A5091356789- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Mental Health via Writing
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
Jos University Teaching Hospital
2013-2024
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
2022-2024
Federal Medical Centre
2016-2024
Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital
2024
University of Jos
2017
Islam is the world's second-biggest religion, with a population of almost 1.9 billion people and major presence in nearly 50 nations territories. According to survey published 2020, follow Islam, accounting for around 24.9% global population.1 The majority Muslim are Asia (one-third from South Asia) Africa's LAMIC region. Most them classified as low middle-income countries (LMICs).2 Suicide fourth-biggest cause mortality among those aged 15–29. In 2019, LMICs accounted 77 percent all suicide...
Background Lymphatic filariasis is a chronic, disabling and often disfiguring condition that principally impacts the world's poorest people. In addition to well-recognised physical disability associated with lymphedema hydrocele, affected people experience rejection, stigma discrimination. The resulting emotional consequences are known impact on quality of life functioning individuals. However, management this has focused prevention treatment through mass drug administration, scant attention...
We investigated the most important mental health facilitators and barriers for a Nigerian sample during COVID-19 pandemic. collected data from 122 participants (72% females) using Online Photovoice (OPV) method. used Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (OIPA) approach found nine facilitator themes. The four reported were social support (34%); hobbies (26%); creating space or experiencing enjoyable feelings, bodily sensations, comfort (25%); spirituality/religiosity (9%). Nine main...
Medication nonadherence and inconsistent health-seeking behaviors significantly hinder the effective treatment of typhoid fever, particularly in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) like Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey 175 respondents revealed significant medication nonadherence, with 88% reporting missed doses, primarily due to forgetfulness financial constraints. Chemists were most utilized source (60%), surpassing pharmacies healthcare centers, while 30% relied on herbal remedies either...
Background: The knowledge and attitudes of community health workers are essential in expanding mental services, particularly countries like Nigeria. Despite over thirty years attempts to integrate into primary healthcare, challenges remain. Many lack sufficient training harbor negative, stigmatizing towards health. Additionally, Nigeria’s policies often adequate implementation strategies, further complicating efforts meet the needs population. Objective: aim this study was assess Community...
Background: The prevalence of psychiatric illness in correctional settings is significantly elevated, with higher than community rates reported most mental disorders. prison a institution which inmates have limited liberty, autonomy, and communication family friends. This can be devastating to some thereby leading deterioration their physical, psychological social wellbeing. study was aimed determine the axis 1 disorders associated factors among Jos, Nigeria. Method: cross-sectional...
Suicide is a global health issue that needs to be addressed. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increased mental burden. Stigma obstructed efforts prevent suicide as individuals who need urgent support do not seek appropriate help. influence of stigma likely grow tandem with the pandemic. stigmatization persons illnesses widespread worldwide, and it substantial effects on both individual society. Our viewpoints aim address probable link between wake current propose ideas for reducing...
Background: Facebook represents a new dimension for global information sharing. Suicidal behaviours and attempts are increasingly reported on Facebook. This scoping review explores the various aspects of suicidal associated with Facebook, discussing challenges preventive measures. Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus were searched related articles published in English up to October 2021, using different combinations “Facebook” “suicide”. A group experts comprising consultant psychiatrists...
Minor physical ailments are treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The availability of OTC drugs helps reduce waiting times and ease the suffering many. Suicidal behavior includes suicidal ideation, attempts, completed suicides affects people all ages, religions, cultures. This study aims to review use for self-harm attempts.We reviewed English language publications from beginning time October 2021 on drug behavior.Twenty-seven studies met eligibility criteria, 1,816,228...
This study examines the relationship between suicide rates and social, political, economic factors in Muslim-majority countries, considering influence of Islam unique socio-cultural factors. Conducted from January to December 2022, it covered 46 collecting data on rates, income, Human Development Index (HDI), poverty rate, life expectancy, literacy political system. Suicide countries could be predicted based HDI, rates. Frequency varied across continents, with highest Africa. Culturally...
There is an interplay between oncology and mental health, resulting in a high prevalence of disorders among cancer patients. Out the several interventions developed to target specifics, collaborative care indicated due its efficacy. The perspective delves into efficacy models, spotlighting culturally informed strategy designed harmonize physical health bolster overall wellbeing resilience individuals battling cancer. Central our discussion compelling case vignette Raliat, patient diagnosed...
Objective: Quality of life (QoL) is probably the most desired outcome all health care policies and monitoring. This concept seldom used on women in postpartum, especially developing world.Aim: study aimed at determining independent socio-clinical variables associated with perception QoL postpartum depression.Methods: A two-stage cross-sectional procedure was to recruit 550 participants, out whom 531 participants completed questionnaires 116 found have depression were studied population,...
To determine the lifetime prevalence of full and subsyndromal PTSD, associated factors, quality life (QOL) internally displaced older adults in Riyom, Nigeria. A cross sectional study using a multistage sampling technique was used to recruit 200 rural community Lifetime DSM-IV PTSD diagnosis made CIDI. The similarities between DSM-5 it possible closely approximate symptoms CIDI measures these were criteria. semi structured questionnaire assess sociodemographic putative risk factors QOL...
Climate change poses significant challenges to global mental health, with potential consequences including increased rates of suicide and health disorders. Early Career Psychiatrists (ECPs) play a crucial role in addressing these challenges. The Psychiatry Alliance, group psychiatrists dedicated improving amidst climate change, recognizes the importance cultivating climate-aware ECPs. Training ECPs become confident clinicians enables them effectively treat patients experiencing anxiety,...
Introduction: Painful crisis is the most common manifestation of sickle cell anemia (SCA), hence rapid pain control and analgesia should be provided [1][2]. Pentazocine a narcotic agonist/antagonist analgesic commonly used in Nigeria for management both medical surgical conditions. Reports on opioid abuse/dependence amongst SCA patients are not published, we report young lady with pentazocine dependence seen at psychiatric clinic. Case Report: We case 17-year-old known female six-month...