Knowledge And Attitude Of Urban And Rural Dwellers Toward Vagrant Sufferers Of Schizophrenia In Delta State, Nigeria
Keywords:
location, attitude, knowledge, Vagrant sufferers, SchizophreniaAbstract
This study aimed at assessing knowledge of schizophrenia and attitude towards vagrant sufferers in urban and rural areas of the state. The sample of 583 and 120 respondents from urban and rural areas respectively were drawn using the multi-stage sampling technique. Data generated were statistically analyzed using the SPSS version 11 of Fishers test (ANOVA). The significant finding among others shows that knowledge is most potent factor to determine attitude towards vagrant sufferers of schizophrenia. Conclusively, it was recommended that government legislate against mass media organizations negative depictions of sufferers of mental illness. Also, goverment should make as one of the health policies, free treatment of patients living with schizophrenia after diagnosis.
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