Prospective study of the pattern of utilization of mental health services of a Nigerian university hospital.

Journal: African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Volume: 16

Issue: 1

Year of Publication: 1987

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Abstract summary 

A prospective study of the pattern of utilization of the mental services offered by a Nigerian university teaching hospital was carried out in 1981. Demographic and other characteristics of the 151 patients registered over a 3-month period are described along with their mode of entry into the health care delivery system of the hospital. The significance and implication of the findings are discussed.

Authors & Co-authors:  Bamgboye E A EA Jegede R O RO

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  2
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SSN : 0309-3913
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
Other Terms
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Niger
Publication Country
Nigeria