Mental health stakeholders' perception toward mental illness in West Java
Journal Title: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Indonesia - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Backround: Stigma, discrimination, and ignorance on mental health are still obstacles happening in Indonesia. Perception of Mental health stakeholders influence the intervention of mental health. Objective: The purpose of this study is to describe mental health stakeholders’ perception toward mental illness in West Java. Methods: This was cross-sectional descriptive study using a database survey of event “Persiapan Jawa Barat Bebas Pasung” and involving 59 representatives of mental health stakeholder working at level of regency/city in West Java. Perception of stakeholders was assessed using a Likert scale questionnaire, on scale 1 to 4 (Alpha Cronbach=0.776) and important needed resources in handling mentally ill people (scale 1 to 10). Questionnaire about information of mental health training was conducted for stakeholders working at general hospital and health department. Results: The perception of mental health stakeholders in West Java toward mental disorders is good. Respondents had a good perception for instance causal and treatment of mental disorders. Majority of respondents disagree toward shackling as a treatment of mental ill people meanwhile there were still 5% respondents agreed. Based on the most important needed resources in handling people with mentally ill were psychiatry’s presence in each local general hospital (9.39), mental healthcare provider’s skill (9.32), and funds (9.32). About 60% majority respondents of present study said ever receive training on mental health. Conclusion: Respondents’ perception showed a good understanding toward mental illness. Stakeholders were expected to implement the policy and intervention program in order to handle mental health problem in West Java.
Authors and Affiliations
Kartika Farahdilla Fitri, Shelly Iskandar, Achadiyani Achadiyani
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