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Public knowledge, stigma, and social acceptance toward mental illness in the Gulf region: a cross-sectional survey

  • By

  • Hamad Alhamad

  • Najla Alsiri

  • Mohammad Alshehab

  • Mohammad Alenezi

  • Sheikha Alqallaf

  • June 30, 2026

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    The study assessed mental health knowledge, stigma, and acceptance in GCC countries using validated instruments among 1,557 adults.

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    Participants showed moderate mental health knowledge, positive attitudes, and behavioral willingness, with significant correlations between knowledge and attitudes.

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    Social restrictiveness was identified as the strongest predictor of behavioral engagement, followed by male sex and mental health knowledge.

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    The confirmatory factor analysis indicated poor fit of the original CAMI structure, suggesting cautious interpretation of its subscales.

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    Findings highlight a disconnect between positive attitudes and hesitance for social contact, indicating a need for targeted anti-stigma interventions.

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Public knowledge, stigma, and social acceptance toward mental illness in the Gulf region: a cross-sectional survey

  • by Hamad Alhamad, Najla Alsiri, Mohammad Alshehab, Mohammad Alenezi, Sheikha Alqallaf

  • June 30, 2026

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