Table 3 Favorable attitude towards mental illness among UHEPs in Addis Ababa, 2017
Characteristics | Frequency (n = 455) | Percentage (100%) |
|---|---|---|
Over all attitude | ||
Favorable | 98 | 21.5 |
Unfavorable | 357 | 78.5 |
Medication is effective for treating mentally ill patients | ||
Strongly agree | 91 | 20.0 |
Agree | 174 | 38.2 |
Undecided | 36 | 7.9 |
Disagree | 140 | 30.8 |
Strongly disagree | 14 | 3.1 |
Mentally patient should be able to receive treatment in all health facilities | ||
Strongly agree | 116 | 25.5 |
Agree | 143 | 31.4 |
Undecided | 18 | 4.0 |
Disagree | 157 | 34.5 |
Strongly disagree | 21 | 4.6 |
People with mental illness can lead a normal life | ||
Strongly agree | 76 | 16.7 |
Agree | 187 | 41.1 |
Undecided | 34 | 7.5 |
Disagree | 130 | 28.6 |
Strongly disagree | 28 | 6.2 |