Depression among general outpatients: A cross sectional study at Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, North East Nigeria
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder among general outpatients. It has been studied in most parts of Nigeria, however there is paucity of data in the insurgency ravaged geopolitical zone of Nigeria i.e north east Nigeria, hence the need to bring into limelight this public health problem. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of depression, socio demographic and clinical variables associated with depression among general outpatients in Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, North East Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional descriptive survey was conducted between August and December 2017 among patients who attended the General Out Patient Department of Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, Nigeria. Out of the 420participants recruited for the study, 404 respondents completed the study. Data was collected using a semi structured questionnaire for socio demographic characteristics of respondents and depression was assessed by the physicians using Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Results: Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. The age of the respondents ranged between 18 to 60
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Dr Oderinde Kehinde Oyeyemi
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