A study on Mental Health Literacy (MHL) among the rural Santhal tribe in Hooghly District West Bengal
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 216
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- The aim is to provide insight into the MHL levels within the Santhal community in West Bengal These measures will include evaluating participants knowledge of mental health concepts and attitudes towards mental health help seeking behavior and the cultural adaptation of mental health information
研究概览
简要总结
Aim
The study aims to assess mental health literacy levels and their determinants among the Santhal tribe
It will also assess attitudes and beliefs towards help-seeking for mental health conditions among the Santhal tribe
Outcome
- These measures will include evaluating participants knowledge of mental health concepts attitudes towards mental health help-seeking behavior and the cultural adaptation of mental health information
- It will provide a comprehensive understanding of the mental health literacy levels within the Santhal community shedding light on their current awareness and perceptions related to mental health
- These measures will be instrumental in providing recommendations to improve mental health
Approvals
Permission is obtained from the Department of Tribal Welfare the CMOH of the district concerned and consent from the Santhal community leaders and IEC clearance was obtained from Kasturba Medical College/ Kasturba Hospital Institutional Ethics Committee
Data collection will start after approval from CTRI
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 70.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •The study will include the Santhal tribal population of Hooghly district aged 18 years and above, who are willing to participate.
排除标准
- •Those who have been previously diagnosed with mental health conditions Those who are seriously ill or incapacitated.
结局指标
主要结局
The aim is to provide insight into the MHL levels within the Santhal community in West Bengal These measures will include evaluating participants knowledge of mental health concepts and attitudes towards mental health help seeking behavior and the cultural adaptation of mental health information
时间窗: 12 weeks from the commence of data collection
The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the mental health literacy levels within the Santhal community
时间窗: 12 weeks from the commence of data collection
次要结局
- A report will be submitted to Tribal Development Department on their current awareness & perceptions related to mental health. This can serve as a foundation for fostering comprehensive & culturally sensitive mental health policies that address the well-being of the Santhal community.(At the end of the study analysis in June)
研究者
Dr Shreyasi Gupta
Prasanna School of Public Health