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Ibeneme, S.C., Nwosu, A., Anyachukwu, C.C., Ibeneme, G.C., Bakare, M.O., Fortwengel, G. and Limaye, D. (2017) Burden and Factors Associated with Post-Stroke Depression in East Central Nigeria. African Health Sciences, 17, 859-867.
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• TITLE: Post Stroke Depression: Experience at Abakaliki Nigeria

  AUTHORS: Chukwuemeka O. Eze, Olaronke F. Afolabi, Chioma Nwigbakpo, Chukwunonso Uche Ndulue

  KEYWORDS: Stroke, Depression, Neurology Clinics, Abakaliki, Nigeria

  JOURNAL NAME: World Journal of Neuroscience, Vol.12 No.2, March 31, 2022

  ABSTRACT: Background: Post stroke depression (PSD) is the most common psychiatric complication following stroke. There has not been any study to demonstrate its burden in Abakaliki, Nigeria. It is against this backdrop that we embarked on this study of the frequency and pattern of PSD in Abakaliki Nigeria. Method: This is a cross-sectional observational hospital based study undertaken at the Adult Neurology Outpatient Clinics of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria from February 2021 to July 2021 (6 months period). Results: Amongst the 110 stroke survivors enrolled in the study, 36 (32.7%) had Post Stroke Depression (PSD) with preponderance of mild type. Female gender and young age were associated with the presence of PSD. Conclusion: Post stroke depression is prevalent amongst stroke survivors in Abakaliki, Nigeria and more preponderant in women and young individuals.