Table 1 Distribution of the participants based on the questions that assess their knowledge about mental health (n = 220)
Questions | Frequency (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | Don’t know a | |
1. Are psychotropic medicines available at your health centre? | 97 (44.1) | 76 (34.5) | 47 (21.4) |
2. Do you think that you have enough knowledge about Mental Health Programme’s policies and plans? | 59 (26.8) | 161 (73.2) | |
3. Did you receive training about psychosocial (non-pharmacological) interventions? | 75 (34.1) | 145 (65.9) | |
4. Did you receive refresher training on child and adolescent mental health issues? | 32 (14.5) | 188 (85.5) | |
5. Did you receive refresher training on the rational use of psychotropic medicines? | 10 (4.5) | 210 (95.5) | |
6. During your study at the university/college, did you have credit hours (theoretical and practical), which were dedicated to psychiatry and mental health related subjects? | 149 (67.7) | 71 (32.3) | |