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Moonhee Gang1, Ga-Ae Kim1, Joonyeong Lee1
1College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Jung-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Purpose:
To explore key factors influencing mental health help-seeking behavior (MHHSB) among Korean adults, using data from the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).
Method:
A correlational study was conducted with 5,340 adults aged ≥19 years using data from the 2023 KNHANES. Data were analyzed using complex sample procedures, including descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t tests, and logistic regression.
Results:
Only 4.6% of participants reported MHHSB. Significant predictors included sex, age, marital status, health literacy, activity limitations, depressive mood, perceived stress, suicide risk, and anxiety level. Overall, these variables explained 31% of the variance in MHHSB.
Conclusion:
Sociodemographic characteristics, health literacy, physical limitations, and mental health conditions influence MHHSB among community-dwelling adults in Korea, with women, younger adults, and unmarried individuals showing lower service use despite high perceived need. Findings highlight the critical role of psychiatric-mental health nurses in implementing targeted interventions, enhancing health literacy, and leveraging family and community resources to improve timely access and mental health outcomes.
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