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Knowledge and Perception on the Socio-Cultural Causes of Mental Illness in Northern Nigeria

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/EASJNM.2020.v02i02.001
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to find out the knowledge and perception about the psycho-social causes of mental illness in northern Nigeria. Method: The study used qualitative method; in-depth one-on-one interview with ten (10) participants between the ages of 20-60 years old. All participants consented to participate and they were used purposively sampled. No form of coercion was used to attract or retain them. The interviews were audio taped and transcribed verbatim after which content analysis was done to identify themes and categories. Result: A key finding in this study indicated that family/home and spiritualwas the cause of mentalillness. Other findings includes: relationship, resources, and occupations. Conclusion: Further study could be done on the same subject using large number of participants and it was also recommended that health care providers should create an avenue to enlighten their clients on causes of mental illness.

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