Depression in Primary Care: The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of General Practitioners in Benin City, Nigeria
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
South African Family Practice
Volume:
54
Issue:
1
Copyright:
2012
Pages:
6
Description:
Poor case detection and inadequate numbers of mental health staff have been associated with increased morbidity among individuals with depression presenting to primary care. In Nigeria, as in most developing countries, general practitioners (GPs) may fill this treatment gap. This study surveyed the knowledge of and attitudes of GPs towards depression.
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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