Table 2

- Advantages and challenges of tele-mental health in Saudi Arabia (N=401).

ItemsAdvantagesChallenges (%)I don’t know
Security(44.6)(37.4)(18.0)
Culture(43.1)(42.6)(14.2)
Legality(44.9)(31.2)(23.9)
Accessibility(56.6)(29.9)(13.5)
Privacy(53.1)(32.4)(14.5)
Quality of services(42.6)(38.4)(19.0)
Trust(39.9)(44.4)(15.7)
Qualifications of healthcare providers(41.9)(37.2)(20.9)
Technology(61.6)(27.4)(11.0)
Conveniency(64.6)(21.7)(13.7)
Affordability(32.7)(50.6)(16.7)
Regulations(43.9)31.2)(24.9)