Table 4 Distribution of attitude towards the mentally ill by gender
From: Perception and beliefs about mental illness among adults in Karfi village, northern Nigeria
Attitude | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
No. (%) | No. (%) | ||
Fear | 24 (20.8) | 89 (79.2) | 113 |
Avoidance | 12 (14.4) | 69 (85.6) | 81 |
Anger | 48 (96.8) | 2 (3.2) | 50 |
Suspicion | 36 (90.4) | 4 (9.6) | 40 |
Hostility | 32 (93.6) | 3 (6.4) | 35 |
Mistrust | 28 (89.6) | 4 (10.4) | 32 |
Indifference | 16 (96.0) | 1 (4.0) | 17 |
Sympathy | 39 (33.6) | 78 (66.4) | 117 |
Kindness | 17 (20.8) | 62 (79.2) | 79 |