Psychosocial factors associated with psychiatric morbidity in higher institution students in Nigeria
Research Journal of Health Sciences
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11(1): 40-40, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Mental health disorders in undergraduates are often undetected and may predispose to other academic and social complications. The objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of probable psychiatric morbidity among students of University of Ilorin, Nigeria and the psycho-social factors that are associated with psychiatric morbidity in them.Methods:
Socio-demographic questionnaire and the 12-item General health questionnaire (GHQ-12) were administered to 3,300 undergraduate students to assess psychosocial variables and psychiatric morbidity respectively.Results:
About 23.5% of respondents scored >3 using the GHQ-12 questionnaire, signifying a likehood of psychiatric morbidity. Students from polygamous families were 1.3 times more likely to have GHQ scores of >3 than those from monogamous (OR=1.276, P=0.026). Those who had unemployed fathers were twice more likely to have a GHQ > 3 than those with employed fathers. (OR=2.084, P=0.005).Those who lived in houses with shared toilet facilities were 1.3 times more likely to have GHQ >3 (OR=1.310, P=0.028)Conclusion:
This study calls for a careful consideration and modification of the various psychosocial factors associated with pschiatric morbidity in order to ensure a mentally healthy and vibrant student community
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Mental Health
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Morbidity
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Research Journal of Health Sciences
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Department of Behavioural Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital/NG
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Department of Behavioural Sciences, University of Ilorin/NG
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Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin/NG
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Department of Counselor Education, University of Ilorin/NG
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Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin/NG
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Department of Psychology, University of Ilorin/NG
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