Precious Akinnusi
Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Publications
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Research Article
Evaluating Mental Health Practices among Community Health Extension Workers in Northern Nigeria: An Outcome Measure of Integrating Mental Health into Primary Healthcare Services
Author(s): Maigari Yusufu Taru*, Precious Akinnusi, Tungchama Friday Philip, Charles Nwoga Nnaemeka, Emmanuel Amupitan Tope, Dung Ezekiel Jidong, Sunday Innocent Isama, Binuga Boyiga Boyiga, Henry Osayande Izevbokun and Margaret Isioma Ojeahere
Background: According to the 1991 mental health policy, the vast majority of Nigeria’s population should be able to have access to mental health services through primary healthcare within a short distance of their homes. However, for a variety of reasons, the primary healthcare clinics do not provide these services. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the current mental health practices of community health extension workers in northern Nigeria. Methods: This study evaluated the mental health practices and characteristics of 130 community health extension workers in northern Nigeria. A cross-sectional study design was employed, with data collected using a consecutive sampling procedure and a self-administered questionnaire adapted from a previous study in Nigeria. Results: .. Read More»