Mental Health Literacy and Health Promoting Behaviors among Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: a Cross-Sectional Study

Background and Objectives: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that leads to both physical limitations and neuropsychological disorders. This study aimed to determine the relationship between mental health literacy (MHL) and health promoting behaviors (HPB) in patients referred to the comprehensive multiple sclerosis center of Mashhad city, in ۲۰۲۲.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on ۲۳۰ patients referred to the comprehensive multiple sclerosis center of Mashhad city, in ۲۰۲۲. The sampling method was simply random and participants were easily selected. The data instrument was self-report questionnaires including demographic information, the mental health literacy questionnaire (MHLQ), and Walker's Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II). The data were analyzed using SPSS version ۲۲ software. Results: The results showed there was a significant correlation was found between the MHL in multiple sclerosis patients and HPB (r=۰.۶۹۰, P<۰.۰۰۱). Also, other dimensions of HPB had a positive and significant relationship with MHL.Conclusion: The existence of a statistical relationship between MHL and HPB in people with multiple sclerosis emphasizes the importance of assessing MHL and increasing it in order to improve HPB.

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Mental Health Literacy ، health promoting behaviors ، Multiple Sclerosis