One-Year Retrospective Review of Psychiatric Consultations in Lassa Fever, Southern Nigeria

Okogbenin, Esther; Obagaye, Michael Olukunle; Aweh, Benjamin E.; Eriyo, Williams O.; Okogbenin, Sylvanus; Okokhere, Peter O

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“… 12 13 Okogbenin et al in a retrospective analysis of psychiatric consultations in patients with Lassa fever infection concluded that mental health intervention could improve overall outcomes of Lassa fever disease. 25 Also, Okogbenin and Seb-Akahomen had recommended mental health and psychosocial intervention via telemental health services as a useful alternative to face-to-face intervention, a model they reported helped ameliorate the mental health effects of COVID-19 infection in patients at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital’s treatment and isolation centre in Nigeria. 26 Apparently, deliberate efforts are needed to address the mental health and psychosocial effects of COVID-19 in persons with the disease.…”

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“…These manifestations may not only persist beyond the pandemic but may lead to increased illness, prolonged stay in the hospital, poorer health outcomes and avoidable strain on healthcare systems and scarce resources if not recognised and managed promptly 12 13. Okogbenin et al in a retrospective analysis of psychiatric consultations in patients with Lassa fever infection concluded that mental health intervention could improve overall outcomes of Lassa fever disease 25. Also, Okogbenin and Seb-Akahomen had recommended mental health and psychosocial intervention via telemental health services as a useful alternative to face-to-face intervention, a model they reported helped ameliorate the mental health effects of COVID-19 infection in patients at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital’s treatment and isolation centre in Nigeria 26.…”

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Psychiatric manifestations and associated risk factors among hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

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ObjectiveTo estimate the prevalence of depression and anxiety and identify associated risk factors in hospitalised persons with confirmed COVID-19 in Edo, Nigeria.DesignA multicentre cross-sectional survey.SettingPatients with COVID-19 hospitalised at the three government-designated treatment and isolation centres in Edo State, Nigeria.ParticipantsThe study was conducted from 15 April to 11 November 2020 among 489 patients with confirmed COVID-19 and in treatment and isolation centres in Edo State, Nigeria. The mean age of participants was 43.39 (SD=16.94) years. Male participants were 252 (51.5%) and female were 237 (48.5%).Main outcome measuresThe nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire for depression, (total score: 0–27, depression ≥10), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 for anxiety (total score: 0–21, anxiety ≥10), and social demographic and clinical characteristics for associated risk factors.ResultsOf the 489 participants, 49.1% and 38.0% had depressive and anxiety symptoms, respectively. The prevalence rates of depression, anxiety and combination of both were 16.2%, 12.9% and 9.0%, respectively. Moderate-severe symptoms of COVID-19, ≥14 days in isolation, worrying about the outcome of infection and stigma increased the risk of having depression and anxiety. Additionally, being separated/divorced increased the risk of having depression and having comorbidity increased the risk of having anxiety.ConclusionA substantial proportion of our participants experienced depression, anxiety and a combination of both especially in those who had the risk factors we identified. The findings underscore the need to address modifiable risk factors for psychiatric manifestations early in the course of the disease and integrate mental health interventions and psychosocial support into COVID-19 management guidelines.

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Psychiatric manifestations and associated risk factors among hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

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“…[12,13] Okogbenin et al in a retrospective analysis of psychiatric consultations in patients with Lassa fever infection concluded that mental health intervention could improve overall outcomes of Lassa fever disease. [25] Also, Okogbenin and Seb-Akahomen had recommended mental health and psychosocial intervention via tele mental health services as a useful alternative to face-to-face intervention, a model they reported helped ameliorate the mental health effects of COVID-19 infection in patients at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital’s treatment and isolation centre in Nigeria. [26] It is becoming apparent that deliberate efforts are needed to address the mental health and psychosocial effects of COVID-19 in persons with the disease.…”

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Psychiatric Manifestations and Associated Risk Factors among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria

Okogbenin

Seb-Akahomen

Edeawe

et al. 2021

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Objective The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had devastating effects globally. These effects are likely to result in mental health problems at different levels. Although studies have reported the mental health burden of the pandemic on the general population and frontline health workers, the impact of the disease on the mental health of patients in COVID-19 treatment and isolation centres have been understudied in Africa. We estimated the prevalence of depression and anxiety and associated risk factors in hospitalized persons with COVID-19. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 489 patients with COVID-19 at the three government-designated treatment and isolation centres in Edo State, Nigeria. The 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) tool were used to assess depression and anxiety respectively. Binary logistic regression was applied to determine risk factors of depression and anxiety. Results Of the 489 participants, 49.1% and 38.0% had depressive and anxiety symptoms respectively. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and combination of both were 16.2%, 12.9% and 9.0% respectively. Moderate-severe symptoms of COVID-19, ≥14 days in isolation, worrying about the outcome of infection and stigma increased the risk of having depression and anxiety. Additionally, being separated/divorced increased the risk of having depression and having comorbidity increased the risk of having anxiety. Conclusion A substantial proportion of our participants experienced depression, anxiety and a combination of both especially in those who had the risk factors we identified. The findings underscore the need to address these risk factors early in the course of the disease and integrate mental health interventions into COVID-19 management guidelines.

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“…The main focus of prevention is "community hygiene," to control the rat population [15][16][17][18].…”

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The Lassa Fever-A Threat in Covid-19

Nigam¹,

Thakkar²,

Naik³

et al. 2023

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The Lassa fever (Haemorrhagic, zoonotic disease) was founded in the town Lassa, Nigeria in 1969th, which is transmitted by rodents. It is an endemic disease located in West Africa. Nosocomial transmission is most common where there is inadequate supply of proper equipments. 80% people with Lassa virus are asymptomatic with an incubation period of 6-12 days. Having diverse symptoms the diagnosis of Lassa fever becomes difficult however clinical features and confirmed laboratory test makes diagnosis of Lassa fever possible. Antiviral drugs can be the mode of treatment for the same.

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One-Year Retrospective Review of Psychiatric Consultations in Lassa Fever, Southern Nigeria

Cited by 8 publications

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Psychiatric manifestations and associated risk factors among hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Psychiatric manifestations and associated risk factors among hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Psychiatric Manifestations and Associated Risk Factors among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria

The Lassa Fever-A Threat in Covid-19

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