Level and predictors of mental health literacy of depression and suicide among undergraduate medical students

Abstract Background Poor mental health literacy (MHL) is considered a significant barrier to medical students seeking treatment for depression and suicide. This study aimed assess the level of suicide among undergraduate as well determine its predictors. An online survey was conducted on 361 through Microsoft Team platform using Google form application-structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic section, scale (D-Lit), modified (LOSS). Results The mean D-Lit score 7.9 ± 1.8 (total ranged from 0 22), while LOSS 4.5 1.7 12). Only 36.8% had levels higher than score, whereas 28.8% exceeding score. A statistically positive correlation revealed between ( r = 0.16, p -value 0.002). Male gender < 0.05), family history suicidal ideations 0.01) are all predictors scores. Conclusions According results, there compelling evidence low. Therefore, rather waiting until student reaches clinical years, education should be introduced early in school curricula or even high school.