Introduction: This study aims to assess the level of mental health literacy (MHL) among healthcare providers working in different healthcare settings in Saudi Arabia and to examine how socio-demographic factors such as gender, education, age, and personal exposure to mental health conditions associate with MHL.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that used a computer-assisted telephone interview. The study followed a previously validated methodology, ensuring consistency and comparability for future studies. Interviewers were trained to adhere to the interview guidelines and data collection that were streamlined using the ZDataCloud system. Participants aged 18 years and above and from 13 administrative different regions in Saudi Arabia were included and informed consent was obtained verbally from all participants. Data collection included healthcare worker demographics, mental health history, and familiarity with mental health issues. The Arabic MHL scale was used to assess participants' knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders. MHL scale has been validated in the population in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating strong reliability and validity.

Results: The study revealed that female healthcare providers had significantly higher MHL scores in mental health recognition (females = 8.7 ± 1.2, males = 7.2 ± 1.5; p < 0.001) and attitudes (females = 9.3 ± 1.1, males = 7.8 ± 1.4; p < 0.001) compared to males. Healthcare providers with a Bachelor's degree or higher exhibited higher score in mental health recognition (8.9 ± 1.3 vs. 7.1 ± 1.6; p < 0.001) and information-seeking (8.4 ± 1.4 vs. 7.2 ± 1.5; p = 0.003) compared to lower level of education. Younger participants (20-29 years old) showed more positive attitudes (p = 0.011), while those exposed to mental illness (p = 0.001) and higher-income earners (p = 0.040) demonstrated higher overall MHL.

Conclusion: Significant association between MHL domains and sociodemographic factors among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve MHL across among different healthcare groups.

Keywords: Saudi Arabia; literacy tool; mental health; mental literacy; sociodemographic.

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简介： 本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯不同医疗环境中医护人员的心理健康素养（MHL）水平，并考察性别、教育程度、年龄和个人心理健康状况暴露等社会人口学因素与MHL之间的关联。

方法： 这是一项横断面研究，采用计算机辅助电话访谈。本研究遵循了先前验证的方法论，确保了一致性和可比性以供未来研究使用。访问员经过培训，严格遵守访谈指南和数据收集程序，这些程序通过ZDataCloud系统进行了优化。参与者年龄在18岁及以上，并来自沙特阿拉伯的13个不同行政区，所有参与者均口头同意并获得知情同意书。数据收集包括医疗工作者的人口统计信息、心理健康历史以及对心理健康问题的认知情况。采用经过沙特阿拉伯人群验证的心理健康素养量表来评估参与者的心理健康障碍知识和理解能力。该量表在沙特阿拉伯人群中显示了良好的可靠性和有效性。

结果： 研究结果显示，女性医护人员在心理健康识别（女性 = 8.7 ± 1.2，男性 = 7.2 ± 1.5；p p p p = 0.003）方面得分更高，比教育水平较低的医护人员表现更佳。年龄在20-29岁的参与者表现出更为积极的态度（p = 0.011），而那些曾接触过精神疾病的人（p = 0.001）和高收入者（p = 0.040）则显示出总体心理健康素养水平更高。

结论： 在沙特阿拉伯医护人员中，MHL各领域与社会人口学因素之间存在显著关联，突显了需要针对不同医疗群体实施针对性干预措施以提升其心理健康的意识和知识。

关键词： 沙特阿拉伯；素养工具；心理健康；精神健康素养；社会人口学。