Dung Ezekiel Jidong
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View article: Victims of affected communities’ experiences of a legal education plus trauma-informed therapy compared to a media orientation intervention to improve reintegration of former Boko Haram members in Nigeria: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
Victims of affected communities’ experiences of a legal education plus trauma-informed therapy compared to a media orientation intervention to improve reintegration of former Boko Haram members in Nigeria: an interpretative phenomenological analysis Open
View article: A randomised controlled feasibility trial comparing culturally adapted psychoeducation and treatment as usual for persons with bipolar disorders in Nigeria
A randomised controlled feasibility trial comparing culturally adapted psychoeducation and treatment as usual for persons with bipolar disorders in Nigeria Open
Background Bipolar disorders are a major cause of disability worldwide, with most of the disease burden attributed to those in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. There is limited evidence on culturally appropriate interve…
View article: African and Caribbean Women Experiences of Gender-Based Violence and Help-Seeking From the Police in England and Wales: A Qualitative Study
African and Caribbean Women Experiences of Gender-Based Violence and Help-Seeking From the Police in England and Wales: A Qualitative Study Open
The study aims to examine African and Caribbean women’s lived experiences of gender-based violence (GBV) and help-seeking from the police in England and Wales. Thirty-eight participants with lived experiences of GBV were recruited. Data we…
View article: A multi-centred pilot randomised controlled trial of learning through play plus culturally adapted cognitive behaviour therapy for treating postnatal depression in Nigerian women
A multi-centred pilot randomised controlled trial of learning through play plus culturally adapted cognitive behaviour therapy for treating postnatal depression in Nigerian women Open
Background About 13% of women globally experience postnatal depression with adverse implications for the mothers and their children. In Nigeria, there is limited access to evidence-based culturally appropriate care for mothers affected by …
View article: Culturally Adapted Manual‐Assisted Psychological Intervention (CaMaPI) for Adolescents/Young People With a History of Self‐Harm and Suicidal Ideation in Nigeria: A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial
Culturally Adapted Manual‐Assisted Psychological Intervention (CaMaPI) for Adolescents/Young People With a History of Self‐Harm and Suicidal Ideation in Nigeria: A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial Open
Background Globally, suicide is the second leading cause of death for adolescents/young people aged 15–30‐years old. The mainstream care for these affected persons is mostly unsuccessful due to limited culturally appropriate care. Methods …
View article: Evaluating Mental Health Practices among Community Health Extension Workers in Northern Nigeria: An Outcome Measure of Integrating Mental Health into Primary Healthcare Services
Evaluating Mental Health Practices among Community Health Extension Workers in Northern Nigeria: An Outcome Measure of Integrating Mental Health into Primary Healthcare Services Open
Background: According to the 1991 mental health policy, the vast majority of Nigeria’s population should be able to have access to mental health services through primary healthcare within a short distance of their homes. However, for a var…
View article: Mental Health Knowledge and Attitudes of Community Health Workers in Northern Nigeria Thirty Years After Mental Health Was Integrated into Primary Healthcare Settings
Mental Health Knowledge and Attitudes of Community Health Workers in Northern Nigeria Thirty Years After Mental Health Was Integrated into Primary Healthcare Settings Open
Background: The knowledge and attitudes of community health workers are essential in expanding mental health services, particularly in countries like Nigeria. Despite over thirty years of attempts to integrate mental health into primary he…
View article: Mental Health Knowledge and Attitudes of Community Health Workers in Northern Nigeria Thirty Years After Mental Health Was Integrated into Primary Healthcare Settings
Mental Health Knowledge and Attitudes of Community Health Workers in Northern Nigeria Thirty Years After Mental Health Was Integrated into Primary Healthcare Settings Open
Background: The knowledge and attitudes of community health workers are essential in expanding mental health services, particularly in countries like Nigeria. Despite over thirty years of attempts to integrate mental health into primary he…
View article: Insecurity, Counterterrorism and the Use of Private Military and Security Companies in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study
Insecurity, Counterterrorism and the Use of Private Military and Security Companies in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study Open
Insecurity and terrorism pose significant concerns in Nigeria. Yet, there is a paucity of research on citizens’ and private security providers’ (PSP) perceptions of Nigeria’s response to insecurity and the use of Private Military and Secur…
View article: Legal Education-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) to improve victims’ confidence in the Nigerian police: a single-arm mixed method feasibility intervention study
Legal Education-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) to improve victims’ confidence in the Nigerian police: a single-arm mixed method feasibility intervention study Open
Police accountability is essential for affected victims and public trust-building, yet there are limited interventions addressing this issue. A mixed method design was adopted to examine the feasibility, appropriateness, and acceptability …
View article: Postnatal depression in British mothers of African and Caribbean origin: a randomised controlled trial of learning through play plus culturally adapted cognitive behaviour therapy compared with psychoeducation
Postnatal depression in British mothers of African and Caribbean origin: a randomised controlled trial of learning through play plus culturally adapted cognitive behaviour therapy compared with psychoeducation Open
Background One in every three women worldwide experiences postnatal depression after childbirth, with long-term negative consequences on their children. The mainstream mental healthcare provision for British mothers of African/Caribbean or…
View article: Interventions for Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation in Africa: A Systematic Review
Interventions for Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation in Africa: A Systematic Review Open
Self-harm and suicidal ideation are global health concerns. To address this health concern in Africa, the authors recommend culturally adapted psychological interventions to be tested via randomized control trials.
View article: Perspectives on Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation in Nigeria: A Mixed-Methods Study of Patients, Family Caregivers, Clinicians, and the Public
Perspectives on Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation in Nigeria: A Mixed-Methods Study of Patients, Family Caregivers, Clinicians, and the Public Open
Patients with a history of self-harm and suicidal ideation consider family members and close friends as valuable sources of support. Due to the potential clinical implication of cultural and religious beliefs, as shown in the present study…
View article: Public perceptions and attitudes towards ex-offenders and their reintegration in Nigeria: A mixed-method study
Public perceptions and attitudes towards ex-offenders and their reintegration in Nigeria: A mixed-method study Open
Reintegrating ex-offenders into society poses a significant global challenge, yet, it is fundamental to reducing recidivism. Nevertheless, there is research paucity exploring public perceptions and attitudes towards ex-offenders and their …
View article: Bipolar disorders in Nigeria: a mixed-methods study of patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and the community members’ perspectives
Bipolar disorders in Nigeria: a mixed-methods study of patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and the community members’ perspectives Open
View article: Culturally adapted psychological intervention for treating maternal depression in British mothers of African and Caribbean origin: A randomized controlled feasibility trial
Culturally adapted psychological intervention for treating maternal depression in British mothers of African and Caribbean origin: A randomized controlled feasibility trial Open
Background Women are likely to suffer from maternal depression due to childbirth difficulties and parenting responsibilities, leading to long‐term negative consequences on their children and families. British mothers of African/Caribbean o…
View article: Bipolar disorders in Nigeria: A mixed-methods study of patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and the community members’ perspectives
Bipolar disorders in Nigeria: A mixed-methods study of patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and the community members’ perspectives Open
Background: Bipolar Disorders (BDs) are chronic mental health disorders that often result in functional impairment and contribute significantly to the disability-adjusted life years (DALY). BDs are historically under-researched compared to…
View article: Conceptualising mental illness among University students of African, Caribbean and similar ethnic heritage in the United Kingdom
Conceptualising mental illness among University students of African, Caribbean and similar ethnic heritage in the United Kingdom Open
University students of ACE and their families struggle to adopt the Western conceptualisation of mental health. Consequently, there is poor awareness of mental health issues and stigma of mental illness among university students of ACE whi…
View article: Guest editorial: indigenous knowledge systems and mental health
Guest editorial: indigenous knowledge systems and mental health Open
A recent report by the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) 2019 Mental Disorders Collaborators (2022) indicates that mental disorders have remained among the top ten leading causes of burden worldwide since 1990.The recent outbreak of the COVI…
View article: Exploring enablers of sexually transmitted infections among illegal gold miners in the midlands region of Zimbabwe
Exploring enablers of sexually transmitted infections among illegal gold miners in the midlands region of Zimbabwe Open
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa faces by far the highest rate of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Illegal mineworkers are considered at risk for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Men are generally not rece…
View article: Psychological interventions for maternal depression among women of African and Caribbean origin: a systematic review
Psychological interventions for maternal depression among women of African and Caribbean origin: a systematic review Open
View article: Sociocultural values, attitudes and risk factors associated with adolescent cyberbullying in East Asia: A systematic review
Sociocultural values, attitudes and risk factors associated with adolescent cyberbullying in East Asia: A systematic review Open
Cyberbullying amongst adolescents is a rapidly growing and alarming global phenomenon that can significantly harm their well-being. Studying cyberbullying in East Asia is especially important, where peer pressure based on collectivistic id…
View article: Treatment of maternal depression in low-income women: A feasibility study from Kilifi, Kenya
Treatment of maternal depression in low-income women: A feasibility study from Kilifi, Kenya Open
Aims of the study: To test the feasibility of a group psychosocial intervention called Learning Through Play (LTP) plus Culturally adapted Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CaCBT) for depressed Kenyan mothers with children aged 0-36 months. Met…
View article: Mental health experiences of mothers in Jos, Nigeria: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Mental health experiences of mothers in Jos, Nigeria: An interpretative phenomenological analysis Open
Objectives: There is an increasing mental health disease burden in mothers with infants and young children, especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. Children of distressed mothers suffer early-life exposure from the …
View article: Maternal mental health and child well-being in Nigeria: A systematic review
Maternal mental health and child well-being in Nigeria: A systematic review Open
Maternal mental health distress has a disease burden of severe adverse effects for both mother and child. This review identified maternal mental health concerns, their impact on child growth and the current practice of maternal healthcare …
View article: Community perspectives of former terrorist combatants, militants and reintegration programmes in Nigeria: a systematic review
Community perspectives of former terrorist combatants, militants and reintegration programmes in Nigeria: a systematic review Open
Community perspectives of repentant terrorist combatants and militants alongside the trust accorded reintegration programmes are important for successful reintegration. This review attempt to fill a significant gap through the synthesis of…
View article: Lived experiences of stressors and problems of higher education students on teacher education course in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, 2019
Lived experiences of stressors and problems of higher education students on teacher education course in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, 2019 Open
the study recommends the need to develop an inter-ministerial mental health strategy for institutions of higher learning with the view of implementing policies that address students suffering in Zimbabwean HE institutions.