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College of Arts and Sciences, Our Lady of Fatima University, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
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Mental Health Literacy among Health Sciences Students: A Causal-Comparative Study Mharc Justine M. Gungon; Allysa Denise G. Gamit; Kimberly S. Lacap; Robert V. Generalo; Jerald Q. Vergara; Kimberly Ann S. Cantilero
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 6 No. 8 (2025): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
Publisher : Future Science / FSH-PH Publications

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.06.08.04

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This study examined mental health literacy (MHL), defined as the knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders that facilitate individuals' recognition, management, and prevention of such conditions. This study recruited 326 undergraduate health sciences students from a private university in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. A causal-comparative design was employed, utilizing the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) to assess students’ knowledge, attitudes, and help-seeking behaviors related to mental well-being. An independent samples t-test revealed no significant difference in MHL scores between female students (M = 123.00, SD = 12.40) and male students (M = 122.00, SD = 13.40), t(324) = 0.812, p = .417, Cohen’s d = 0.09, indicating a negligible effect size. However, a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated a statistically significant difference in MHL based on academic programs, F(3, 122) = 5.96, p < .001. Tukey’s post hoc comparisons showed that psychology students (M = 127.00, SD = 12.70) had significantly higher MHL scores than students in nursing (p < .001) and medical laboratory science (p = .004), but not pharmacy (p = .60). These findings suggest that while sex assigned at birth does not significantly influence MHL, academic exposure does. The results highlight the importance of integrating mental health literacy into all health sciences curricula to equip future healthcare professionals with the competencies necessary to support mental well-being in both personal and clinical contexts. This fosters sustainable well-being and strengthens the resilience and responsiveness of the healthcare system.
Comparative Study on Attention Span among Undergraduate Students Jiecel Aira Louise C. Jacildo; Joe Carlo C. Lopez; Maria Queenie Joy M. De Leon; Maria Ryza I. Almario; Jerald Q. Vergara; Kimberly Ann S. Cantilero
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 6 No. 8 (2025): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.06.08.25

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Students face challenges in maintaining attention span, potentially influenced by technology and multitasking habits demanded by the current school environment. Attention is the cognitive process that enables individuals to focus their senses on a specific stimulus, identify its characteristics, and extract meaningful information. This process is crucial in examining human behavior, as it impacts task performance, social interactions, and overall well-being. With the vast amount of information available on the internet, it has become increasingly challenging to navigate and generalize individual attention spans, especially in local contexts. Moreover, there are only a few studies regarding attention span among undergraduate students across year levels. This study employed a quantitative method, specifically a comparative design, to assess Filipino undergraduate students' capacity to sustain attention across different year levels at a private university in Pampanga, Philippines. The researchers employed a Kruskal-Wallis test to analyze data collected from 280 undergraduate students recruited through a quota-sampling technique. Findings revealed that there is no significant difference (p = 0.14) in the attention span of undergraduate students, leading to the conclusion that year level does not determine the attentional capacity of students. The findings emphasized the need for inclusive and adaptive teaching strategies that equally cater to all year levels. Furthermore, supporting students’ cognitive health across all stages of higher education, regardless of year level, promotes sustained academic performance and mental well-being.
Co-Authors Allysa Denise G. Gamit Jiecel Aira Louise C. Jacildo Joe Carlo C. Lopez Kimberly Ann S. Cantilero Kimberly S. Lacap Maria Queenie Joy M. De Leon Maria Ryza I. Almario Mharc Justine M. Gungon Robert V. Generalo