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
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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 |