1 |
I do not believe a medical student would have a mental health problem that would require the services of a psychologist/psychiatrist |
163 (38.4%) |
164 (38.6%) |
66 (15.5%) |
24 (5.6%) |
8 (1.9%) |
2 |
If I experience a mental health problem, it may be viewed as a sign of weakness by my teachers and peers |
69 (16.2%) |
152 (35.8%) |
177 (41.6%) |
25 (5.9%) |
2 (0.5%) |
3 |
I would know the necessary steps to take to arrange an appointment for myself with psychiatry department if needed |
49 (11.5%) |
78 (18.4%) |
234 (55.1%) |
62 (14.6%) |
2 (0.5%) |
4 |
I would know the necessary steps to take to arrange an appointment for myself with a private psychologist/psychiatrist outside my institute if needed |
58 (13.6%) |
103 (24.2%) |
210 (49.4%) |
50 (11.8%) |
4 (0.9%) |
5 |
I would have the time to make and attend an appointment with a psychologist/psychiatrist if needed |
38 (8.9%) |
77 (18.1%) |
247 (58.1%) |
56 (13.2%) |
7 (1.6%) |
6 |
I do not believe that a mental health appointment would be beneficial for myself, as I do not believe a psychologist/psychiatrist could tell me anything I do not already know |
98 (23.1%) |
201 (47.3%) |
100 (23.5%) |
23 (5.4%) |
3 (0.7%) |
7 |
If I were to experience symptoms of a mental health problem, I would think that perhaps I do not have a mental health problem at all but rather I am simply overidentifying with the symptoms described in my textbooks and classes |
54 (12.7%) |
160 (37.6%) |
182 (42.8%) |
23 (5.4%) |
6 (1.4%) |
8 |
I would feel that seeking help in psychiatry department would somehow hamper my grades or educational opportunities within my institute and/or my future career prospects |
94 (22.1%) |
141 (33.2%) |
147 (34.6%) |
37 (8.7%) |
6 (1.4%) |
9 |
If I needed mental health care, I would be worried that I would either know the psychologist/psychiatrist at my institute or would have to have future dealings with him or her during my period of study here |
64 (15.1%) |
153 (36%) |
173 (40.7%) |
32 (7.5%) |
3 (0.7%) |
10 |
It is more convenient for me to consult informally with a peer, senior, or consultant about my mental health problems than to make a formal documented consultation with prior appointment |
46 (10.8%) |
94 (22.1%) |
244 (57.4%) |
37 (8.7%) |
4 (0.9%) |
11 |
I would feel comfortable self-diagnosing my own mental health problems |
64 (15.1%) |
143 (33.6%) |
181 (42.6%) |
36 (8.5%) |
1 (0.2%) |
12 |
If I needed to see a psychologist/psychiatrist at my institute psychiatry department, I would be worried about confidentiality, especially about my classmates and/or teachers finding out |
54 (12.7%) |
135 (31.8%) |
168 (39.5%) |
65 (15.3%) |
3 (0.7%) |
13 |
If I choose to see a psychologist/psychiatrist at my institute for my mental health problems, I would be socially ostracized and isolated by my peers |
69 (16.2%) |
194 (45.6%) |
132 (31.1%) |
26 (6.1%) |
4 (0.9%) |
14 |
I would prefer alternative and complementary medicine (like homoeopathy or Ayurveda) for treatment of mental health problems |
124 (29.2%) |
176 (41.4%) |
97 (22.8%) |
26 (6.1%) |
2 (0.5%) |