Table 2 Distribution of type of mental disorder and first pathway contact
Mental disorder (Diagnosis) | Religious/traditional healer | General medical service | Psychiatric service |
|---|---|---|---|
N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | |
Bipolar affective disorder | 4 (44.4) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (55.6) |
Depression | 0 (0.0) | 5 (38.5) | 8 (61.8) |
Mood disorder | 1 (20.0) | 2 (40.0) | 2 (40.0) |
Psychotic disorder | 4 (14.8) | 8 (29.6) | 15 (55.6) |
Schizophrenia | 11 (30.6) | 7 (19.4) | 18 (50.0) |
Seizure disorder | 2 (33.3) | 2 (33.3) | 2 (33.0) |
Substance abuse | 3 (30.0) | 2 (20.0) | 5 (50.0) |
Others | 2 (22.2) | 4 (44.4) | 3 (33.3) |