Barriers to care among people with schizophrenia attending a tertiary psychiatric hospital in Nigeria
S. Afr. j. psychiatry (Online)
; 252019.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Individuals with schizophrenia in low- and middle-income countries and their caregivers face multiple barriers to care-seeking and continuous engagement with treatment services. Identifying specific barrier patterns would aid targeted interventions aimed at improving treatment access.Aim:
The aim of this study was to determine stigma- and non-stigma-related barriers to care-seeking among persons with schizophrenia in Nigeria.Setting:
This study was conducted at the Outpatient Clinics of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria.Methods:
A cross-sectional study of a dyad of persons with schizophrenia and caregivers (n = 161) attending outpatient services at a neuro-psychiatric hospital in Nigeria. Stigma- and non-stigma-related barriers were assessed using the 30-item Barriers to Access to Care Evaluation (BACE) scale.Results:
Lack of insight, preference for alternative care, illness severity and financial constraints were common barriers to care-seeking among persons with schizophrenia. Females were significantly more likely to report greater overall treatment barrier (p < 0.01) and stigma-related barriers (p < 0.02).Conclusion:
This study shows that attitudinal barriers impede care access and engagement among persons with schizophrenia in Nigeria
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AIM (África)
Assunto principal:
Cuidadores
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Hospitais Psiquiátricos
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Nigéria
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
S. Afr. j. psychiatry (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2019
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