Open AccessRisk factors of post-stroke depression among stroke survivors in Lagos, Nigeria
Author(s) -
JO Oladiji,
Sra Akinbo,
Olatunji F. Aina,
CB Aiyejusunle
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
african journal of psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1994-8220
DOI - 10.4314/ajpsy.v12i1.30278
Subject(s) - stroke (engine) , depression (economics) , medicine , laterality , anxiety , physical therapy , psychology , psychiatry , audiology , mechanical engineering , engineering , economics , macroeconomics
Stroke is an important neurological problem and a leading cause of death in clinical practice. Among survivors, over half have significant disabilities; and/ or psychiatric complications most especially Post-stroke depression (PSD). The study aimed to establish prevalence and risk factors for post stroke depression.