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September 5, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

A multiple correspondence analysis towards understanding of public and self-stigma in mental health help-seeking among Malaysian university students

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NMNora MudaFRFatini Kamilia Ahmad Raphaie

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Cross-sectional study reveals demographic factors influencing mental health stigma in students, suggesting tailored interventions.

Key Points

  • Higher stigma levels were seen in Chinese students compared to Malay/Indian peers, indicating ethnic disparities.
  • Age appeared to influence help-seeking attitudes, with 23-25 year-olds showing the most favorable perspectives.
  • Muslim students demonstrated stronger resistance to stigma than non-Muslims, highlighting religious influences.
  • Rural students exhibited greater resilience to self-stigma compared to those from urban environments.

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Muda et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2384fb210217d64777469https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15834-8
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