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The study aims to assess medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding mental health support systems.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceived Need for Mental Health Support System Among Medical Students: A Case Study of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Descriptive survey evaluates mental health support needs and attitudes in medical students, highlighting implications for targeted interventions.

The study aims to assess medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding mental health support systems.
Descriptive cross-sectional survey design
Involved 320 students recruited through stratified random sampling
Data collected using a validated instrument via Open Data Kit (ODK)
Only 32.8% of students demonstrated strong knowledge about mental health issues.
83.4% expressed willingness to seek help for mental health issues if needed.
Awareness of mental health signs (p=0.004) and confidence in service quality (p=0.006) significantly influenced future service use.

Ofurum et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Descriptive survey evaluates mental health support needs and attitudes in medical students, highlighting implications for targeted interventions.