Factors influencing decisions to seek mental healthcare in the Arab Gulf states: a qualitative thematic analysis
Our research identified several factors that affect accessing mental healthcare in the GCC, including personal, family, societal, cultural, religious, and healthcare system factors. We expect that the findings will inform the development of policies and interventions designed to facilitate access to mental healthcare services in the GCC.
Authors
- Norah Alsadhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2616-0659)
- Noura Alomair
- Ghadah Alkhaldi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9041-4546)
- Samah Alageel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6945-5308)
- Rawan Alkasabi
Institutions
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21607-9
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 17.07