Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Shittu RO

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Disorders among People Living with HIV/AIDS, in North Central Nigeria
  Author(s): Shittu RO, Issa BA, Olanrewaju GT, Mahmoud AO, Odeigah LO, Salami AK and Aderibigbe SAShittu RO, Issa BA, Olanrewaju GT, Mahmoud AO, Odeigah LO, Salami AK and Aderibigbe SA
  
  Background: Depressive disorders are a significant public health issue. They are prevalent, disabling, and often chronic, with a high economic burden to the society. Although depression is common, determining its prevalence across studies and within different segments of the HIV population is not easy, given the variety of methodological issues that warrant consideration. This study estimates the prevalence of depressive disorders and its correlates. Objectives: The study sought to determine the prevalence of depression among adults, HIV/AIDS respondents, attending HIV/AIDS clinic in Kwara State specialist Hospital, Sobi, Ilorin, Nigeria. Methods: This was a hospital based, cross sectional, descriptive study of three hundred adult HIV/AIDS patients attending the HIV clinic of Kwara State specialist hospital, Sobi, Ilorin from 1st of March to 30th July, 2013. Informed c.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000251

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