A Study on the Psycho-social Factors Associated with the Mental Health of Uniformed Personnel in Internally Displaced Persons' Camps in Nigeria.

Journal: Community mental health journal

Volume: 57

Issue: 4

Year of Publication: 2021

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa, South Africa. LawrenceK@unizulu.ac.za.

Abstract summary 

This study explored the psycho-social factors associated with the mental health of uniformed personnel in Internally Displaced Persons' (IDP) camps in Nigeria. A quantitative research methodology was adopted using a descriptive survey. A total of 500 uniformed personnel, comprising of 311 males and 189 females in 5 IDP camps, were recruited. The findings revealed that age, social support, job satisfaction and occupational stress were significantly associated with mental health. Additionally, occupational stress and job satisfaction were found to predict the mental health status of the participants. It was concluded that the relevant agencies and the public should be concerned with the mental health status of uniformed personnel in IDP camps.

Authors & Co-authors:  Lawrence Kehinde Clement KC

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Adegoke, T. G. (2014). Effects of occupational stress on psychological well-being of Police employees in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. African Research Review, 8(1), 302–320.
Authors :  1
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1007/s10597-020-00692-7
SSN : 1573-2789
Study Population
Males,Females,Female
Mesh Terms
Female
Other Terms
Internally displaced persons;Job satisfaction;Mental wellness;Occupational stress;Social support;Uniformed personnel
Study Design
Descriptive Study,Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Country of Study
Niger
Publication Country
United States