Perceived human rights violation in persons with mental illness: Role of education

Poreddi, Vijayalakshmi; Ramachandra,; Reddemma, K.; Math, Suresh Bada

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“…Low level of education, low income, unhealthy lifestyle and occupational conditions and stress are among the socioeconomic factors often associated with poor health [ 23 ]. Evidence shows that illiteracy and low level of education marginalize people [ 24 ], decrease the access and utilization of available mental health services and interfere with some valuable goals in a community such as health promotion and access to social support and health care services [ 25 , 26 ]. Low level of education is also correlated with poverty, unemployment and incarceration [ 26 ].…”

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Major anxiety disorders in Iran: prevalence, sociodemographic correlates and service utilization

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BackgroundIt has been shown in the past two decades that anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in general population across the world. This study sought to assess the prevalence of major anxiety disorders, their sociodemographic correlates and mental health service utilization as part of the Iranian Mental Health Survey (IranMHS).MethodsA national household face-to-face survey was carried out on a representative sample of Iranian adults from January to June 2011 using Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI 2.1). A total of 7886 subjects between 15 and 64 years who can understand Persian language were included. The 12-month prevalence of anxiety disorders according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), their socio-demographic correlates, health service use and days out of role were measured in this study.ResultsThe 12-month prevalence of anxiety disorders (not including specific phobias) was 15.6%. The prevalence was 12.0% in males and 19.4% in females. The three most prevalent anxiety disorders were generalized anxiety disorder (5.2%), obsessive-compulsive disorder (5.1%) and social phobia (3.2%), respectively. Factors found to be significantly associated with anxiety disorders were: female gender (OR = 1.16, 95% CI: 1.09–1.23), middle (OR = 1.23, 95%CI: 1.01–1.50) or low (OR = 1.66, 95%CI: 1.31–2.10) socioeconomic status, unemployment (OR = 1.98, 95%CI: 1.49–2.62), and urban residence (OR = 1.31, 95%CI: 1.10–1.57). Comorbidity with non-anxiety disorders significantly increased service utilization. In all subgroups, service utilization was higher among females while the number of days out of role was higher among males.ConclusionsAnxiety disorders are common conditions with a higher prevalence among the female gender, unemployed individuals, and people with low socioeconomic conditions living in urban areas. Comorbidity of anxiety disorders with other psychological disorders aggravates the disability and significantly increases the number of days out of role.

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“…For people suffering from mental disorders, there have been violations of basic human rights and freedoms, as well as denials of civil, political, economic, and social rights, in both institutions and communities. In a recent descriptive study carried out among recovered mentally ill demonstrated that irrespective of gender,[ 35 ] literacy,[ 36 ] socioeconomic status[ 37 ] and residence,[ 38 ] human rights violations are occurring at family and community level. The current study also reveals negative attitudes of participants regarding social participation of mentally ill in the community as they cited they would be ashamed if people knew that someone in their family had been diagnosed with a mental illness as well they would not want people to know about their illness.…”

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Mental health literacy among caregivers of persons with mental illness: A descriptive survey

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Raju

Thimmaiah

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Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice

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Background:Despite of growing evidence of mental disorders in developing countries, research on mental health literacy is limited from India.Aim:To examine mental health literacy among caregivers of persons with mental illnessMaterials and Methods:A cross-sectional descriptive survey was carried out among 161 randomly selected caregivers of persons with mental illness at outpatient department of a tertiary care centre. Data was collected through face to face interview using a structured questionnaire.Results:Regarding the causes of mental illness, a majority agreed that genetic inheritance (69%), substance abuse (64%) and brain disease (59.6%) are main factors for developing mental illness. Although more than two-thirds agreed that anyone could suffer from mental illness, 61.5% also agreed that people with mental health problems are largely to blame for their condition. The majority of the participants also agreed that mentally ill are not able to maintain friendships (45.9%), are dangerous (54%), and not capable to work (59.1%). Just over half (55.9%) of the participants would not want people to know if they had a mental illness and nearly half of them also expressed that they would feel ashamed if a family member had a mental illness.Conclusion:Based on the findings of the present study researchers suggest that there is an urgent need to educate and change the attitudes of caregivers through mental health literacy programs specifically designed for them.

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“…Family members play a vital role in India toward any decision-making,[2326] and hence, the donor is not the sole decision-making authority for the deceased organ donation; among the nursing participants in our study, 65.3% of them agreed that permission from the nearer family member is also very essential. Other similar studies have shown that 60%–80% of the study participants agreed to the same.…”

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Knowledge, attitude, and perception on organ donation among undergraduate medical and nursing students at a tertiary care teaching hospital in the southern part of India: A cross-sectional study

Vincent

Kumar

Parameswaran

et al. 2019

J Edu Health Promot

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Perceived human rights violation in persons with mental illness: Role of education

Abstract: Empowering people with mental illness by providing adequate opportunity to pursue education will play an important role in fulfilling the obligation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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Major anxiety disorders in Iran: prevalence, sociodemographic correlates and service utilization

Major anxiety disorders in Iran: prevalence, sociodemographic correlates and service utilization

Mental health literacy among caregivers of persons with mental illness: A descriptive survey

Knowledge, attitude, and perception on organ donation among undergraduate medical and nursing students at a tertiary care teaching hospital in the southern part of India: A cross-sectional study

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