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Depression
Zinder National Hospital
Niger
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Abstract
Introduction :
Mood disorders are common psychiatric conditions that include mania, depression and bipolar disorder. The aim of this study was to examine the mood disorders in the psychiatric department of Zinder National Hospital.
Methodology :
This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024 in the psychiatry department of Zinder National Hospital.
Results :
Out of a total of 3,713 patients seen, 400 met the inclusion criteria, representing a frequency of 10.79%. The average age was 29 ± 7.5 years, with extremes of 15 and 79 years. Women accounted for 52.13% of the sample and single people for 42.75%. The unemployed accounted for 61.15% of patients, with a school enrolment rate of 76.75%. A history of psychiatric disorders was found in 44.50% of patients. Psychoactive substance use was noted in 24% of cases, including cannabis in 6.50%, tobacco in 5.25% and alcohol in 2.25%. A suicide attempt was reported in 11.53% of patients. The most common diagnosis was bipolar disorder type I (37.25%), followed by depressive disorder (26.00%) and bipolar disorder type II (18.25%). The use of traditional medicine was observed in 78.50% of patients. Treatment discontinuation was the main triggering factor in 24.81% of cases. Hospitalisation was necessary in 23% of cases. Neuroleptics were used in 63.50% of patients, and mood stabilisers, mainly carbamazepine, were the mainstay of treatment.
Conclusion :
Mood disorders remain common and constitute a major public health issue. They affect all sections of society, regardless of gender. They have numerous socioprofessional complications, including exposure to psychoactive substance use and suicide attempts.
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