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ArticleOpen access Macedonian journal of medical sciences2019

Variations in Family Attitudes towards Coping with People Living with Mental Illness.

Tomike I Olawande, Mofoluwake P Ajayi, Emmanuel O Amoo, Charles T Iruonagbe

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Article in Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Tomike I OlawandeDepartment of Sociology, College of Business and Social Science, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Mofoluwake P AjayiDepartment of Sociology, College of Business and Social Science, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Emmanuel O AmooDemography and Social Statistics, College of Business and Social Science, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Charles T IruonagbeDepartment of Sociology, College of Business and Social Science, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe major challenge faced in Nigeria regarding the care of people living with mental illness are a stigma, caregiver burden and financial aid. This has led to high premature deaths and has also hindered the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 3 target 4. In an attempt to find lasting solutions to increased mortality caused by mental illness, it is important to evaluate family attitudes towards people living with mental illness.

aimTo examine variations in family attitudes towards coping with people living with mental illness in Nigeria. SUBJECTS AND

methodsThirty In-Depth Interview (IDI) were conducted among caregivers of people living with mental illness (those presently receiving treatment and those recovering). During all the interview sessions, field notes were taken. Responses from interviewees were transcribed and analysed with the aid of 'systematic-content analysis.

resultsIt found out that family members of people living with mental illness or caregivers usually suffer from stress and stigma, which affects adherence to treatment.

conclusionCaregivers must have sufficient knowledge and support to assume the responsibilities of caring for the mentally ill, leading to recurrence. The caregiver remains in contact with professional healthcare workers and helps the mentally ill with decision-making and matters affecting their daily life.

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AttitudesCaregiversFamilyPeople Living with Mental Illness (PLWMI)Sustainable Development Goals

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PMCPMC6684421
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