Determinants of Mental Health Help-Seeking Behavior Among Korean Adults A Population-Based Study Using the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

• 成果类型: Article; Early Access
• 署名作者: Gang, Moonhee; Kim, Ga-Ae; Lee, Joonyeong; Shoeb, Farhatun Nisaa
• 署名单位: Chungnam National University
• 刊物名称: ORGANIZATION SCIENCE
• ISSN/ISSBN: 1047-7039
• DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20260519-01
• 发表日期: 2026

摘要

PURPOSE:To explore key factors influencing mental health help-seeking behavior (MHHSB) among Korean adults, using data from the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). METHOD: A correlational study was conducted with 5,340 adults aged >= 19 years using data from the 2023 KNHANES. Data were analyzed using complex sample procedures, including descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, ttests, and logistic regression. RESULTS: Only 4.6% of participants reported MHHSB. Significant predictors included sex, age, marital status, health literacy, activity limitations, depressive mood, perceived stress, suicide risk, and anxiety level. Overall, these variables explained 31% of the variance in MHHSB. CONCLUSION: Sociodemographic characteristics, health literacy, physical limitations, and mental health conditions influence MHHSB among community-dwelling adults in Korea, with women, younger adults, and unmarried individuals showing lower service use despite high perceived need. Findings highlight the critical role of psychiatric-mental health nurses in implementing targeted interventions, enhancing health literacy, and leveraging family and community resources to improve timely access and mental health outcomes.