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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Relationship between depression and quality of life in persons with HIV infection in Nigeria
International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Volume 38, No. 1, Year 2008
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Objective: Despite the fact that two-thirds of all the people with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the emotional state and quality of life (QOL) of subjects with HIV in this region. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between clinical depression and quality of life in a group of HIV sero-positive subjects in Nigeria. Methods: Subjects with HIV infection (n = 87) completed a questionnaire detailing sociodemographic and HIV related variables. The subjects were assessed for the diagnosis of depression using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) and their subjective health related quality of life (QOL) was assessed using the short version of the WHO quality of life scale (WHOQOL-BREF). Results: There were 25 (28.7%) subjects with diagnosis of depression. Lower educational level correlated with poorer QOL in all the domains of WHOQOL-BREF except the "social relationship" domain. Also, poor social support correlated with poorer QOL scores on domains of "physical health" and "social relationship" and presence of medical problems was significantly associated with poorer scores on domains of "physical health" and "psychological health." Diagnosis of depression was significantly correlated with poorer QOL in all domains except the "social relationship" domain. Conclusion: Poorer health related QOL in Nigerian subjects with HIV was associated with depression, lower educational and socioeconomic levels, and poor social support. Early identification and referral of patients with depression needs to be incorporated into intervention programs designed for HIV infected individuals in this region. © 2008, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc.
Authors & Co-Authors
Adewuya, Abiodun Olugbenga
Nigeria, Lagos
Lagos State University
Afolabi, Muhammed Olanrewaju
Nigeria, Ogbomoso
Ladoke Akintola University
Ola, B. Adeyemi
Nigeria, Lagos
Lagos State University
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
Fakande, Ibiyemi
Unknown Affiliation
Statistics
Citations: 111
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.2190/PM.38.1.d
ISSN:
00912174
e-ISSN:
15413527
Research Areas
Disability
Infectious Diseases
Mental Health
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Study Locations
Nigeria