Correlation Between Mental Health Literacy and Brief Behavioural Among Indigenous Adolescents Girls

Introduction: Health literacy is a critical element in determining individuals' health outcomes and plays a crucial role in promoting health. Mental health literacy is an integral component of health literacy. Individuals from minority groups, such as Indigenous Communities, tend to have lower levels of mental health literacy, leading to poorer mental health outcomes. This research aims to examine the correlation between mental health literacy and brief behavioural among indigenous adolescent girls. Materials and methods: The study utilized a cross-sectional design and included a sample of 59 indigenous adolescent girls from Kampung Adat Cirendeu, Cimahi City. The sample selection criteria specifically targeted adolescent girls aged 10-19 years. The Mental Health Knowledge Questionnaire (MHKQ) was used to assess mental health literacy, while the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used to evaluate brief behavioural levels. The chi square test was used to analyze the data in this study. Results: The research findings revealed that a majority of respondents had low mental health literacy, and most of them had abnormal levels of brief behavioural issues. Furthermore, the study found a significant correlation between mental health literacy and brief behavioural levels among indigenous adolescent girls, with a p-value of 0.004. Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance of interventions aimed at addressing mental health literacy, which can significantly impact behavioural health outcomes for adolescents.