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COVID-19 in Brazil: Are there any differences in Mental Health Literacy between young and aged men?
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Objective: to analyze the Mental Health Literacy of young and aged
men living in Brazil in the COVID-19 pandemic context. Method: a
qualitative study conducted with 87 men by means of an asynchronous
online survey. The data were processed in the NVIVO12® software,
structured with the Collective Subject Discourse method and analyzed
through Anthony Jorm’s theoretical concept of Mental Health
Literacy. Results: six central ideas emerged from the analysis of a
synthesis discourse on the components of the Mental Health Literacy,
namely: Ability to recognize specific disorders or different types
of psychological distress; Knowledge and beliefs about risk factors
and causes; Knowledge and beliefs about self-help interventions;
Knowledge and beliefs about available professional help; Attitudes that
facilitate recognition and the search for adequate help; and Knowledge
on how to seek information on mental health. Conclusion: there
are differences in the mental health literacy of young and aged men
living in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aged men were more
competent for mental health care management and protection than
young men, in relation to the Mental Health Literacy levels.
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Keywords
Mental Health Literacy Health Literacy Mental Health Men’s Health Coronavirus Infections Adult Health Elderly Health
Citation
Moreira WC, Sousa AR, Cardoso RSS, Queiroz AM, Oliveira MAF, Sequeira CACJ. COVID-19 in Brazil: Are there any differences in Mental Health Literacy between young and aged men? Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem. 2022;30:e3544
Publisher
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo