Title:
MENTAL HEALTH IN JORDAN: A REVIEW OF THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS INFLUENCING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF JORDANIAN POPULATION
Authors:
Nour Hilal
Place:
Jordan
Publisher:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
Year:
2024
Language:
EN
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
Mental health, determinants, Jordan, individual factors, family factors, community factors, structural factors, gender, religiosity, social support, mental health awareness, stigma
Abstract:
Objective This thesis seeks to conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the various factors that influence mental health among people living in Jordan. The study aims to investigate the social determinants of mental health in Jordan and their effects on preventing, detecting, and managing mental health issues. The analysis is intended to offer suggestions to government officials and policymakers for implementing interventions and healthcare strategies designed to address the unique requirements of the Jordanian population. Method A literature search across various databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Google Scholar was carried out to identify studies published between 2005 and 2023 on the impact of social determinants on mental health outcomes. Conclusion Most of the included studies found connections between social factors and mental health results. Studies population were not representative of all 12 governorates with focus mainly on the capital Amman which made it challenging to make more than general conclusions. This review emphasizes the significance of social determinants in triggering and sustaining mental illness while advocating for political action and effective interventions to enhance everyday living conditions for better overall mental health.
Organization:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Country:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Category:
Master in International Health (MIH)
Right:
@2024, Nour Hilal
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
4ia0AITI9P_20241104135305923.pdf