Mental health literacy among middle school students in Taizhou City
10.19485/j.cnki.issn2096-5087.2024.09.020
- Author:
WANG Tingting
;
WANG Shanling
;
YANG Yuting
;
WANG Jingyi
;
CHEN Xiaoxiao
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
middle school student;
mental health literacy;
influencing factor
- From:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
2024;36(9):821-824
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the level and influencing factors of mental health literacy among middle school students in Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the basis for the development of mental health education and intervention.
Methods:Middle school students were selected from six counties (districts) in Taizhou City using the random cluster sampling method. Demographic information, disease history, learning status, and relationship with parents were collected through questionnaire surveys. The level of mental health literacy was investigated using the Structured Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire for Middle School Students. The influencing factors for mental health literacy was analyzed using a multiple linear regression model.
Results:A total of 7 173 middle school students were surveyed, including 4 273 junior high school students (59.57%) and 2 900 high school students (40.43%), and had a mean age of (15.52±1.49) years. There were 3 644 male students (50.80%) and 3 529 female students (49.20%). The median score of mental health literacy was 83.00 (interquartile range, 23.00) points. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that older age (β'=0.074), female gender (β'=0.038), living in urban areas (β'=0.029), good family economic status (β'=0.061), engaging in sports (β'=0.122), having a good relationship with the father (β'=0.128), and having a good relationship with the mother (β'=0.094) were associated with higher mental health literacy scores among middle school students; while having a history of disease (β'=-0.144) and learning difficulties (β'=-0.178) were associated with lower mental health literacy scores.
Conclusion:The level of mental health literacy among middle school students in Taizhou City is relatively good, and is influenced by demographic characteristics, disease history, sports participation, learning and relationships with parents.
- Full text:2024100813081688830台州市中学生心理健康素养调查.pdf
