Attitudes of pharmacy and non ‐pharmacy students towards mental illness in Nigeria: a comparative survey

ConclusionsOur findings suggest that students' attitudes towards mental illness were positive but sub ‐optimal. Student pharmacists demonstrated more positive attitudes towards mental illness compared with non‐pharmacy students. However, the major contributors to positive attitudes were male gender, older age, a previous visit to a mental hospital and having a close associate with a mental illne ss. Therefore, educational interventions addressing students’ misconceptions of mental illness are recommended.
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research