Predictors of caregiver burden after stroke in Nigeria: Effect on psychosocial well-being.

Background: Family caregivers (CGs) are critical to the care and recovery of stroke survivors (SSs), particularly in the community. However, little is known about their psychosocial well-being, especially in developing countries. In this study, we assessed CG burden, psychiatric morbidity, quality of life (QoL), and predictors of burden.

Relationship between anxiety disorders and domains of health related quality of life among Nigerians with breast cancer.

Purpose: Health Related Quality of life (HRQoL) is increasingly recognised as an important indicator of outcome and well-being in oncology care. We set out in this study to evaluate whether significant association exists between anxiety disorders (ADs) and HRQoL in breast cancer, such that any intervention addressing ADs would potentially improve HRQoL.

Methods: A cross sectional evaluation of 200 attendees of an oncology clinic was done using designed questionnaire to gather socio-demographic and clinical data.

Late-life depression: Burden, severity and relationship with social support dimensions in a West African community.

Objectives: The occurrence of depression in old age is often linked with grave consequences. The purpose of this study is to investigate the burden of depression and its relationship with perceived social support among the elderly in a West African community setting.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, participants made up of 350 elders aged 60 years and above were selected through multi-stage random sampling technique.