Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome and its components in adults with psychotic disorders in Eldoret, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A high prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in patients with psychotic disorders may increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases. Unfortunately, relatively little work in this field has emerged from low-resourced contexts. This study investigated the prevalence, correlates, and treatment patterns of metabolic disorders in patients with psychotic disorders in Western Kenya.

Methods

300 patients with psychosis and 300 controls were recruited at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. Data on demographic characteristics, weight, height, abdominal circumference, blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid profile, and treatments were collected. Categorical and continuous data were compared between the patient and control groups using Pearson's

SUBMITTER: Kwobah E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7799838 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature