Psycho-Social Factors and the Recovery of Psychiatric Patients in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the psycho-social factors that affect recovery of psychiatric patients in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to assess the relationship between social support services, attitude of health workers and recovery of psychiatric patients in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. Two research questions were formulated from the objectives of the study. The study was anchored on the cognitive behaviour theory. Cross sectional survey research design was opted for in the study as it allowed for the use of in-depth interview guide. A 6-item in-depth interview was used to gather data from a sample of two three (23) participants through purposive sampling techniques. Generated data were statistically tested using content analyses method. The findings of the study revealed that social support services, and attitude of health workers affect the recovery of psychiatric patients in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar. The study recommended among other things that health professionals should be regularly trained on mental health issues with a strong emphasis on empathy, non-discrimination, and recovery-oriented care.