Cross-sectional survey of mental health literacy among undergraduate students of the University of Nigeria

OBJECTIVE: This study sought to assess knowledge of schizophrenia and help-seeking behaviour among undergraduate students of a Nigerian university. Sociodemographic predictors of correct recognition were also explored. DESIGN: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey. SETTING: The study was carried out at the University of Nigeria, a pioneer university located in Southeastern Nigeria. PARTICIPANTS: Undergraduate students of the University of Nigeria. METHODS: All consenting male and female students of three purposively selected faculties were recruited for the study. Self-administered vignette-based questionnaires were distributed to students of the selected faculties between September and November 2018. Data were analysed using the IBM Statistical Product and Services Solution for Windows V.21.0. RESULTS: =44.557, p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Mental health literacy among students of the University of Nigeria was poor. Research on culturally sensitive interventions to improve mental health literacy should be embarked on.