Table 2 Distribution of the participants based on their responses on items that assess their attitudes toward the implementation of the MHPSS programme (n = 220)
Statements | Frequency (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Agree | Not sure | Don’t agree | |
1. The number of patients I see with signs and symptoms of mental health problems is increasing | 147 (66.8) | 62 (28.2) | 11 (5) |
2. I consider that dealing with patients who have mental health problems is an extra burden on me | 122 (55.5) | 39 (17.7) | 59 (26.8) |
3. I think that dealing with patients who have mental health problems is difficult | 129 (58.6) | 51 (23.2) | 40 (18.2) |
4. Psychotropic medicines usually result in the improvement of the condition of patients with mental health problems | 115 (52.3) | 89 (40.5) | 16 (7.3) |
5. I feel competent to offer counseling to mentally ill patients | 65 (29.5) | 93 (42.3) | 62 (28.2) |
6. I feel that I need more training in mental health | 194 (88.2) | 15 (6.8) | 11 (5) |