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Table 5 respondents' attitudes towards care and treatment of people with mental illness.

From: Public perception of mental health in Iraq

 

Agree

Somewhat agree

Neutral

Somewhat disagree

Disagree

Positive perception

Mental illness can be treated outside a hospital

25.37

40

11.22

12.68

10.73

Majority of people with mental illnesses recover

19.56

28.12

8.07

23.47

20.78

I would feel comfortable discussing a mental health issue of family member or myself with someone at PHC

58.74

8.74

16.5

9.95

6.07

Negative perception

One should hide mental illness from family

16.43

10.39

8.45

10.87

53.86

Mental illness cannot be cured

18.36

23.67

10.14

22.46

25.36

Mentally ill people should be in an institution to be under supervision and control

42.37

21.31

9.93

14.04

12.35

Mental Health Service availability

Information about mental illness is available at my PHC

7.35

8.33

19.36

17.89

47.06

Mental health services available in my community

7.54

11.68

11.92

12.9

55.96

PHC clinics can provide good care for mental illnesses

8.29

6.34

13.17

11.95

60.24