Depression in Long-term Stroke Survivors

Abubakar, Sani Atta; Obiakor, Reginald; Sabir, Anas Ahmad; Iwuozuo, Emmanuel U; Magaji, Marthin I

doi:10.4103/2384-5147.138935

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“…It is to be noted that certain other studies conducted locally have found prevalences ranging from 16.2% to 30%. 13,14,15,17,18…”

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“…Conversely, older age has been found to be significantly predictive of developing PSD in a number of studies. 17,31 However, numerous studies have failed to yield a significant difference between age groups and PSD. 15,36…”

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“…8 Prevalence of post-stroke depression (PSD) from studies worldwide varies from 9% to 53%, 9,10,11 while Nigerian studies of PSD also have rates varying from 16.2% to 52.9%. 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22 Post-stroke depression has profound effects on the lives of both survivors and caregivers. 23…”

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Prevalence and correlates of depression among Nigerian stroke survivors

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Background: There is mixed evidence for the hypothesis that the risk of depression after stroke is influenced by the location of lesions in the hemispheres, demographic and clinical factors, and disability of stroke survivors.Aim: The current study determined the prevalence of depression and its socio-demographic and clinico-pathological correlates among stroke survivors in a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.Method: The cross-sectional study was carried out among 112 adult patients with a clinical history of stroke confirmed by neuroimaging. Depression was diagnosed using Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. The socio-demographic profile was obtained, and cognitive impairment was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination. Stroke severity was assessed retrospectively using the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale and current disability was measured using the Modified Rankin Scale.Results: There were 48 (42.9%) stroke survivors with a clinical diagnosis of depression. Using binary logistic regression, the independent determinants of depression were younger age, unemployment, perceived poor social support, increasing number of previous admissions because of stroke, cognitive impairment, severity of stroke and current disability status. However, there was no significant association between depression and lesion location.Conclusion: Depression is a common associate of stroke, and there is a need for sustained focus on young stroke survivors with severe stroke, especially those who do not have social support and have low socio-economic status, who may have a higher risk of developing depression following stroke.

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“…It is to be noted that certain other studies conducted locally have found prevalences ranging from 16.2% to 30%. 13,14,15,17,18…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%