A community-based assessment of mental health literacy of parents of adolescents in Udupi taluk
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 320
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- To assess the mental health literacy of parents of adolescents in Udupi Taluk
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Adolescence is a critical period of life marked by significant physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, where they face varied pressures related to their academics, peers, future decisions, etc. Hence mental health problems like anxiety and stress are reported to be more evident in these age groups. Parents play a pivotal role in the mental health of their children. They are often the first to observe changes in their child’s behavior and can facilitate or hinder access to mental health services. However, a lack of mental health literacy can hinder parents’ ability to recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness, access appropriate care, and provide support to their children. There are less studies conducted to explore the mental health literacy of parents of adolescents and its associated factor. Thus, this study aims to assess the parental perspectives, beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge associated with mental health.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 28.00 Year(s) to 75.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Either the father or the mother of adolescents aged 10-19 years who is a resident of selected areas of Udupi taluk of Udupi district who has consented to take part in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Parents without adolescents or who are not residents of Udupi Taluk or who refuse to participate are excluded.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
To assess the mental health literacy of parents of adolescents in Udupi Taluk
Time Frame: Study duration from 15/12/2024 to 30/06/2025
Secondary Outcomes
- To assess the associated factors of mental health literacy of parents of adolescents in Udupi Taluk(Study duration from 15/12/2024 to 30/06/2025)
Investigators
Dr Rashmi M
Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE
