illnesses exist in collegiate and MB settings, but barriers affect access to treatment.

objectivesTo examine MB artists' perceived barriers to and attitudes toward seeking care from mental health professionals. The secondary aim was to explore barriers to and attitudes about seeking mental health counseling between genders and history of pursuing mental health counseling.

designCross-sectional study.

settingOnline survey. PATIENTS OR OTHER

participantsA total of 534 MB artists (women = 312, men = 222; age = 19.7 ± 1.4 years). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Participants completed surveys on demographics and past medical history along with the Barriers to Help Seeking Checklist, the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help-Short Form Scale (ATSPPH-SF), and the Mental Help Seeking Attitudes Scale (MHSAS). Descriptive statistics were calculated to assess demographic data. Cross-tabulations and χ2 statistics were used to evaluate individual barriers (Barriers to Help Seeking Checklist) between genders. Scales were scored 1 to 7 and 10 to 30 on the MHSAS and ATSPPH-SF, respectively. A 1-way analysis of variance measured differences in the total mean score on the ATSPPH-SF between genders.

resultsThe highest barrier reported was lack of time to seek services (69.1%; n = 369), followed by 47.6% (n = 254) for services not available during my free time. Average scores were 4.0 ± 0.4 on the MHSAS (indicating neutral attitudes toward seeking help) and 17.97 ± 5.48 on the ATSPPH-SF (indicating slightly positive attitudes to seeking help). No differences were seen for the total mean scores on the MHSAS and ATSPPH-SF between genders.

conclusionsMarching band artists' barriers to and attitudes toward mental health care influenced their ability to seek care in times of need and demonstrated some similarities to those of collegiate athletes. Awareness of the obstacles MB artists face in receiving mental health care will assist health care providers in advocating for improved care in this setting.

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Mental Health ServicesPatient Acceptance of Health CareStudentsAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHelp-Seeking BehaviorHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesYoung Adultaccess to careperformerspsychological well-being

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PMID38243734
PMCPMC11127682
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