ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Exploring mental health literacy and its associated factors among health care providers: a National Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia.
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- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare providers toward gender dysphoria in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in health services · 2026Article
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Introduction: This study aims to assess the level of mental health literacy (MHL) among healthcare providers working in different healthcare settings in Saudi Arabia and to examine how socio-demographic factors such as gender, education, age, and personal exposure to mental health conditions associate with MHL. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that used a computer-assisted telephone interview. The study followed a previously validated methodology, ensuring consistency and comparability for future studies. Interviewers were trained to adhere to the interview guidelines and data collection that were streamlined using the ZDataCloud system. Participants aged 18 years and above and from 13 administrative different regions in Saudi Arabia were included and informed consent was obtained verbally from all participants. Data collection included healthcare worker demographics, mental health history, and familiarity with mental health issues. The Arabic MHL scale was used to assess participants' knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders. MHL scale has been validated in the population in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating strong reliability and validity. Results: The study revealed that female healthcare providers had significantly higher MHL scores in mental health recognition (females = 8.7 ± 1.2, males = 7.2 ± 1.5; Conclusion: Significant association between MHL domains and sociodemographic factors among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve MHL across among different healthcare groups.
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