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Abstract：
Background Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness characterized by emotional instability. Its prevalence can be as high as 1.8% among the general population. Poor knowledge and negative perceptions of the disorder by mental health workers (MHWs) can affect patients\' care and their help-seeking behavior. This study aims to explore MHW\'s knowledge and attitudes toward BPD. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted on MHWs across the five regions of Saudi Arabia (SA) using a questionnaire that assessed knowledge, attitude, and training regarding BPD. Results Data collected from 1028 MHWs showed a good knowledge level. Superior knowledge was observed among females, residents in the central region, physicians, those who received specific BPD training, and MHWs who had more experience and frequent interactions with BPD patients. Participants had moderate to high levels of perceived knowledge and confidence regarding the identification, assessment, and management of BPD patients. Undergraduate training programs were the most reported source of information on the disorder. While 66% of participants admitted that they find dealing with BPD patients more difficult and thought patient management was inadequate, 71% were willing to attend further BPD training. Conclusion MHWs in SA have moderate knowledge of but negative perceptions of BPD; specific training is needed to improve the care provided for BPD patients.
摘要：
背景边缘性人格障碍（BPD）是一种以情绪不稳定为特征的精神疾病。在一般人群中，其患病率可高达1.8％。精神卫生工作者（MHW）对该疾病的知识不足和负面看法会影响患者的护理及其寻求帮助的行为。本研究旨在探讨MHW对BPD的知识和态度。方法对沙特阿拉伯（SA）五个地区的MHW进行了横断面研究，使用评估知识的问卷，态度,和关于BPD的培训。结果从1028家MHW收集的数据显示出良好的知识水平。在女性中观察到了优越的知识，中部地区的居民,医师,那些接受过特定BPD培训的人，以及与BPD患者有更多经验和频繁互动的MHW。参与者对识别有中等到较高的感知知识和信心，评估，和BPD患者的管理。本科培训计划是有关该疾病的最新信息来源。虽然66％的参与者承认他们发现与BPD患者打交道更加困难，并且认为患者管理不足，71％的人愿意参加进一步的BPD培训。结论SA中MHW对BPD有中等认识，但对BPD有负面认识；需要进行专门的培训以改善对BPD患者的护理。
