Stigma and Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Services Perceived by Air Force Nursing Personnel

摘要: ABSTRACT We investigated perceptions of stigma and barriers associated with accessing mental health services among active component U.S. Air Force officer enlisted nursing personnel (N = 211). The Britt Hoge et al Stigma scale Barriers to Care were administered via an anonymous, online survey. items pertained concerns that might affect decisions seek treatment. Most the sample agreed “Members my unit have less confidence in me” “My leadership treat me differently.” Approximately 20% 46% other four items. Officer significantly more likely than agree would be embarrassing, harm their career, or cause leaders blame them for problem (p ≤ 0.03 each comparison). Getting time off from work treatment scheduling appointments perceived as by 41% 21% respondents, respectively. con...