Prevalence and associated factors of depression among refugees in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Depression is a common and debilitating mental health issue among refugees in East Africa, who face numerous challenges. However, there is a lack of systematic reviews and meta-analyses that have explored the pooled prevalence and associated factors of depression among refugees in East Africa. This study aims to investigate the pooled prevalence of depression and its associated factors among refugees living in East Africa.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted across several databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, African Journals of Online (AJOL), and Google Scholar. The quality of the included studies was assessed using a Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality appraisal tool. Statistical analysis was carried out using STATA-17 software p

SUBMITTER: Shibeshi AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657704 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature