Non-Mental Health Workers' Attitudes and Perceptions Towards People with Mental Illness in a Tertiary Health Facility in Damaturu, North East Nigeria

摘要

Health workers are not completely free from the myths, unfavourable beliefs and unpleasant attitudes towards people with mental illness. Most of these perceptions and attitudes towards mental illness are far from the scientific view and these may negatively affect treatment seeking and adherence. However, there is need for mental health education, advocacy and awareness among health workers in order to reduce stigma against mental illness and deepen their supportive roles in the delivery of mental health services.