Care-seeking behavior and disclosure on self-reported mental health among young women in urban Shanghai, China.

IF 1.7 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Health Psychology Open Pub Date : 2020-02-06 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI:10.1177/2055102919897382

Simone Eliane Schwank, Ewa Andersson, Birgitta Wickberg, Shih-Chien Fu, Yan Ding, Helena Lindgren

引用次数: 5

Abstract

Mental health is a major public health concern in China. Help-seeking behavior typically does not involve professionals. Aim of the study was to assess Shanghai women’s care-seeking behavior for common mental health disorders. Using an online survey, fielding questions regarding perinatal mental health status and help-seeking behavior. A total of 487 women participated. One fifth of participants reporting badwell-being did not seek help for mental distress. A total of 82.2 percent seek online support. A majority entrusted in family and avoided professional contact. Mother-in-laws were the least trusted source of support. Shanghai women avoid seeking professional help for mental health issues. Friends, spouses, and online resources are preferred venues.

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上海城市年轻女性心理健康自我报告的求诊行为与信息披露

心理健康是中国一个主要的公共卫生问题。寻求帮助的行为通常不涉及专业人士。本研究的目的是评估上海女性常见心理健康障碍的求医行为。使用在线调查，回答有关围产期心理健康状况和寻求帮助行为的问题。共有487名女性参与了调查。报告幸福感不佳的参与者中有五分之一没有寻求精神上的帮助。共有82.2%的人在网上寻求帮助。大多数人把工作托付给家庭，避免与专业人士接触。岳母是最不可信的支持来源。上海女性在心理健康问题上不愿寻求专业帮助。朋友、配偶和网络资源是首选的场所。

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Health Psychology Open Psychology-Clinical Psychology

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5.90

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12 weeks

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