Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review
Objectives This review aimed to synthesise evidence on (1) the prevalence of common mental health disorders (MHDs) in Cameroon; (2) the effectiveness of mental health management interventions; (3) the risk factors for common MHDs in Cameroon and (4) map the state of research on common mental disorde...
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| author | Emmanuel Kah Che Henry Ngwa John Njuma Libwea Marion Keinamma Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy Limkile Mpofu Tchokokam Patricia Rejoice Uche Obiora Danga Aloleko Ines Ngo Valery Ngo Egbe Henrieta Oneke Crayton E Bessong Ngozi Margaret Oguguah Eman Sobh |
| author_facet | Emmanuel Kah Che Henry Ngwa John Njuma Libwea Marion Keinamma Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy Limkile Mpofu Tchokokam Patricia Rejoice Uche Obiora Danga Aloleko Ines Ngo Valery Ngo Egbe Henrieta Oneke Crayton E Bessong Ngozi Margaret Oguguah Eman Sobh |
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| description | Objectives This review aimed to synthesise evidence on (1) the prevalence of common mental health disorders (MHDs) in Cameroon; (2) the effectiveness of mental health management interventions; (3) the risk factors for common MHDs in Cameroon and (4) map the state of research on common mental disorders in Cameroon.Design A systematic review.Data sources We performed a comprehensive search for articles in major public health databases including PubMed, Scopus, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL from inception of each database to June 2022.Eligibility criteria Published articles on the prevalence, risk factors or intervention for management of common MHDs in Cameroon met the inclusion criteria for this systematic review.Data extraction and synthesis The abstract and full-text screening, and data extraction were performed independently by at least two researchers. The results have been reported based on a narrative synthesis.Results After the screening stages, 32 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this study. A high prevalence of common MHDs among different groups, including teenage mothers, students and people living with HIV, was observed. We identified important risk factors for these conditions in the general population and among high-risk groups. We also identified two interventions which show promising results for the management of depression among individuals with HIV in Cameroon.Conclusion Our review recorded a high prevalence of common MHDs and identified important risk factors for MHDs among different groups. Increased priority and participatory action with all stakeholders including individuals, communities/policy holders and in research where a huge gap remains to be filled, is crucial in reducing the burden of MHDs in Cameroon.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022348427. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c2affea489924939aefb4aabc7b755bb2025-01-28T19:20:15ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Public Health2753-42942024-04-012110.1136/bmjph-2023-000224Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic reviewEmmanuel Kah0Che Henry Ngwa1John Njuma Libwea2Marion Keinamma3Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy4Limkile Mpofu5Tchokokam Patricia6Rejoice Uche Obiora7Danga Aloleko Ines8Ngo Valery Ngo9Egbe Henrieta Oneke10Crayton E Bessong11Ngozi Margaret Oguguah12Eman Sobh13Africa Capacity Building Foundation, Harare, ZimbabweDepartment of Epidemiology and Population Health, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonDirectorate for Disease Control, Epidemics and Pandemics, Ministry of Public Health, La Habana, CubaPan Africa Christian University, Nairobi, KenyaAfrica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaHealth Economics, HIV/AIDS, Research Division (HEARD), University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South AfricaDistrict Medical Center Obili, Yaounde, CameroonDepartment of Community Health and Health Promotion, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonNational School of Agro-Industrial Sciences (ENSAI), University of Ngaoundere, Ngaounde, CameroonDenis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, Yaoundé, CameroonDepartment of Nursing-A&H Institute of Health Management, Limbe, Cameroon, Limbe, CameroonDepartment of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, Lund University, Lund, SwedenFisheries Resources, Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research Lagos Nigeria, Lagos, NigeriaChest Diseases Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, EgyptObjectives This review aimed to synthesise evidence on (1) the prevalence of common mental health disorders (MHDs) in Cameroon; (2) the effectiveness of mental health management interventions; (3) the risk factors for common MHDs in Cameroon and (4) map the state of research on common mental disorders in Cameroon.Design A systematic review.Data sources We performed a comprehensive search for articles in major public health databases including PubMed, Scopus, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL from inception of each database to June 2022.Eligibility criteria Published articles on the prevalence, risk factors or intervention for management of common MHDs in Cameroon met the inclusion criteria for this systematic review.Data extraction and synthesis The abstract and full-text screening, and data extraction were performed independently by at least two researchers. The results have been reported based on a narrative synthesis.Results After the screening stages, 32 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this study. A high prevalence of common MHDs among different groups, including teenage mothers, students and people living with HIV, was observed. We identified important risk factors for these conditions in the general population and among high-risk groups. We also identified two interventions which show promising results for the management of depression among individuals with HIV in Cameroon.Conclusion Our review recorded a high prevalence of common MHDs and identified important risk factors for MHDs among different groups. Increased priority and participatory action with all stakeholders including individuals, communities/policy holders and in research where a huge gap remains to be filled, is crucial in reducing the burden of MHDs in Cameroon.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022348427.https://bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000224.full |
| spellingShingle | Emmanuel Kah Che Henry Ngwa John Njuma Libwea Marion Keinamma Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy Limkile Mpofu Tchokokam Patricia Rejoice Uche Obiora Danga Aloleko Ines Ngo Valery Ngo Egbe Henrieta Oneke Crayton E Bessong Ngozi Margaret Oguguah Eman Sobh Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review BMJ Public Health |
| title | Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review |
| title_full | Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review |
| title_short | Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review |
| title_sort | prevalence risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in cameroon a systematic review |
| url | https://bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000224.full |
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