Females' Attitudes Toward Mental Illness: A Sample From Rural Istanbul, Turkey

GÜR K., Kucuk L.

IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.18, no.5, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.5812/ircmj.22267
  • Journal Name: IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Keywords: Mental Illness, Mental Disorders, Females, Rural, Nurse, PUBLIC-ATTITUDES, OPINIONS, STIGMA
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of the society toward mentally ill patients may prevent these people from seeking help and accessing a successful treatment.