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August 11, 2025Journal of Disease and Global Health

Stigma and Cultural Barriers to Mental Health Care with the Geriatric Population in Nigeria

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OMOpeyemi Zainab MalahAOAnthony Onyebuchi OnwudiweBIBlessing Imade

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Overview

Literature review uncovers stigma and systemic barriers in mental health access for older Nigerians, suggesting culturally aligned strategies.

Key Points

  • Stigma rooted in beliefs about witchcraft discourages mental health help-seeking among older adults in Nigeria.
  • Older adults often rely on traditional healers, delaying access to evidence-based mental health care.
  • Thematic literature review highlighted barriers like economic access and systemic limitations in mental health services.
  • Community-based education and integration with primary care may improve mental health access, but evaluations are lacking.

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Malah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2354db210217d6477053ehttps://doi.org/10.56557/jodagh/2025/v18i29505
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