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• TITLE: Post-Stroke Depression at Teaching Hospital Center of Libreville

  AUTHORS: I. A. Camara, C. M. Coulibaly, N. Diouf Mbourou, P. M. Gnigone, G. A. G. Mambila Matsalou, A. Nsounda Mandzela, L. Oura, J. Nyangui Mapaga, U. D. Kombila, M. M. Moubecka, P. N. Kouna

  KEYWORDS: Depression, Stroke, Libreville

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.5 No.12, December 28, 2018

  ABSTRACT: Introduction: Post-stroke depression occurs in a context of stroke characterized by sadness, loss of interest, feelings of guilt, loss of appetite, a feeling of tiredness, and a lack of concentration. Material and Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study from January 1, 2013 to September 30, 2016. For the diagnosis of post-stroke depression, neuropsychological tests (DSM-IV and MADRS) were used. The collection approach was a maintenance survey followed by an examination. Results: From 153 stroke patients, 48.4% (n = 74) had post-stroke depression. Depressed mood was noted in 50.3% and 43.8% had a marked decrease in interest. 67.9% of these patients had a primary level of education. Widows had 4.2 times the risk of post-stroke depression, and married and retired patients were 3 times more likely than public servants. The occurrence of post-stroke depression was significantly related to the presence of motor deficit in our patients, p