Influence of Awareness, Extent of Illness Coverage and Implementation of Universal Health Coverage on Mental Disorders in Nigeria

Leonard Chioma Onwukwe; Ekenedirichukwu Blasingame Ahaneku

Leonard Chioma Onwukwe Imo State University, Owerri
Ekenedirichukwu Blasingame Ahaneku Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Imo State

Keywords: Awareness, Universal Health Coverage, Mental Disorders, Implementation, Illness coverage

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of awareness, extent of illness coverage and implementation of Universal Health Coverage on Mental Disorders in Nigeria. Five hundred participants were selected through stratified random and convenient sampling; participants were selected from the various geopolitical zones in Nigeria between ages 21 to 55 with a mean age of 31.796. Three hypotheses were postulated and tested; two instruments were used in the study comprising Mental Health Coverage Scale (MHCS) and Mental Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ). A cross sectional survey design was adopted; three – way ANOVA was used for data analysis. Results showed that awareness, extent of illness coverage and implementation of Universal Health Coverage does not directly influence mental disorders in Nigeria. However, it was recommended that government at different levels make healthcare coverage available to the people while citizens should key to the insurance schemes for a healthy nation.

Author Biography

Leonard Chioma Onwukwe, Imo State University, Owerri

Department of Psychology