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Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-hpq-10.1177_13591053211037730 for The role of behavioural immune ... more Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-hpq-10.1177_13591053211037730 for The role of behavioural immune system and belief in COVID-19 misinformation on COVID-19 protective behaviours in Indonesia by Benny Prawira, Annas Jiwa Pratama, Adrianna Bella and Sri Nuraini in Journal of Health Psychology
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Global Mental Health, 2022
Optimising mental health literacy (MHL) at the individual and population level can be an effectiv... more Optimising mental health literacy (MHL) at the individual and population level can be an effective mental health improvement and prevention tool. However, concepts of MHL are largely based on evidence from high-income countries. Little is known about the manifestation and role of MHL in countries where collectivist health and social cultures are dominant. This study aimed to examine the MHL of Indonesian children and young people (CYP) with experience of common mental health problems and their parents. Semi-structured interviews with 40 participants (19 CYP aged 11–15 with experience of common mental health problems and 21 parents) from three areas of Java, Indonesia. Data were analysed using framework analysis, informed by Jorm's 1997 Mental Health Literacy Framework. Parents and CYP demonstrated relatively low levels of MHL defined from a conventional perspective. Religiosity and spirituality were salient in participants' accounts, particularly parents, as were narratives ...
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Additional file 1: Table S1. Study characteristics. Table S2. Participants. Table S3. Interventio... more Additional file 1: Table S1. Study characteristics. Table S2. Participants. Table S3. Intervention characteristics. Table S4. Outcomes. Table S5. Quality.
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PLOS ONE, 2022
Background Mental illness is a leading cause of disease burden amongst children and young people ... more Background Mental illness is a leading cause of disease burden amongst children and young people (CYP). This is exacerbated in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries which often have embryonic care structures. Understanding and targeting illness beliefs is a potentially efficacious way of optimising the development of health prevention interventions. These beliefs remain relatively underexplored in CYP in LMIC contexts. Aim: To develop an in-depth understanding of CYPs beliefs about mental health and illness in Indonesia. Methods and findings Semi-structured interviews (n = 43) combined with photo elicitation methodology were undertaken with CYP aged 11–15 from Java, Indonesia. Our sample comprised those living with (n = 19) and without (n = 24) high prevalence mental health conditions, specifically anxiety or depression. Data were analysed using framework analysis, informed by the Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation of Health and Illness. Positive mental health and illness were ...
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Journal of Health Psychology
This study ( N = 1306) investigated the role behavioural immune system and specific beliefs in CO... more This study ( N = 1306) investigated the role behavioural immune system and specific beliefs in COVID-19 misinformation in predicting COVID-19 protective behaviours. By analysing the data from an online survey, we found that germ avoidance significantly predicted social distancing and was negatively correlated to transportation use. Belief in conspiracy theories and non-psychological cures and prevention methods were negatively associated to social distancing, while the latter also predicted lower preventive commodities purchasing. These findings suggested that germ aversion should be incorporated in the promotion of COVID-19 prevention behaviours and that any misinformation related to COVID-19 should be minimized to improve people’s protective behaviours.
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Makara Hubs-Asia, 2020
Previous research has found that stigma tends to impair help-seeking intention in a suicidal cris... more Previous research has found that stigma tends to impair help-seeking intention in a suicidal crisis for university students across the globe. Yet very little research has investigated how suicide-specific stigma affects help-seeking intention in a suicidal crisis among university students in the Indonesian context. This research examines the adverse relationship between suicide stigma and help-seeking intention. A total of 284 university students in Jakarta, aged 18–24 years (M = 20.14, SD = 1.18), participated in the study. Linear regression analysis demonstrated that suicide stigma positively contributes to the intention to seek help from both formal and non-formal sources. These results contradict previous findings, possibly due to the unique culture in Indonesia. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed for Indonesian suicide prevention efforts. Stigma Bunuh Diri sebagai Prediktor Niatan Pencarian Bantuan pada Mahasiswa Program Sarjana di Jakarta
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Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 2021
Prior studies suggest that scientific knowledge may improve attitudes towards sexual minorities s... more Prior studies suggest that scientific knowledge may improve attitudes towards sexual minorities such as gays and lesbians. But in what context does this ring true? The present study aims to test whether scientific literacy can predict attitudes towards gays and lesbians when considering the variables pathogen avoidance and religious fundamentalism in a moderated moderation model. A total of 1,398 participants (female = 74.9%, Mage = 25.15, SD = 5.84) completed our online survey. We found that an increase in scientific literacy can indeed predict an improvement in attitudes towards sexual minorities, specifically gays and lesbians. However, this effect was weakened in the condition of high pathogen avoidance, specifically for one of the dimensions of pathogen avoidance—germ aversion. When considering the value of religious fundamentalism in a three-way interaction, we found that scientific literacy can remain effective in predicting attitudes towards sexual minorities only within the condition of low germ aversion. Thus, threat avoidance such as germ aversion, contrary to religious fundamentalism, may diminish the benefits of scientific literacy in improving attitudes towards sexual minorities.
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Background: It is estimated that 77.0% of suicide cases occurred in low-and-middle-income countri... more Background: It is estimated that 77.0% of suicide cases occurred in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), which would increase because of the COVID-19 pandemic and socioeconomic inequity. However, there is lack of reports on this topic from LMICs, especially during the pandemic. Therefore, this nationwide study aimed to explore self-harm and suicide ideation and its predictive variables during the pandemic in Indonesia as a MIC with the highest COVID-19 fatality rate in Asia.Methods: Non-random sampling online survey was conducted nationwide between 25 May and 16 June 2021. The collected data were demographic variables (i.e. age group), loneliness from social isolation using The UCLA Loneliness Scale Six Items (ULS-6), and self-harm and suicide ideation using item 9 of The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Predictive model was analyzed using hierarchical logistic regression.Results: A total of 5,211 participants from all 34 provinces in Indonesia completed the survey. Among...
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
Background Many mental health problems emerge in late childhood and contribute significantly to t... more Background Many mental health problems emerge in late childhood and contribute significantly to the global burden of disease. Adverse outcomes can extend into adulthood if left untreated. This impact is exacerbated in low- and middle-income countries where significant treatment gaps persist. Improving mental health literacy may offer an effective strategy for early intervention but remains underexplored in these contexts. Methods An intervention was co-developed with children and young people (CYP) by undertaking a needs analysis combined with stakeholder consensus activities. A systematic review of mental health literacy interventions in South-East Asia was undertaken in addition to semi-structured interviews with 43 children and young people (19 with and 24 without experience of anxiety and depression), 19 parents of children with experience of mental health problems and 25 education and health professionals. A focus group was also held with 8 key stakeholders immersed nationally ...
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BMC Psychiatry
Background Although cultural factors play a crucial role in experience of stigma, there is scant ... more Background Although cultural factors play a crucial role in experience of stigma, there is scant review on the impact and importance of culture on stigma of mental illness across Pacific Rim Region. This study aims to investigate: 1) the cultural factors related to stigmatizing beliefs about mental illness in Pacific Rim region, and 2) culture-specific measures and interventions on stigma of mental illness. Methods A systematic search of papers was conducted in the MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Scopus, Cochrane Library and Google scholar through January 2003 to April 2019. Results Forty-one studies in Pacific Rim region which met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. The rate of stigma of mental illness (e.g., public stigma: from 25.4 to 85.2%) was relatively high in Pacific Rim region. Culture factors (e.g., Collectivism, Confucianism, face concern and familism, religion and supernatural beliefs) contributed to people’s stigmatizing behaviors and a...
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PsyArVix (preprint), 2021
This study briefly reported the prevalence and factors predicting anxiety and depression symptoms... more This study briefly reported the prevalence and factors predicting anxiety and depression symptoms among migrant workers in the Greater China area. An online survey was conducted between February and March 2020 among Indonesian migrant workers in Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Data from 491 participants were analyzed using a series of hierarchical logistic regression. The prevalence rates for clinically meaningful symptoms of anxiety and depression were 31.8% and 26.9%, respectively. Factors predicting anxiety symptoms were age, marital status, income level, educational level, and Cantonese fluency. Older participants, married, have higher income and education, and are more fluent in Cantonese were less likely to experience anxiety than their counterparts. Factors predicting depression symptoms were age, marital status, English fluency, and Cantonese fluency. Older participants, married, and more fluent in English and Cantonese were less likely to experience depression than their counterparts. Stakeholders should consider these findings in public health planning to make it more inclusive for migrant workers.
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Presentations by Benny Prawira
Presented online at the International Conference on Language and Social Psychology 17, 22-25 June... more Presented online at the International Conference on Language and Social Psychology 17, 22-25 June 2022, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Preliminary findings in this presentation is a part of a nationwide survey organised by Into The Light Indonesia, a youth-based community with the focus as a center of advocacy, research, and education related to suicide prevention and mental health issues in Indonesia, and supported by Change.org. Non-random sampling online survey was conducted between May and June 2021. The collected data were including demographic variables, mental health services use, barriers in accessing mental health services, and recommendations for ideal mental health services. Only findings from the self-identified non-heterosexual participants (N = 544) will be presented here. It was found that conventional mental health services (i.e. public health center), vitamins, and psychologists were the most trusted service/activity, drug/supplement, and individual/professional, respectively, to help someone with mental health problems. In the last three years, 42.3% of participants have visited mental health services. The main barriers in accessing mental health services were an external factor of financial condition (“I could not pay to obtain psychotherapy/counselling”) and an internal factor of self-belief (“I have always been solving my own problems”). The main considerations for participants in choosing mental health services are 1) reputation of the institution; 2) health professionals’ knowledge and sensitivity on gender and sexuality; 3) administrative staff members’ communication skills; 4) complete information that can be accessed online; 5) ease of making an appointment; and 6) affordable service fee. It is expected that stakeholders could refer to these findings in planning and providing inclusive mental health services, particularly for non-heterosexual patients in Indonesia.
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Preliminary findings in this presentation is a part of a nationwide survey organised by Into The Light Indonesia, a youth-based community with the focus as a center of advocacy, research, and education related to suicide prevention and mental health issues in Indonesia, and supported by Change.org. Non-random sampling online survey was conducted between May and June 2021. The collected data were including demographic variables, mental health services use, barriers in accessing mental health services, and recommendations for ideal mental health services. Only findings from the self-identified non-heterosexual participants (N = 544) will be presented here. It was found that conventional mental health services (i.e. public health center), vitamins, and psychologists were the most trusted service/activity, drug/supplement, and individual/professional, respectively, to help someone with mental health problems. In the last three years, 42.3% of participants have visited mental health services. The main barriers in accessing mental health services were an external factor of financial condition (“I could not pay to obtain psychotherapy/counselling”) and an internal factor of self-belief (“I have always been solving my own problems”). The main considerations for participants in choosing mental health services are 1) reputation of the institution; 2) health professionals’ knowledge and sensitivity on gender and sexuality; 3) administrative staff members’ communication skills; 4) complete information that can be accessed online; 5) ease of making an appointment; and 6) affordable service fee. It is expected that stakeholders could refer to these findings in planning and providing inclusive mental health services, particularly for non-heterosexual patients in Indonesia.
Preliminary findings in this presentation is a part of a nationwide survey organised by Into The Light Indonesia, a youth-based community with the focus as a center of advocacy, research, and education related to suicide prevention and mental health issues in Indonesia, and supported by Change.org. Non-random sampling online survey was conducted between May and June 2021. The collected data were including demographic variables, mental health services use, barriers in accessing mental health services, and recommendations for ideal mental health services. Only findings from the self-identified non-heterosexual participants (N = 544) will be presented here. It was found that conventional mental health services (i.e. public health center), vitamins, and psychologists were the most trusted service/activity, drug/supplement, and individual/professional, respectively, to help someone with mental health problems. In the last three years, 42.3% of participants have visited mental health services. The main barriers in accessing mental health services were an external factor of financial condition (“I could not pay to obtain psychotherapy/counselling”) and an internal factor of self-belief (“I have always been solving my own problems”). The main considerations for participants in choosing mental health services are 1) reputation of the institution; 2) health professionals’ knowledge and sensitivity on gender and sexuality; 3) administrative staff members’ communication skills; 4) complete information that can be accessed online; 5) ease of making an appointment; and 6) affordable service fee. It is expected that stakeholders could refer to these findings in planning and providing inclusive mental health services, particularly for non-heterosexual patients in Indonesia.