University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex

September 2025

Journal

Psycho-Social Characteristics of Patients with Substance Use Disorder Seen at the Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital (USLTHC), Freetown, Sierra Leone

Background The rising incidence of substance use in Sierra Leone poses a public health concern. Its impact on the country and her citizenry particularly the youths has multifaceted negative implications. This study sought to examine the psychosocial characteristics of patients with substance abuse disorder seen at the Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital, Kissy. Methods The […]

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Bridging the Health Insurance Gap: Understanding Knowledge, Attitudes and Enrolment Determinants among Informal Sector Workers in Osun State, Nigeria

Background Health insurance is a risk-pooling mechanism to mitigate catastrophic healthcare costs and reduce out-of-pocket spending, which correlates with poverty. In Nigeria, the informal sector constitutes about 58.2% of the economy. Thus, high enrolment in this sector would protect a significant portion of the population from catastrophic health expenses. This study aims to assess the

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