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Mental distress and internal stigma in seeking professional help among women in Tin Shui Wai (TSW), Hong Kong
- Authors:
- CHIU Marcus Y. l., HO Winnie W. N., SZE Fiona S. F.
- Journal article citation:
- Hong Kong Journal of Social Work, 43(1), Summer 2009, pp.67-76.
- Publisher:
- World Scientific Publishing Company
- Place of publication:
- Singapore
The findings of a community study which estimated the proportion of women experiencing psychiatric distress in one district of Hong Kong, explored the determinant of psychological distress and the association between help seeking attitude and selected demographic variables. Findings suggest that there is a need educate the public seek help especially in older, uneducated women.