Abstract
This grass-roots level mental health awareness programme considerably increased use of community-based mental health services in a part of Nigeria where knowledge about treatability of mental illness was limited. The benefits of the programme were sustained for a significant period after the initial awareness programme. In order for attitude changes to be reinforced, similar awareness programmes must be repeated at regular intervals.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Attitude to Health
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Awareness*
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Community Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
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Community Mental Health Services / statistics & numerical data
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Community Mental Health Services / supply & distribution
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Health Education / methods*
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Health Promotion / methods*
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Humans
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Mental Disorders / diagnosis
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Mental Disorders / epidemiology
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Mental Disorders / therapy*
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Nigeria / epidemiology
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Primary Health Care / organization & administration
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Prognosis
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Program Development / methods*
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Psychiatric Nursing / organization & administration
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Referral and Consultation / statistics & numerical data
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Reinforcement, Psychology
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Seasons
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Stereotyping