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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
environmental science
Prevalence of common mental disorders in a rural district of Kenya, and socio-demographic risk factors
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 9, No. 5, Year 2012
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Description
Association between common mental disorders (CMDs), equity, poverty and socio-economic functioning are relatively well explored in high income countries, but there have been fewer studies in low and middle income countries, despite the considerable burden posed by mental disorders, especially in Africa, and their potential impact on development. This paper reports a population-based epidemiological survey of a rural area in Kenya. A random sample of 2% of all adults living in private households in Maseno, Kisumu District of Nyanza Province, Kenya (50,000 population), were studied. The Clinical Interview Schedule-Revised (CIS-R) was used to determine the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMDs). Associations with socio-demographic and economic characteristics were explored. A CMD prevalence of 10.8% was found, with no gender difference. Higher rates of illness were found in those who were of older age and those in poor physical health. We conclude that CMDs are common in Kenya and rates are elevated among people who are older, and those in poor health. © 2012 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
Authors & Co-Authors
Jenkins, Rachel E.
United Kingdom, London
King's College London
Njenga, Frank Gitau
Kenya, Nairobi
Upper Hill Medical Centre Nairobi
Okonji, Marx M.O.
Kenya, Nairobi
Nairobi Hospital
Kigamwa, Pius A.
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Baraza, Makheti
Kenya, Nairobi
Ministry of Health Nairobi
Ayuyo, James
Kenya, Kisumu
Mildmay International Kenya
Singleton, Nicola
United Kingdom, London
Uk Drug Policy Commission
McManus, Sally
United Kingdom, London
Natcen Social Research
Kiima, David Musau
Kenya, Nairobi
Ministry of Health Nairobi
Statistics
Citations: 90
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 8
Identifiers
Doi:
10.3390/ijerph9051810
e-ISSN:
16604601
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Kenya