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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Psychiatric disorders among the HIV-positive population in Nigeria: A control study
Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Volume 63, No. 2, Year 2007
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Objective: This article estimates the point prevalence of psychiatric disorders in a sample of HIV-positive subjects in Nigeria in comparison with normal HIV-negative controls and evaluates the possible sociodemographic and clinical correlates of psychiatric disorders in HIV-positive subjects. Methods: HIV-positive subjects (n=88) and HIV-negative healthy controls (n=87) were assessed for their current diagnosis of DSM-IV psychiatric disorders via the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Sociodemographic and clinical details were also obtained. Results: The rate of psychiatric disorders in subjects with HIV was 59.1% compared to 19.5% in subjects without HIV infection [odds ratio (OR)=5.95, 95% confidence interval (CI)=3.02-11.75]. The subjects with HIV had significantly higher rates of affective disorders (OR=3.58, 95% CI=1.44-8.94), anxiety disorders (OR=3.57, 95% CI=1.65-7.72), and psychotic disorders (OR=1.10, 95% CI=1.01-1.12) than healthy controls. The factors significantly associated with psychiatric disorders include poor level of social support and stage of the disease. Conclusion: Psychiatric disorders are common in our Nigerian subjects with HIV, and the rates are significantly higher when compared to the healthy general population. Proactive identification and treatment of mental disorders should be integrated into HIV intervention policies in this region. © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Adewuya, Abiodun Olugbenga
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Afolabi, Muhammed Olanrewaju
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Ola, B. Adeyemi
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Ogundele, Olorunfemi Akinbode
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Ajibare, Adeola Olubunmi
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Oladipo, Bamidele F.
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Statistics
Citations: 93
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.jpsychores.2007.03.006
ISSN:
00223999
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Mental Health
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Cross Sectional Study
Case-Control Study
Study Locations
Nigeria