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Psychosocial factors associated with psychiatric morbidity in higher institution students in Nigeria
Ogunmodede, A J; Adegunloye, O; Oguntayo, R; Ajokpaniovo, M; Buhari, O I N; Bolarinwa, O A; Malomo, S; Oyeleke, J.
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  • Ogunmodede, A J; Department of Behavioural Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. Ilorin. NG
  • Adegunloye, O; Department of Behavioural Sciences, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Oguntayo, R; Department of Psychology, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Ajokpaniovo, M; Department of Counselor Education, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Buhari, O I N; Department of Behavioural Sciences, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Bolarinwa, O A; Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Malomo, S; Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
  • Oyeleke, J; Department of Psychology, University of Ilorin. Ilorin. NG
Research Journal of Health Sciences ; 11(1): 40-40, 2023.
Article en En | AIM | ID: biblio-1436967
Biblioteca responsable: CG1.1
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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Texto completo: 1 Base de datos: AIM Asunto principal: Salud Mental / Morbilidad Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Aspecto: Equity_inequality Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Research Journal of Health Sciences Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article
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Texto completo: 1 Base de datos: AIM Asunto principal: Salud Mental / Morbilidad Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Aspecto: Equity_inequality Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Research Journal of Health Sciences Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article