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ArticleBMC nursing2025

Mental health literacy among Jordanian nurses: a cross-sectional study and scale validation.

Walid Al-Qerem, Anan Jarab, Judith Eberhardt, Fawaz Alasmari, Alaa Hammad, Amani Moh'd Ibrahim Alfarajat, Sarah Abu Hour, Lujain Al-Sa'di, Rama AlKhateeb, Walaa Ashran

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  1. [Latent profile analysis of mental health literacy among nurses in tertiary general hospitals in Chongqing, China].Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026
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Walid Al-QeremDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan.
Anan JarabCollege of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Judith EberhardtDepartment of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK. j.eberhardt@tees.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0745-178X
Fawaz AlasmariDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia.
Alaa HammadDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan.
Amani Moh'd Ibrahim AlfarajatJordanian Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan.
Sarah Abu HourDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan.
Lujain Al-Sa'diDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan.
Rama AlKhateebDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan.
Walaa AshranDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan.

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King Saud University RSP2025R235
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Abstract

backgroundMental health literacy (MHL) is critical for recognizing, managing, and preventing mental health disorders. Despite nurses' pivotal role in patient care, their level of mental health literacy (MHL) in Jordan remains underexplored. This study aimed to assess MHL among Jordanian nurses and validate the Jordanian version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (Jor-MHLS) for use in healthcare settings.

methodThis cross-sectional study was conducted at four major hospitals in Jordan: a university hospital, a military hospital, a governmental hospital, and a private hospital. A convenience sampling method was used to recruit nurses. Participants completed an Arabic version of the 27-item Jor-MHLS, which had been previously validated for the general population. The questionnaire was administered via electronic devices, either using a researcher-provided tablet or participants' own devices. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Rasch analysis were performed to assess the scale's validity and reliability, while quantile regression examined sociodemographic associations with MHL scores.

resultsThe study included 429 nurses. The median MHL score was 60 out of 100, indicating moderate literacy levels. Nurses with ≤ 5 years of experience had significantly higher MHL scores than those with > 20 years. CFA validated the four-factor model with satisfactory fit indices (χ²/df = 3.1, RMSEA = 0.07, CFI = 0.92). Rasch analysis confirmed proper item hierarchy and no significant gender-based differential item functioning. Cronbach's α values exceeded 0.70 across all factors, supporting the scale's reliability.

conclusionsThe findings suggested moderate MHL levels among Jordanian nurses and highlight the need for targeted educational interventions and stigma reduction programs to enhance MHL. The validation of the Jor-MHLS confirmed its utility as a robust tool for assessing MHL in healthcare contexts. Future studies should explore longitudinal interventions to address gaps and improve outcomes. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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