Undergraduates’ views on online availability of AI-based mental health interventions in Enugu state.
Author(s) Name:
Idike, Ogbonna N. &
Prof. Ezeah, G.H.Idike, Ogbonna N.
& Prof. Ezeah, G.H.
Department of Mass Communication University of Nigeria, Nsukka Department of Mass Communication University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Year of Publication:
2024
Volume:
Vol. 1. August, 2024
Abstract
This study assessed the undergraduates’ views on online availability of AI-based mental health interventions in Enugu state. The survey research design was adopted for the study and the philosophical anchor upon which the work was based was the Health Believe Model. The sample was 384 students selected through multi-stage sampling technique from 12 departments in six faculties of the institutions studied which were University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State University of Science and Technology and Coal City University. The data generated from the study were analysed with Descriptive statistics of mean and tables with percentage. Findings showed, among other things that the acceptance of online AI-based mental health treatment method by undergraduates in Enugu state is still faced with a myriad of erroneous beliefs and assumptions. It was recommended inter alia that a thorough outreach efforts be embarked upon to inform university students about the online availability, advantages, and efficacy of AI-powered mental health interventions.
Keywords: Ai-based mental health, online availability, intervention, Enugu state
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