Mental Health Literacy in Individuals Diagnosed with Diabetes

Authors : Gamze SARIKOÇ, Ela UNAY

Pages : 213-219

Doi:10.26453/otjhs.1213619

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Publication Date : 2023-06-06

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study was conducted to determine the mental health literacy levels of individuals diagnosed with diabetes and the factors affecting this level. Material and Methods: The study was conducted with 211 people who applied to the diabetes outpatient clinic of a training and research hospital between June and August 2022 and were not diagnosed for the first time. “Personal Information Form” and “Mental Health Literacy Scale” were used for data. Results: In the study, the knowledge-based literacy sub-dimension mean score of individuals diagnosed with diabetes was 6.53±2.67, the belief-based literacy sub-dimension mean score was 3.62±1.95, the resource-oriented literacy sub-dimension mean score was 1.54±1.41 and The mean MHLS total score was 11.68±4.33. The patients\` age, education level, marital status, perceived income status, and the time elapsed since the diagnosis changed their mental health literacy levels insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);.. Conclusion:This study observed that the patient’s mental health literacy levels were above the average score. Making it easier for patients to adapt to treatment may also contribute to minimizing the mental health problems experienced by patients. In order to improve the mental health literacy levels of individuals diagnosed with diabetes, it is recommended to conduct awareness-raising training programs.
Keywords : Diyabet, ruh sağlığı, ruh sağlığı okur yazarlığı