What do you think about integrating PHC in the care of mentally ill patients?

SA

A

D

SD

Mean ± SD

PHC workers are not adequately trained for mental health care.

74 (34.4%)

89 (41.3%)

22 (10.2%)

30 (14.1%)

1.99 ± 0.58

Mental health care is solely the responsibility of the specialist mental health facilities.

41 (19%)

32 (14.8%)

84 (39%)

58 (27.2%)

2.13 ± 0.84

There is a lack of human resources and workforce in PHC to accommodate MHC.

80 (37.2%)

65 (30.2%)

34 (15.8%)

36 (16.8%)

2.34 ± 0.93

There is no need for the training of PHC workers in MHC.

14 (6.5%)

25 (11.6%)

91 (42.3%)

85 (39.6%)

1.52 ± 0.56

Financial resources for the care of the mentally ill will be a major barrier.

75 (34.8%)

77 (35.8%)

42 (19.5%)

21 (9.9%)

1.64 ± 0.77

Community awareness of the treatment of mental illness is a major barrier.

84 (39%)

71 (33%)

14 (6.5%)

46 (21.5%)

2.32 ± 0.75

Mental illness is associated with stigmatization due to a lack of public understanding of mental health disorders.

91 (42.3%)

89 (41.3%)

18 (8.3%)

17 (9.1%)

1.64 ± 0.78

Basic training is required in order for me to improve my knowledge and skills in providing mental health care.

81 (37.6%)

99 (46%)

11 (5.1%)

24 (11.3%)

2.13 ± 0.76

There is no strong government support for integrating mental health into a primary health care setting.

79 (36.7%)

80 (37.2%)

25 (11.6%)

31 (14.5%)

1.34 ± 0.73