To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement

SA

A

D

SD

Mean ± SD

I am afraid of caring for the mentally ill.

85 (39.5%)

72 (33.4%)

24 (11.1%)

34 (16%)

2.11 ± 0.88

I will not stigmatize the mentally.

74 (34.4%)

92 (42.7%)

11 (5.2%)

38 (17.8%)

2.33 ± 0.89

I detest caring for the mentally ill.

11 (5.1%)

13 (6.0%)

80 (37.2%)

111 (51.7%)

1.53 ± 0.76

I am willing to accept undergoing training on MHC to prepare me for the care of the mentally ill.

87 (40.4%)

91 (42.3%)

24 (11.1%)

13 (6.2%)

1.32 ± 0.76

I am happy with integrating into PHC even without undergoing further training.

71 (33%)

84 (39%)

35 (16.2%)

25 (11.8%)

1.54 ± 0.77

I will not discriminate against the mentally ill.

85 (39%)

97 (45.1%)

14 (6.5%)

19 (8.9%)

2.12 ± 0.85

I will not have restricted behaviour toward the mentally ill.

67 (31.1%)

98 (45.5%)

38 (17.6%)

12 (5.8%)

1.74 ± 0.89

I have a tolerant disposition towards the mentally ill.

84 (39%)

65 (30.2%)

37 (17.2%)

29 (13.6%)

2.33 ± 0.76

I will feel comfortable caring for the mentally ill.

51 (23.7%)

54 (25.1%)

49 (22.7%)

61 (28.5%)

1.74 ± 0.73

It is strange having contact with the mentally ill.

14 (6.5%)

38 (17.6%)

84 (39.0%)

79 (36.9%)

1.43 ± 0.86