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A study on Mental Health Literacy among the rural Santhal tribe in Hooghly District West Bengal

A study on Mental Health Literacy (MHL) among the rural Santhal tribe in Hooghly District West Bengal - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/12/060826
Enrollment
216
Registered
2023-12-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr Shreyasi Gupta
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The study will include the Santhal tribal population of Hooghly district aged 18 years and above, who are willing to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who have been previously diagnosed with mental health conditions Those who are seriously ill or incapacitated

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The aim is to provide insight into the MHL levels within the Santhal community in West Bengal These measures will include evaluating participants knowledge of mental health concepts and attitudes towards mental health help seeking behavior and the cultural adaptation of mental health information The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the mental health literacy levels within the Santhal communityTimepoint: 12 weeks from the commence of data collection

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
A report will be submitted to Tribal Development Department on their current awareness & perceptions related to mental health. This can serve as a foundation for fostering comprehensive & culturally sensitive mental health policies that address the well-being of the Santhal community.Timepoint: At the end of the study analysis in June 6 months from commence of data collection

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Varalakshmi Chandra Sekaran

Prasanna School of Public Health

varalakshmi.cs@manipal.edu9535810325

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026