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Item Influence of discriminating factors of mental illness on the social wellbeing of patients in contemporary Nigerian society(2023-06) Afolabi, A.; Bakare, M. A.Discrimination against individuals with mental illnesses is widespread and can have severe consequences for their recovery and well-being. In order to effectively address this issue, it is important to recognize, anticipate, and safeguard the rights of patients. A study was conducted in Ibadan to examine the social well-being of relatives of mentally ill patients and identify the distinguishing characteristics of mental illness. The research employed a descriptive methodology and utilized a simple random sampling technique, selecting 156 participants who completed a self-developed questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using the Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient. The findings revealed several significant relationships: knowledge was positively correlated with the social well-being of relatives (r = .182, n = 146, p < .05); attitude was also positively correlated (r = .0521, n = 146, p > .05); and behaviour showed a significant correlation as well. Based on these findings, it is recommended to enhance mental health literacy, as it can greatly benefit individuals and the overall population. Social workers should organize public awareness campaigns to educate the general public about the stigma associated with mental illness. Additionally, the government should prioritize mental health in budget allocations and allocate sufficient funding to support this areaItem Stress and coping strategies among relatives of mentally ill in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo state, Nigeria(2022) Afolabi, A.; Salami, K.Mental illness of an individual does not just affect the patient, it may also be seen as a problem of the whole family. As primary care givers, families suffer from stress factors such as financial burdens, the neglect of other sibling and the interruption of the family routines. This work investigates the stress factors and coping strategies adopted by relatives of people living with mental illness in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo state. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design involving 300 relatives of mentally ill individuals seen at the psychiatric unit of Ring Road State hospital, Ibadan. A purposive sampling was used to elicit information from respondents. Among other findings, it found that 59% of respondents were children of the mentally ill patients and 43% indicated that the emotional stress was the major stressor identified and creation of humour (29%) was the major coping strategy employed by the relatives. Furthermore, there were significant relationship between stressors, coping strategies and gender of the caregivers. The study recommends that the government health care providers and policy makers should organize public enlightenment programmes on mental health education. Health care providers should educate family members of mentally ill so as to enable them cope with stressors.Item Drug Compliance and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Patients with Mental Illness in Ibadan(Department of Social Work, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2022) Afolabi, A.The study looked at medicine adherence and psychosocial well-being in patients with mental illnesses at Adeoyo State Hospital. Ring Road, Ibadan. A descriptive survey design was used in the investigation. One hundred and twenty (120) people with mental illnesses who visit Adeoyo State Hospital. Ring Road. Ibadan. Were purposefully chosen. For data gathering, a customised questionnaire was employed. Data for demographic parameters were analysed using percentage distribution and frequency counts, and Pearson Product Moment Correlational Analysis (PPMC) was used to test hypotheses at p = 0.05. The study found a strong link between medication compliance and psychological well-being in mentally ill individuals (r=,275. n=!20, p (.002).05). It was also shown that there was a substantial association between medication compliance and respondents' social well-being (r=.327, n=l20, p (.001).05). Il was recommended that patients with mental illnesses be monitored lo ensure drug compliance. Medical social workers are needed to educate the general population and society about the consequences of drug noncompliance.Item Reducing stigmatization among persons with mental illness: challenges for the psychiatric social workers(2015-06) Afolabi, A.The stigmatization of persons with mental illness has been found to have a negative impact on people with serious psychological problems. The literature reviewed suggested that the way in which the general public perceives people with mental health problems depends on their diagnosis. Those with schizophrenia are seen as dangerous and unpredictable. The negative consequences of this stigmatization require psychiatric social workers to embark on strategies towards reducing the stigma associated with persons having mental illness. A review of some relevant literature also revealed that mental health stigma has been found to have negative impact on an individual’s opportunities for jobs and lodging, self esteem, environmental mastery, autonomy, self-growth, unwillingness to seek professional and psychological help. Therefore, the paper examined the nature, types and treatment of mental illness. It also discussed the effects of stigma on persons having mental illness and the various ways by which it can be reduced. Such ways include: protestation, contact and education. The paper recommends that Government at all levels should plan and execute health education programmes. It is also recommended that community mental homes should be sited in all communities with a view to saving anybody with symptoms of mental illness prompt and adequate medical treatment