Table 3 Association between knowledge and attitudes regarding mental health programmes' implementation among participating health staff (n = 220)
Questions | Attitudes’ scores mean (±SD) a | p value b | |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | ||
1. Do you think that you have enough knowledge about Mental Health Programme’s policies and plans? | 14.0 (±1.7) | 12.9 (±2.0) | < 0.001 |
2. Did you receive training about psychosocial (non-pharmacological) interventions? | 13.7 (± 1.8) | 13.0 (± 2.0) | 0.005 |
3. Did you receive refresher training on child and adolescent mental health issues? | 14.1 (± 1.6) | 13.1 (± 2.0) | 0.002 |
4. Did you receive refresher training on the rational use of psychotropic medicines? | 14.8 (± 1.5) | 13.2 (± 2.0) | 0.006 |
5. During your study at the university/college, how many credit hours (theoretical and practical) were dedicated to psychiatry and mental health related subjects? | 13.4 (± 1.9) | 12.9 (± 1.9) | 0.046 |