A Preliminary Examination of the Meaning and Effect of Limited Literacy in the Lives of People With Serious Mental Illness

Lincoln, Alisa K.; Arford, Tammi; Doran, Meghan V.; Guyer, Margaret; Hopper, Kim

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“…This is in line with previous research which indicated that lower literacy rates result in increased difficulty with accessing information about mental illnesses and treatment plans, for example, mental health literacy, while also increasing the level of stigma experienced. [ 13 14 ]…”

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Perceived stigma of mental illness: A comparison between two metropolitan cities in India

Zieger

Mungee

Schomerus

et al. 2016

Indian J Psychiatry

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Purpose:An increasing number of comparative studies are conducted on the stigmatization of persons with mental illness, in particular with regard to regional and diachronic variation. So far, there have been no studies comparing stigmatization of persons with mental illness in two different regions of India. Therefore, we examined the differences in perception of stigma attached to mental illnesses in Kolkata and Chennai, with regard to cultural and geographical differences to better understand the roots and origins of this issue.Materials and Methods:Explorative surveys in the context of public attitudes toward people with mental disorders were conducted among conveniently selected members of the general population in Chennai (n = 166) and Kolkata (n = 158) with identical methodology. Link's perceived devaluation-discrimination measure was used. The samples were matched for age, gender, and education.Results:The calculated sum score indicated that respondents from Kolkata had a higher level of perceived discrimination toward persons with mental illness than respondents from Chennai (P = 0.043). Furthermore, regression analysis revealed that lower perceived stigma was associated with stronger religious devotion (P = 0.049) and higher educational attainment (P = 0.001) in both cities.Discussion:The results showed that perceived stigma was higher in Kolkata than in Chennai. The correlation of higher stigma with lower education was in line with the previous research, and interestingly, it was found that higher stigma correlated with weaker religious devotion. Further studies exploring a wider variety of factors may provide us with a better understanding of the roots of perceived stigma in India.

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Perceived stigma of mental illness: A comparison between two metropolitan cities in India

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Mungee

Schomerus

et al. 2016

Indian J Psychiatry

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“…Across these six studies, the median percentage of participants with inadequate health literacy levels was 49%. Furthermore, the weighted mean percentage of the six studies based on sample size was 48% (Bronson et al, 2012; Christensen & Grace, 1999; Clausen et al, 2016; Lincoln et al, 2006; Lincoln et al, 2015; Rose et al, 2014).…”

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Health literacy of people living with mental illness or substance use disorders: A systematic review

Degan

Kelly

Robinson

et al. 2020

Early Intervention Psych

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Aim Health literacy is one's ability to use cognitive and social skills to access, understand and appraise health information. Despite poor health outcomes of people living with mental illness there is limited research assessing their health literacy. This systematic review aims to synthesise research on health literacy rates, conceptualizations, and outcomes of people living with mental illness, including substance use disorders. This will provide insights into how health literacy might be targeted to reduce these health inequities. Methods A search of published literature in multiple databases up until February 2019 was conducted. One reviewer screened the titles, abstracts and keywords of identified publications and the eligibility of all full‐text publications were assessed for inclusion along with a second reviewer. Both reviewers independently rated the quality of the included studies. Results Fourteen studies were included in the review. Rates and measures of health literacy varied. Low health literacy and health literacy weaknesses were identified. There is a lack of research on the relationship between health literacy and other outcomes, particularly health service engagement. Conclusion The review highlights the high rates of low health literacy within this population compared with general populations. Most studies used a functional health literacy measure, despite its limitations, with only a few using multidimensional measures. Overall, there is limited research examining the impact that this populations health literacy has on their recovery and how it affects them over time. The review emphasizes the importance of practitioners assessing and targeting health literacy needs when working with this population.

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“…Educational attainment and literacy of a population have often been reported as key factors when discussing issues within the mental health system (32). Lower literacy rates are associated with a lack of mental health literacy, especially regarding acknowledging mental illness, or seeking knowledge about adequate treatment, which could involve admittance to psychiatric hospitals (29,33,34). While the proportion of the population in India that is both, seeking and attaining education, literacy is constantly rising, even in rural areas where the proportion of persons without formal education is still relatively high compared to other high population middle income countries, such as China (35).…”

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Public Attitudes Toward Psychiatric Hospitals: A Rural-Urban Comparative Public Survey in Odisha State, India

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Background: Integration of psychiatric care with public health services and offering mental health care services to patients from lower socioeconomic status remains a global challenge. Scarcity of funds and professional workforce in psychiatric hospitals contribute to this situation. However, negative attitudes in the population are also a known impediment to patients seeking mental health services. This study aimed to assess the attitudes toward psychiatric hospitals among the urban and rural population in India.Subjects and Methods: The study was carried out amongst the general population in Odisha, India. The total sample (n = 988) includes 496 respondents from an urban-setting, and 492 respondents from rural parts of the district. Participants were selected by using simple random-sampling from the Asian Institute of Public Health (AIPH) data base. A standardized seven-item questionnaire was adopted, with responses indicated on a 5-point Likert-scale. Interviews were fully structured and conducted face-to-face.Results: Level of education (B = −0.192, ß = −0.320, p < 0.000) and urban-rural comparison (B = −0.272, ß = −0.189, p < 0.000) significantly influenced attitudes toward psychiatric hospitals. Gender, age, and religious beliefs did not show any significant effect on attitudes toward psychiatric hospitals. Individuals in rural areas and those with lower education levels showed more negative attitudes toward psychiatric hospitals.Conclusion: Negative attitudes toward psychiatric hospitals from those living in rural areas as well as those with lesser education may be reflective of the lack of availability, accessibility, affordability, and credibility of such mental health services. The Mental Health Care Act in India is a progressive legislation which might improve the situation of the provided services and, consequently, reduce negative attitudes in the years to come.

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A Preliminary Examination of the Meaning and Effect of Limited Literacy in the Lives of People With Serious Mental Illness

Cited by 8 publications

References 13 publications

Perceived stigma of mental illness: A comparison between two metropolitan cities in India

Perceived stigma of mental illness: A comparison between two metropolitan cities in India

Health literacy of people living with mental illness or substance use disorders: A systematic review

Public Attitudes Toward Psychiatric Hospitals: A Rural-Urban Comparative Public Survey in Odisha State, India

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