全球范围内,精神障碍已经成为一个巨大的负担,影响了相当多的人。获得精神卫生服务对于有效治疗和改善结果至关重要。然而,寻求卫生服务的重大障碍可能会阻碍获取并加剧治疗差距。本系统评价旨在确定和分析在沙特阿拉伯寻求心理健康服务的障碍。在四个数据库(PubMed,WebofScience,ProQuest,和ScienceDirect),以确定2018年至2023年之间发表的相关研究。包括调查可能阻止精神病患者在沙特阿拉伯寻求心理健康服务的障碍的研究。进行了数据提取和综合,以确定共同的主题和障碍。该审查共包括六项研究,这些研究调查了在沙特阿拉伯寻求心理健康服务的障碍。确定的障碍包括一系列因素,包括污名,缺乏意识,对保密的担忧,服务的可用性有限,对专业帮助的消极态度,文化和宗教信仰。知识的缺乏,以及对精神保健的消极态度,在大多数研究中,这是寻求帮助的障碍。此外,污名一直被报道为主要障碍,防止个人寻求精神保健。本系统综述强调了在沙特阿拉伯寻求精神卫生服务的障碍。解决这些障碍对于改善获得精神保健和缩小治疗差距至关重要。战略应侧重于消除污名化的努力,提高认识,确保保密和隐私,提供文化上适当的护理,解决结构限制。通过实施这些战略,医疗保健系统可以改善沙特阿拉伯患有精神疾病的人获得精神保健的机会和整体福祉。
Globally, mental disorders have become a significant burden, affecting a substantial number of individuals. Accessing mental health services is crucial for effective treatment and improving outcomes. However, significant barriers to seeking health services can impede access and contribute to the treatment gap. This systematic review aims to identify and analyze the perceived barriers to seeking mental health services in Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive search was conducted among four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, ProQuest, and Science Direct) to identify relevant studies published between 2018 and 2023. Studies that investigated barriers that could prevent psychiatric patients from seeking mental health services in Saudi Arabia were included. Data extraction and synthesis were performed to identify common themes and barriers. The review included a total of six studies that examined barriers to seeking mental health services in Saudi Arabia. The identified barriers encompassed a range of factors, including stigma, lack of awareness, concerns about confidentiality, limited availability of services, negative attitudes toward professional
help, and cultural and religious beliefs. The lack of knowledge, as well as the negative attitude toward mental health care, was a perceived barrier to
help-seeking in most studies. Furthermore, stigma was consistently reported as a predominant barrier, preventing individuals from seeking mental health care. This systematic review highlights the barriers to seeking mental health services in Saudi Arabia. Addressing these barriers is essential for improving access to mental healthcare and reducing the treatment gap. Strategies should focus on destigmatization efforts, increasing awareness, ensuring confidentiality and privacy, providing culturally appropriate care, and addressing structural limitations. By implementing these strategies, healthcare systems can improve access to mental health care and the overall well-being of individuals experiencing mental disorders in Saudi Arabia.