Epidemiology of depressive disorders in people living with hypertension in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Better knowledge of epidemiology of depressive disorders in people living with hypertension can help to implement pertinent strategies to address its burden. The objective was to estimate the prevalence of depressive disorders and symptoms in people living with hypertension in Africa.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

PubMed, EMBASE, African Index Medicus, African Journals OnLine were searched up to 31 January 2020, regardless of the language of publication.

Eligibility criteria

We included studies conducted among adult patients with hypertension (≥18 years) living in Africa and reporting the prevalence of depressive disorders and symptoms.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two independent investigators selected studies, ext

SUBMITTER: Endomba FT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7733170 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature