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A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiology of depression in people living with HIV in east Africa
BACKGROUND: Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) and is associated with poor quality …
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Piloting a mental health training programme for community health workers in South Africa: an exploration of changes in knowledge, confidence and attitudes
BACKGROUND: There is a shortage of trained mental health workers in spite of the significant contribution of psychiatric disorders to …
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Adverse childhood experiences among patients with substance use disorders at a referral psychiatric hospital in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Substance use disorders are a major cause of health and social problems worldwide. Research evidence shows a strong graded …
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Prevalence of psychological distress among parents of children with intellectual disabilities in Malawi
BACKGROUND: Children with intellectual disabilities are common and are increasing in number as more children survive globally. In stark contrast …
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Validation of the posttraumatic stress disorder checklist – 5 (PCL-5) in a primary care population with high HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: There is a dearth of validated tools measuring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in low and middle-income countries in sub-Saharan …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding depression among primary health care providers in Fako division, Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Mental health and mental illness are often overlooked in the management of patients in our health services. Depression is …
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The relationship between childhood adversity, recent stressors, and depression in college students attending a South African university
BACKGROUND: College students are at risk of depression. This risk may be increased by the experience of childhood adversity and/or …
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Association between migraine and suicidal behavior among Ethiopian adults
BACKGROUND: Despite the significant impact of migraine on patients and societies, few studies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have …
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Prevalence of positive depression screen among post miscarriage women- A cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Miscarriages are a common pregnancy complication affecting about 10-15% of pregnancies. Miscarriages may be associated with a myriad of …
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Coping strategies of women with postpartum depression symptoms in rural Ethiopia: a cross-sectional community study
BACKGROUND: Most women with postpartum depression (PPD) in low- and middle-income countries remain undiagnosed and untreated, despite evidence for adverse …
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The association between neighbourhood-level deprivation and depression: evidence from the south african national income dynamics study
BACKGROUND: Depression contributes substantially to the burden of disease in South Africa. Little is known about how neighbourhoods affect the …
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The influence of caregiver depression on adolescent mental health outcomes: findings from refugee settlements in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Family-level predictors, including caregiver depression, are considered important influences on adolescent mental health. Adolescent depression and anxiety in refugee …
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Early adversity and psychiatric symptoms – a prospective study on Ethiopian mothers and their children
BACKGROUND: Maternal exposure to adversity during the perinatal period has been associated with increased susceptibility for psychiatric symptoms in the …
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Prevalence and correlates for ADHD and relation with social and academic functioning among children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), its associated correlates and relations with …
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Violence and depression among men who have sex with men in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to be at an increased risk of Violence, HIV transmission and …
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Antenatal depressive symptoms and perinatal complications: a prospective study in rural Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Antenatal depressive symptoms affect around 12.3% of women in in low and middle income countries (LMICs) and data are …
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Autism Spectrum disorders (ASD) in South Asia: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders. The prevalence of ASD in many South Asian …
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A process evaluation exploring the lay counsellor experience of delivering a task shared psycho-social intervention for perinatal depression in Khayelitsha, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Task sharing of psycho-social interventions for perinatal depression has been shown to be feasible, acceptable and effective in low …
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Prevalence and factors associated with depression among medical students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Depression is an important contributor to the global burden disease that affects people of communities all over the world. …
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Adaptation of the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire (RLCQ) to measure stressful life events in adults residing in an urban megapolis in Pakistan
BACKGROUND: Contextually relevant stressful life events are integral to the quantification of stress. None such measures have been adapted for …