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January 22, 2026Journal of Family and Community Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

Barriers To Mental Healthcare Seeking In Riyadh Primary Healthcare Centers

Barriers to mental healthcare seeking among individuals attending primary healthcare centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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KNKhalid A. Al NasserEAEsra AlhwsawiAAAlaa Omar Abusarir

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Overview

A cross-sectional survey identifies stigma and awareness impacts on mental healthcare access in Saudi Arabia, suggesting improvements.

Key Points

  • This research aims to identify barriers influencing mental healthcare utilization among individuals at primary healthcare centers in Riyadh.
  • Cross-sectional survey conducted from April to August 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Convenience sampling of Saudi adults attending primary healthcare centers.
  • Data collected using a validated self-administered questionnaire in Arabic, including BACE-III scale for barriers assessment.
  • Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression analyses were utilized.
  • 416 participants completed the survey, showing significant barriers related to younger age and lower educational levels.
  • High awareness of available mental health services was linked to lower perceived barriers.
  • No significant differences were found based on gender, insurance status, or previous mental health service experiences.
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Nasser et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6971be8d642b1836717e3304https://doi.org/10.4103/jfcm.jfcm_315_25
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