Despite the greater adverse economic impacts in low and middle-income (LAMI) compared to high-income countries, fewer studies have investigated associations between COVID-19-related stressor mental health LAMI countries. The objectives of this study were determine stressors anxiety depressive symptoms while controlling for known risk protective factors investigate any sex differences. An online survey was carried out assess sociodemographic, psychosocial (previous conditions, sexual...

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that leads to disability in several aspects of the individual's personal, social, and occupational functioning. This study assesses compares level among Nigerian outpatients with schizophrenia healthy controls (HC). A comparative cross-sectional 100 an ICD-10 diagnosis HC was conducted over 4-month period. They completed questionnaire containing Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), World Health Organization Disability Assessment...

Pregnancy can be associated with anxiety symptoms because of anticipated uncertainty.This study investigated pregnancy-related (PRASs) and their factors amongst pregnant women.Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.This cross-sectional survey involved 230 women attending antenatal clinic at a tertiary teaching hospital in Nigeria. Pregnancy-related symptoms, maternal worries, personality traits social support were measured by using Perinatal Anxiety Screening...

Abstract Introduction The aims of this study were to determine the associations between psychological wellbeing, and frequency tooth brushing presence oral ulcers during COVID-19 pandemic; identify mediating roles distress (general anxiety depression) perceived social support in paths observed associations. Methods This cross-sectional recruited 996 adults Nigeria June August 2020. Data collected through an online survey included outcome variables (decreased ulcers), explanatory variable...

Abstract Despite the greater adverse economic impacts in low and middle-income (LAMI) compared to high-income countries, fewer studies have investigated associations between COVID-19-related stressor mental health LAMI countries. The objectives of this study were determine stressors anxiety depressive symptoms while controlling for known risk protective factors investigate any sex differences. An online survey was carried out assess sociodemographic, psychosocial (previous conditions, sexual...

Mental health remains a highly stigmatized area of healthcare, and people often conceal their concerns rather than seek assistance or treatment. The Women Support Initiative Forum (WSIF) is social media platform established in 2018 to provide expert peer-led psychosocial support services women all ages Bangladesh. anonymous nature the forum means that mental can be aired without fear identification.A content analysis was conducted on posts retrieved from WSIF between 8th March 2020 7th July...

Despite high levels of homophobia in Nigeria, no studies have investigated the quality life (QOL) Nigerian gay and bisexual (GB) men. The associations between QOL minority stress may differ from those reported developed countries indicate alternative interventions. This study internalized (IH) coping strategies among men Nigeria relationships with overall QOL. Eighty-nine GB were recruited a snowball sampling technique. (outcome), IH (predictor) (covariates) assessed using standardized...

Our objectives were to determine the prevalence, pattern, and associated sociodemographic, psychosocial, COVID-19-related factors with intimate partner violence (IPV) during COVID-19 pandemic among Nigerian adults.We conducted an online survey adults (n = 994, aged 18-72 years) who completed HARK questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, Perceived Social Support pandemic. Logistic regression was carried out presence or absence of IPV as outcome variable.Prevalence women 57.5%, while...

This study evaluated the economic cost of schizophrenia in Nigerian patients and identified factors that influence cost.A total 100 participants with were assessed using modified questionnaire, mini-international neuropsychiatric interview, positive negative syndrome scale, Liverpool University Neuroleptic side-effect rating global assessment functioning scale. Associations between sociodemographic characteristics, illness-related variables direct, indirect, costs assessed.The average annual...

The aim of this study was to explore the lived experience survivors sexual harassment, as well reportage factors and outcomes, psychosocial sequelae, how coped in first-generation higher-education institutions Southwestern Nigeria. A qualitative exploration 12 (11 females 1 male) participants using in-depth interviews conducted. findings were grouped into four broad themes, namely: (i) (ii) reporting patterns, (iii) coping strategies, (iv) physical emotional impact harassment. Most had...

Abstract Background The aim of the study was to determine associations between sexual identity, disability and HIV status bullying victimisation, a history physical, emotional violence in Nigeria. Methods This secondary analysis primary dataset generated through an online survey conducted February 7 19, 2021. 3197 participants for were recruited snowballing. dependent variables violence. independent identity (heterosexual minority), (negative, positive unknown), victimisation (yes/no) living...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The phenomenon of sexual harassment (SH) is a complex issue with multiple prongs that concerns all members academia and raises serious challenges, particularly regarding prevention response. SH in tertiary institutions remains huge problem worldwide, leading to severe emotional, academic, career difficulties, as well undue suffering. Institutions have responded various ways alleviate the burden little success, especially Nigeria. prevalence high but reportage...

The phenomenon of sexual harassment (SH) is a complex issue with multiple prongs that concerns all members academia and raises serious challenges, particularly regarding prevention response. SH in tertiary institutions remains huge problem worldwide, leading to severe emotional, academic, career difficulties, as well undue suffering. Institutions have responded various ways alleviate the burden little success, especially Nigeria. prevalence high but reportage low because culture silence...

There is evidence of an association between life events and psychosis in Europe, North America Australasia, but few studies have examined this the rest world.To test exposure to catchment areas India, Nigeria, Trinidad Tobago.We conducted a population-based, matched case-control study 194 participants Tobago. Cases were recruited through comprehensive case-finding strategies. The Harvard Trauma Questionnaire was used measure events. Screening Schedule for Psychosis screen psychotic symptoms....

The global pandemic of the coronavirus has resulted in a disruption life as we know it, with massive effects on tourism, healthcare system, and economy at large. Many countries, initiated measures to curtail spread virus non-pharmaceutical interventions such lockdown, quarantine, social distancing, movement restrictions. These while preventing may have triggered another pandemic, albeit silent one. This article reviews burden domestic, sexual, gender-based violence Nigeria highlighting...

Globally, COVID-19-related psychological distress is seriously eroding health care workers' mental and well-being, especially in low-income countries like Nigeria. The use of mobile (mHealth) interventions now increasingly recognized as an innovative approach that may improve well-being. This project aims to develop mHealth intervention (mPsyI) reduce among workers Nigeria.Our objective present a study protocol determine the level Nigeria; explore experience distress; pilot test mPsyI this...

Objectives: We determined the prevalence of psychological distress, and associations between sociodemographic factors, anxiety, depression, COVID-19-related experiences, among nurses doctors in Nigeria. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive study, conducted over month (1st July-31st July 2021) 434 Health Care Workers (HCWs) [225 (51.8%) 209 (48.2%) doctors] from two tertiary health facilities southwestern Binary logistic regression carried out to determine factors associated...

In Nigeria, vulnerability status may increase the risk for violation of human rights while receiving health care. The present study determined proportion and profile people who reported accessing HIV sexual reproductive (SRH) services.This was a cross sectional with data collected between February March 2021. dependent variables were patients' to autonomy: right privacy confidentiality medical records; be treated respect, regardless gender, race, religion, ethnicity, allegations crime,...

Access to and satisfaction with healthcare services impacts overall quality of life. This paper presents data on sexual identity, gender HIV status, disability status access points for as determinants ease prevention ancillary care in Nigeria. cross-sectional study collected between February 7th 19th 2021 using an online platform. Study participants were 13-years+ recruited from nine states. Data care, care. Four multivariate regression analyses conducted determine associations the dependent...