Consistent reports indicate that hypertension is a particularly common finding in black
populations. Hypertension occurs at younger ages and is often more severe in terms of …

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of post-stroke depression (PSD), its associated
factors and impact on quality of life (QoL) among outpatients in a Nigerian hospital. Methods …

Background: Despite evidence linking depression to poor blood pressure (BP) control and
increased hypertension-related morbidity and mortality, there is paucity of data about …

Background. Most of the patients with hypertension (HTN) who undergo medical therapy
unaccompanied by psychological and behavioral interventions may not achieve their goal in …

Research Page 1 Page number not for citation purposes 1 Depression and medication-adherence
in patients with hypertension attending a tertiary health facility in South-West Nigeria Hannah …

Background: Psychiatric illnesses are an important group of co-morbidities that can occur
among patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Both these chronic conditions …

Purpose Bipolar affective disorder (BAD) and schizophrenia are two severe psychotic
conditions that are associated with disability. The present study was designed to compare …

Introduction Co-morbid depression in hypertension leads to non-adherence to anti-
hypertensive treatment. Objective To assess the magnitude and severity of depression and …

Existing evidence from research supports the desirability of integration of mental health
services into HIV care in order to mitigate the grave consequences of unattended mental …

Background Psychological morbidity and substance use disorders have been linked to
cardiovascular diseases; affecting patients' medical outcome and quality of life. However …