Bipolar disorder longitudinal study in Nigeria – Preliminary data on demographic and clinical findings of the study cohort

Adiukwu, Frances Nkechi; Adesokun, Olufisayo; Metu, Izuchukwu; Jack, Isoboye; Ekwubiri, Collins; Igbari, joy Iyanuoluwapo; Chukwujekwu, Chidozie

doi:10.1016/j.jadr.2023.100617

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports

2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.jadr.2023.100617

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Bipolar disorder longitudinal study in Nigeria – Preliminary data on demographic and clinical findings of the study cohort

Frances Nkechi Adiukwu,

Olufisayo Adesokun,

Izuchukwu Metu

et al.

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Exploring cognitive characteristics and impairments in bipolar disorder: Insights from the BiDiLoS-Ng pilot study

Adiukwu,

Adesokun,

Amuta-Igwe

et al. 2024

Camb. prisms Glob. ment. health

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Bipolar disorder (BD) is a leading cause of disability and is linked to cognitive and functional impairment, increased mortality from cardiometabolic disorders and bipolar disorder suicide. Few studies in sub-Saharan Africa have explored cognitive dysfunction in bipolar disorder. Our study explores the cognitive characteristics in a bipolar patient cohort in Nigeria and assesses its association with clinical and demographic variables. 40 participants from the Bipolar Disorder Longitudinal Study, at baseline, were included in the pilot study of the BiDiLos-Ng. Using a cross-sectional design, cognitive function was assessed using the Screen for Cognitive Impairment in Psychiatry. Multiple linear regression models were used to explore associations between dependent and independent variables. Cognitive impairment was present in 41% of the bipolar cohort, it was not associated with the frequency of mood episodes, and higher educational level was associated with higher verbal fluency test scores (p = 0.02). Being in employment (p = 0.03), younger age (p = 0.00), and lower YMRS score (p = 0.006) were associated with higher working memory test scores. The presence of mania symptoms during the euthymic phase of BD was associated with cognitive impairment. Executive function and working memory were linked to better academic and occupational attainment.

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Exploring cognitive characteristics and impairments in bipolar disorder: Insights from the BiDiLoS-Ng pilot study

Adiukwu,

Adesokun,

Amuta-Igwe

et al. 2024

Camb. prisms Glob. ment. health

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Bipolar disorder longitudinal study in Nigeria – Preliminary data on demographic and clinical findings of the study cohort

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Exploring cognitive characteristics and impairments in bipolar disorder: Insights from the BiDiLoS-Ng pilot study

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