Table 3 Knowledge and attitude toward depression (N = 264)
Knowledge toward depression | Number (%) | ||
Agree | Disagree | Unsure | |
 1) Genetic is one of the main factors of contributing major depressive disorder | 103 (39.0) | 111 (42.0) | 50 (18.9) |
 2) A chemical imbalance in the brain is one of the possible causes of major depressive disorder | 204 (77.3) | 26 (9.8) | 34 (12.9) |
 3) Lack of social support contributes a lot to the occurrence in major depressive disorder | 185 (70.1) | 57 (21.6) | 22 (8.3) |
 4) Martial/relationship problem is one of the main causes that result in major depressive disorder | 228 (86.4) | 22 (8.3) | 14 (5.3) |
 5) Frequent alcohol/drug abuse lead to a major depressive disorder | 93 (35.2) | 79 (29.9) | 92 (34.8) |
 6) Childhood trauma or bad memories of the past can lead to major depressive disorder | 218 (82.6) | 34 (12.9) | 12 (4.5) |
 7) Financial problems have a contribution to resulting major depressive disorder | 187 (70.8) | 50 (18.9) | 27 (10.2) |
 8) Major depressive disorder is due to supernatural and spiritual reasons | 56 (21.2) | 156 (59.1) | 52 (19.7) |
 9) Casting black magic on someone may result in major depressive disorder | 25 (9.5) | 191 (72.3) | 48 (18.2) |
Attitude toward depression | |||
 1) Individuals with major depressive disorder are crazy | 13 (4.9) | 238 (90.2) | 13 (4.9) |
 2) Individuals with major depressive disorder are dangerous | 24 (9.1) | 220 (83.3) | 20 (7.6) |
 3) Individuals with major depressive disorder are not friendly | 21 (8.0) | 225 (85.2) | 18 (6.8) |
 4) Individuals with major depressive disorder are unpredictable and can result in harm | 93 (35.2) | 133 (50.4) | 38 (14.4) |
 5) Individuals with major depressive disorder are moody | 125 (47.3) | 91 (34.5) | 48 (18.2) |
 6) Individuals with major depressive disorder are kind | 140 (53.0) | 45 (17.0) | 79 (29.9) |
 7) Individuals with major depressive disorder have disturbing/negative thoughts; therefore, it’s better to avoid them | 51 (19.3) | 170 (64.4) | 43 (16.3) |