Objectives To evaluate the pattern and correlates of lay beliefs regarding the causes of mental illness in south-western Nigeria. Method A cross-sectional survey in which respondents ( n = 2,078) were administered questionnaire detailing sociodemographic variables and perceived causation of mental ...
1. INTRODUCTION Absenteeism is a major cause of loss in jobs, man-hours, productivity, and lives in the health sector. It also has grave consequences for global economies(1). It is a global occurrence among workers and in Nigeria it is a source of concern in view of the weak national ...
Not feeling hungry seemed to be a common concern as it was understood as a sign of illness. Moreover, some participants reported that the weakness produced by being malnourished would impact productivity and physical activity: “under-nutrition… If we don’t consume food, we will become weak....