Pathways to Psychiatric Care among Patients with Schizophrenia in Uyo, Nigeria
Jombo Henry Effiong *
Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Science, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Umoh Kufre Albert
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Science, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: The pathways patients navigate to access mental health care have been reported to be responsible for the delay in commencing effective treatment following onset of schizophrenia.
Objective: This study was conducted to delineate the pathways patients navigate on their way to psychiatric services and to explore the socio-demographic and clinical factors on the delay of referral for treatment.
Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study that assessed the pathways to mental health care among patients with schizophrenia (
Keywords: Schizophrenia, pathways to care, Nigeria