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Experience of Terrorism and the Mental Health Status of Adolescents in North- Central of Nigeria

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  • Adenike Iyanuoluwa Olugbenga-Bello

    (Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria.)

  • Olayinka Oluwabusola Bamidele

    (Department of Community Medicine, UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.)

  • Selina Vincent Longbwet

    (Postgraduate School, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso Oyo state. Nigeria.)

  • Yesiru Adeyemi Kareem

    (Department of Clinical Services, Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria.)

  • Taiwo Adedamola Alatishe

    (Department of Psychiatry, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. Oyo State, Nigeria.)

Abstract

Terrorism, defined as the premeditated use or threat of violence to instil fear and compel authority compliance, poses a global security threat with profound psychological effects, particularly on vulnerable populations like adolescents. In regions like Northern Nigeria, where terrorist activities are prevalent, the mental health impact on adolescents is a critical concern. This study investigates the relationship between terrorism exposure and mental health among adolescents in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State, Nigeria. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Mangu LGA, Plateau State, in 2024. Adolescents aged 10-19 years were surveyed, with a sample size of 200 determined using Leslie Fischer’s formula. Data were collected through standardized questionnaires covering socio-demographic information, terrorism experiences, and mental health status. SPSS version 20.0 was used for statistical analysis, including regression to assess the relationship between terrorism and mental health. 92.5% of the adolescents experienced a terrorist attack, 57.9% reported deaths, and 42.1% reported injuries. Religion was the primary cause of attacks, with 88.6%. Many adolescents reported worsened mental health. Notably, 49% felt the same regarding thoughts of death, but 24% reported worsened feelings. Terrorism exposure significantly predicted mental health status, accounting for 25.5% of the variation in mental well-being (R² = -0.255, p

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  • Adenike Iyanuoluwa Olugbenga-Bello & Olayinka Oluwabusola Bamidele & Selina Vincent Longbwet & Yesiru Adeyemi Kareem & Taiwo Adedamola Alatishe, 2024. "Experience of Terrorism and the Mental Health Status of Adolescents in North- Central of Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(15), pages 489-497, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:11:y:2024:i:15:p:489-497
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