Adopting an ecological health model to harmful alcohol use in Nigeria’s Niger Delta

Prince Agwu; Uzoma Okoye; Samuel Ebimgbo; Uju Agbawodikeizu; Igwe Ijeoma

doi:10.5708/EJMH.13.2018.2.6

Adopting an ecological health model to harmful alcohol use in Nigeria’s Niger Delta

Prince Agwu (Lead / Corresponding author), Uzoma Okoye, Samuel Ebimgbo, Uju Agbawodikeizu, Igwe Ijeoma

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Abstract

Substance abuse has ravaged potentials and keeps clamping down on the stability of societies. It is increasingly becoming a social problem that demands sustainable remedies, particularly in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. This paper establishes a case for the utilisation of an ecological health model in dealing with harmful alcohol use in the region. What motivates the adoption of such a model is the fact that harmful alcohol use largely stems from nurture and can be remedied through same nurture. This paper adopted a case study research design using participant observation for data gathering, while using thematic analysis in organising and interpreting data.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	211-222
Number of pages	12
Journal	European Journal of Mental Health
Volume	13
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5708/EJMH.13.2018.2.6
Publication status	Published - Dec 2018

Keywords

Drug-free therapy
Ecological health model
Harmful alcohol use
Niger Delta

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Health(social science)
Phychiatric Mental Health
General Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Adopting an ecological health model to harmful alcohol use in Nigeria’s Niger Delta

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