Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health disorders (MHDs) are considered a serious public health concern globally. The burden of mental health conditions is estimated to be higher in low-income and middle-income countries, including Cameroon, where reliable estimates are lacking. This review aims to synthesise evidence on the prevalence of MHDs, the effectiveness of mental health management interventions and identify risk factors for MHDs in Cameroon.

Method

This review will systematically search electronic databases for studies focusing on one or more MHDs of interest within the context of Cameroon. We will include cohort, case-control and cross-sectional studies which assessed the prevalence or risk factors for MHDs in Cameroon and intervention studies to provide evidence on the effective

SUBMITTER: Ngwa CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10335464 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature