The Challenges and Opportunities for Mental Health Twin Research in Nigeria

The recent interest in increasing diversity in genetic research can be useful in uncovering novel insights into the genetic architecture of mental health disorders – globally and in previously unexplored settings such as low- and middle-income settings like Nigeria. Genetic research into mental heal...

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Published in:Behavior genetics 2024-01, Vol.54 (1), p.42-50
Main Authors: Oginni, Olakunle Ayokunmi, Ayorinde, Ayoyinka, Ayodele, Kehinde Dorcas, Opara, Onyedikachi Joseph, Mapayi, Boladale, Mosaku, Kolawole
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Challenges
Clinical Psychology
Data collection
Dissemination
Genetic diversity
Genetic research
Health Psychology
Mental disorders
Mental health
Original Research
Psychology
Public Health
Recruitment
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Summary:The recent interest in increasing diversity in genetic research can be useful in uncovering novel insights into the genetic architecture of mental health disorders – globally and in previously unexplored settings such as low- and middle-income settings like Nigeria. Genetic research into mental health is potentially promising in Nigeria and we reflect on the challenges and opportunities for twin research which may be particularly suited to Nigeria. The higher rates of twinning in Africa and Nigeria specifically, make the twin design an affordable and readily maintainable approach for genetic research in the country. Despite potential challenges with recruitment, data collection, data analysis and dissemination; the success of current efforts suggest that the twin design can tapped even further for greater impact in the country. We highlight some ways in which the scope of twin research can be increased and suggest some ways in which existing challenges can be overcome including recent Patient Participant Involve and Engagement activities.
ISSN:0001-8244
1573-3297
1573-3297
DOI:10.1007/s10519-023-10153-y