Manifestation and Treatment of Mental Health in Nigeria: A Call for Responsive and Efficient Legislation in Compliance with Global Best Practices

Odusote, Abiodun

doi:10.4236/blr.2021.124065

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“…The care of people with chronic mental illnesses like schizophrenia usually requires confinement in mental health institutions and asylums. However, the development of anti-psychotics and introduction of community care heralded the deinstitutionalization of persons with mental illnesses which is transfer of their care from institutions to the communities (Odusote, 2021). Unfortunately, there is evidence worldwide that this policy of deinstitutionalization and its rate has not been matched by a sufficient increase in community mental health resources (Novella, 2010).…”

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Exploring perceived impact of caregiving and coping strategies adopted by family caregivers of people with schizophrenia: a qualitative study in Enugu, South East Nigeria

Mbadugha

Ogbonnaya

Iheanacho

et al. 2023

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PurposeSchizophrenia, a chronic mental disorder, poses enormous threat to the individual, family and society. The advent of deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill transferred the burden of care to families especially close relatives. Few studies have described the families' subjective views in this context. Hence, this study aimed to explore impacts of caregiving and coping strategies for family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Enugu, South East Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachA descriptive qualitative design was employed, and 14 family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia attending federal neuropsychiatric hospital Enugu were purposively selected. A semi-structured interview guide was used to generate information, and the transcribed data were content analyzed using a thematic approach.FindingsThree major themes and 16 subthemes were derived to reflect the perceived impact of caregiving and coping strategies of family caregivers, which include burden of care (physical-self neglect, ill health, sleep deprivation; psychological-gross irritability, ruminations; social-stigmatization, social restrictions, diminished connections, reduced productivity); positive aspects (heightened understanding; empathetic attitude, strengthened ties) and adaptive resources (acceptance, optimism, social support, spiritual devotion).Originality/valueFamily caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia experience bio-psychosocial burden as a result of caregiving. Coping with challenges of caregiving can prevent distress and burnout. Hence, there is need for mental health professionals to recognize caregivers as person in need of emotional and practical support and care for the mentally ill in the context of a family-centered approach.

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