Predicting parents’ intentions to seek help for young children’s mental health

IF 1 4区医学 Q4 PSYCHIATRY

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-01-01 DOI:10.1080/14623730.2016.1276024

Elizabeth Oh, Jordana K. Bayer

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Abstract

Abstract One in five school-age children has mental health problems, yet less than a quarter access professional help. Early childhood presents a window for prevention. This study implemented the ‘Theory of Planned Behaviour’ to explore parents’ intentions to seek professional help for young children’s behaviour and emotional problems. Participants were 442 parents of 6-year-old children, recruited as a population sample in infancy. The ‘Theory of Planned Behaviour’ measured parents’ personal intentions, attitudes and beliefs about seeking professional help for young children’s mental health. Although many parents (84%) had positive intentions to seek help if their young child were in need, a proportion (16%) was ambivalent/unlikely to do so. Specific beliefs distinguishing parents with positive intentions were that professionals would provide expert strategies with empathy and understanding, with appointments providing value for time and money. Community mental health initiatives could target these beliefs in facilitating better access for young children in need.

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预测父母为幼儿心理健康寻求帮助的意向

五分之一的学龄儿童有心理健康问题，但只有不到四分之一的人能获得专业帮助。幼儿期是预防的窗口期。本研究运用“计划行为理论”探讨父母在幼儿行为和情绪问题上寻求专业帮助的意向。参与者是442名6岁儿童的父母，他们被招募作为婴儿时期的人口样本。“计划行为理论”测量了父母为幼儿心理健康寻求专业帮助的个人意图、态度和信念。尽管许多家长(84%)在孩子有需要时积极寻求帮助，但也有一部分家长(16%)犹豫不决或不太可能这样做。具有积极意图的父母的具体信念是，专业人士会提供具有同理心和理解的专家策略，而预约会为时间和金钱提供价值。社区精神卫生倡议可以针对这些信念，促进有需要的幼儿更好地获得服务。

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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Multiple-

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1.70

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7.70%

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期刊介绍： This title has ceased (2018). The first journal of its kind in the field, IJMHP publishes materials of distinction, making it essential reading for those with a professional or personal interest in mental health promotion. IJMHP co-ordinates the dissemination of new research outcomes to all those involved in policy making and the implementation of mental health promotion and mental disorder prevention policies. This makes it indispensable to clinical/medical staff, health services researchers, managers, health promoters, educationalists, sociologists, health economists and practitioners from all branches of health and social care, publishing materials by and for all these communities. IJMHP is an official publication of the Clifford Beers Foundation, who work to promote mental health and prevent mental disorders through dissemination of knowledge, training partnerships and consultation. The journal is peer reviewed by an expert international board and acts as a comprehensive information resource designed to increase awareness, foster understanding and promote collaboration between the different disciplines engaged in this diverse activity of study.