Gender difference in the point prevalence, symptoms, comorbidity, and correlates of depression: findings from the Lagos State Mental Health Survey (LSMHS), Nigeria.

It is still unclear whether the gender difference in the rate of depression cuts across cultures or is specific to some depressive symptoms. This study evaluated the gender difference in current prevalence, symptoms, comorbidity, and correlates of depression in Lagos, Nigeria. A total of 11,246 adult participants (6525 females and 4712 males) in a face-to-face household survey were assessed for symptoms of depression.

Current prevalence, comorbidity and associated factors for symptoms of depression and generalised anxiety in the Lagos State Mental Health Survey (LSMHS), Nigeria.

Background: Depression and anxiety are very prevalent, highly co-morbid, burdensome with huge treatment gaps in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to estimate the current prevalence of symptoms of depression and generalised anxiety, examine co-morbid conditions and associated sociodemographic factors in Lagos state, Nigeria.

Methods: A face to face household survey completed by 11,246 adult participants (age 18-75years).

Effect of 2 Models of Care and Factors Predicting Patients' Adherence to Doctor's Appointment Attendance in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

Background: Provision of antiretroviral therapy in resource limited settings has put pressure on the available infrastructure.

Objectives: The study examined patients' adherence to Doctor's appointment attendance after an intervention changing the model of care and factors that predicted adherence.

Methods: Observational study was carried out over four years.