Background. This study examined cultural miscon-ceptions and attitudes about mental illness and their correlates among Jordanian nurses working in psy-chiatric units. Method. A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational research design was used. A sample of 157 mental health nurses completed the study. Partici-pants provided information about their demographics and attitudes, knowledge, and cultural misconcep-tions regarding mental illness. Results. Negative atti-tudes toward mental illness were associated with sex, workplace, marital status, age, income, and years of experience. Stigma toward mental illness was associ-ated with sex, workplace, marital status, age, years of experience, and knowledge regarding mental illness. Various cultural myths and beliefs regarding mental illness were reported. Attitudes and stigma toward mental illness differed based on cultural myths and beliefs. Conclusion. Educational programs to raise awareness of and reduce stigma toward mental illness are required not only for the general public but also for some health care providers working in psychiatric units. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2022;53(11):513-520.
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