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ArticleBMC geriatrics2025

Factors associated with mental health literacy and demand for mental health services among older adults in China: a cross-sectional study.

Haihui Chen, Zijuan Ma, Ruidian Huang, Yujing Liu, Lianghua Li, Zhengyuan Zhou, Dongfang Wang, Wei Wang, Junxu Lin, Weishi Lin and 5 more

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Haihui Chen *School of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Zijuan Ma *School of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Ruidian HuangTongde Street community health Service center, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China.
Yujing LiuHospital of Zhongluotan Town Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China.
Lianghua LiHospital of Zhongluotan Town Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China.
Zhengyuan ZhouLonghu Street Community Health Service Center, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China.
Dongfang WangSchool of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Wei WangSchool of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Junxu LinSchool of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Weishi LinSchool of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Luning YinSchool of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Rui ZhangSchool of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Xuan MoDepartment of Psychiatry, Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yunge FanSchool of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China. fanyunge@m.scnu.edu.cn.
Fang FanSchool of Psychology, Centre for Studies of Psychological Applications, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Brain Cognition and Educational Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China. fangfan@scnu.edu.cn.

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2023M731160Guangdong Office of Philosophy and Social Science GD24YXL05Ministry of education of Humanities and Social Science project of China 23YJC190005National Natural Science Foundation of China 32271135Research Center for Brain Cognition and Human Development, Guangdong, China 2024B0303390003
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Abstract

backgroundThere is limited research on mental health literacy (MHL) among Chinese older adults as well as their demand and willingness for mental health services (MHS). This study investigated the factors associated with them among Chinese older adults. Additionally, predictors of MHL as well as demand and willingness for MHS were compared between older adults living alone and those not living alone.

methodsThis study is a cross-sectional study conducted among 494 older adults in Guangzhou, China. Sociodemographic characteristics, frequency of participating in community-based activities, mental health status, MHL, and demand and willingness for MHS were assessed through self-reported questions. A series of logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine factors associated with the MHL and demand and willingness for MHS.

resultsThe awareness rates for the three MHL-related questions were between 65.3% and 73.7%, and 62.0% and 69.6% of the participants indicated the demand and willingness, respectively, for MHS. Frequently participating in community-based activities increased the likelihood of awareness of the MHL-related questions (ORs = 2.92-4.18, CIs = [1.50,9.28]), as well as the demand and willingness for MHS (ORs = 2.16-2.24, CIs = [1.19,4.20]). Similar significant associations were found among the older adults who were not living alone but not among those living alone.

conclusionsBased on the results of this study, policymakers and clinicians are advised to develop more targeted community-based activities for older adults and focus especially on those living alone to enhance their MHL and increase willingness for MHS.

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Health LiteracyHealth Services Needs and DemandMental HealthMental Health ServicesAgedAged, 80 and overChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedChinese contextCommunity-based activityDemand for mental health servicesMental health literacyWillingness for mental health services

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