الدرجة و الفروق في الصحة النفسية لدى مراجعي مراكز الرعاية الصحية الأولية بمدينة الطائف

Abstract EN

This study aimed to identify the psychological health degree and the differences in the psychological health degree among outpatients of primary health care centers in Taif city.

Mixed method design with a dominant quantitative approach was used to answer the first question, whereas comparative method was adopted to answer the second research question.

The Five Dimensions Quick Indicator for Psychological Health was administered on a purposive sample of 1360 outpatients, and an interview on a sample of 50 female outpatients.

Results show that the psychological health degree reaches M=2.11, SD=1.15, and 42,5%.

In addition, there was a significant difference in psychological health degree that is personal symptoms disorder reaches M=2.49, SD=1.26, and 50% for the Southern South primary health care center.

The recommendations highlighted the importance of having a psychological specialist, activate psychological guidance and therapeutic programs, having a psychological consultation clinic, and developing the connection between doctors and health practitioners at the primary health care center.