Table 2 Description of information source about mental health, clinical and psychosocial related factors among Dessie town residents 2020 (N = 477)
Variable | Categories | Frequency | Percent(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Last 1 year, get information | Yes | 252 | 52.8 |
No | 225 | 47.2 | |
Source of information | Mass media | 126 | 50.0 |
Health institution | 96 | 38.0 | |
Religious institution | 30 | 12.0 | |
Mental illness history | Yes | 58 | 12.2 |
No | 419 | 87.8 | |
Know somebody who has/had mental illness | Yes | 477 | 100.0 |
No | 0 | 0.0 | |
Relationship to the person with mental illness | Relative | 106 | 22.2 |
Neighbor | 142 | 29.8 | |
Friends | 58 | 12.2 | |
Person without relation | 171 | 35.8 | |
Caring for a person with mental illness | Yes | 172 | 36.1 |
No | 305 | 63.9 | |
Threatened or get hurt by mental illness person | Yes | 143 | 30.0 |
No | 334 | 70.0 | |
Have you ever seen a mental health apprehension or abuse victim | Yes | 217 | 45.5 |
No | 260 | 54.5 | |
Social support | Poor social support | 100 | 21.0 |
Moderate social support | 265 | 55.6 | |
Strong social support | 112 | 23.5 |