Validation and improvement of the mental health literacy scale to assess undergraduate nursing students in South Africa | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Validation and improvement of the mental health literacy scale to assess undergraduate nursing students in South Africa
Key Points
The revised 5-factor structure measure can identify gaps in mental health literacy among nursing students, necessary for targeted interventions.
The improvement aims to inform educational strategies that address mental health literacy deficits, especially pertinent in South Africa.
Assessment focused on undergraduate nursing students highlights their specific needs regarding mental health awareness and skills.
The findings suggest a significant potential to enhance nursing education and service delivery through adapted mental health literacy measures.
Abstract
The revised 5-factor structure measure can potentially identify gaps in the MHL of students, and this can inform appropriate interventions to address the MHL needs in South Africa generally.