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Depressive symptoms and quality of life prior to metabolic surgery in Cape Town, South Africa
Conclusion: This study highlights the complex interplay between metabolic, clinical and psychiatric factors in patients undergoing metabolic surgery. The study highlights the vital role of a psychiatrist as part of a multidisciplinary team pre- and post-operatively in the early identification of depressive symptoms. Psychiatrists may have an important role to play as part of the multidisciplinary team in metabolic surgery, including screening for mental health problems pre- and post-operatively, providing psychoeducation and relevant pharmacological treatment and psychotherapy where needed.Contribution: This study expands ...
Source: South African Journal of Psychiatry - February 9, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Wilma M. Kruger-Steyn, Jeanne Lubbe, Kerry-Ann Louw, Laila Asmal Source Type: research

Prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviour among a national population-based sample of adults in Zambia
Conclusion: Almost 1 in 10 participants was engaged in suicidal behaviour in the past 12 months, and several associated indicators were found that can  assist in planning interventions. 
Source: South African Journal of Psychiatry - February 8, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer Source Type: research

Post-stroke depression: Prevalence, associated factors and impact on quality of life among outpatients in a Nigerian hospital
Conclusion: Depression was 20-fold prevalent in stroke survivors compared to controls with stable hypertension, and sevenfold the life-time prevalence reported among adult general population in Nigeria. Furthermore, increased health care bills per month, significant post-stroke disability and poorer QoL indicated survivors more likely to have depression. Findings in this study support the need to pay closer attention to psychosocial needs of stroke survivors to improve well-being. Future longitudinal study on psychosocial burden of stroke is warranted.
Source: South African Journal of Psychiatry - March 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research