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01.02.2009 | Original Paper

Cross-National Comparison of Middle Eastern University Students: Help-Seeking Behaviors, Attitudes Toward Helping Professionals, and Cultural Beliefs About Mental Health Problems

verfasst von: Alean Al-Krenawi, John R. Graham, Eman A. Al-Bedah, Hafni Mahmud Kadri, Mahmud A. Sehwail

Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal | Ausgabe 1/2009

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Abstract

This study is the first to use identical data collection processes and instruments in Egypt, Kuwait, Palestine, and Israeli Arab communities regarding help-seeking behaviors and attitudes towards perceived cultural beliefs about mental health problems. Data is based on a survey sample of 716, undergraduate students in the 4 countries, 61% female and 39% male. Results indicate that respondents within the various countries, based on nationality, gender and level of education, vary in terms of recognition of personal need, beliefs about mental health problems (i.e. stigmatization), and the use of traditional healing methods versus modern approaches to psychiatric therapy. The conclusion discusses differences between our respondents’ expectations and prevailing mental health service provision and delivery.

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Titel: Cross-National Comparison of Middle Eastern University Students: Help-Seeking Behaviors, Attitudes Toward Helping Professionals, and Cultural Beliefs About Mental Health Problems
verfasst von: Alean Al-Krenawi
John R. Graham
Eman A. Al-Bedah
Hafni Mahmud Kadri
Mahmud A. Sehwail
Publikationsdatum: 01.02.2009
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal / Ausgabe 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-008-9175-2

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