scholarly journals Prevalence of Common Mental Disorders in South Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadiq Naveed ◽  
Ahmed Waqas ◽  
Amna Mohyud Din Chaudhary ◽  
Sham Kumar ◽  
Noureen Abbas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Stimulant Use ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Policymaking And Implementation ◽  
Meta Regression Analysis

South Asian countries report the highest prevalence of common mental disorders (CMDs) globally. This systematic review and meta-analysis report the pooled prevalence of CMDs among the South Asian countries. Database searches were conducted in eight electronic databases. Titles, abstracts, full-text screening, and extraction of data on the event rate of 17 indicators of CMDs were performed by two independent reviewers. A total of 160 studies were included and data analysis was done using the Comprehensive Meta-analysis Software (v.3). A prevalence of depressive symptoms was 26.4% among 173,449 participants, alcohol abuse was 12.9% (n = 107,893); anxiety 25.8% (n = 70,058); tobacco smoking 18.6% (n = 84,965); PTSD 17.2% (n = 42,298); mixed anxiety and depression 28.4% (n = 11,102); suicidal behaviors 6.4% (n = 25,043); misuse of opiates 0.8% (n = 37,304); tobacco chewing 21.0% (n = 10,586); use of cannabis 3.4% (n = 10,977); GAD 2.9% (n = 70,058); bipolar disorder 0.6% (n = 7,197); IV drug abuse 2.5% (n = 15,049); panic disorder 0.01% (n = 28,087); stimulant use 0.9% (n = 1,414); OCD 1.6% (n = 8,784) and phobic disorders 1.8% (n = 27,754). This study reported a high prevalence of CMDs in South Asian countries; necessitating further research on psychiatric epidemiology in those contexts. It informs the need for effective policymaking and implementation of culturally appropriate multilevel interventions.

scholarly journals Prevalence of common mental disorders in adult Syrian refugees resettled in high income Western countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas P. Nguyen ◽  
Maria Gabriela Uribe Guajardo ◽  
Berhe W. Sahle ◽  
Andre M. N. Renzaho ◽  
Shameran Slewa-Younan
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
High Income ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Pooled Prevalence

Abstract Background The immense social upheaval and ongoing humanitarian crisis created by the 2011 war in Syria has forced millions of civilians to flee their homeland, many of whom seek refugee status in Western nations. Whilst it is known that the prevalence of mental illness is higher within refugee populations, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to pool the prevalence rates of common mental disorders (namely posttraumatic stress disorder, depression and generalized anxiety disorder) in adult Syrian refugees resettled in high income Western countries. Methods Seven electronic databases (Medline, PsychInfo, CINAHL, PTSDpubs, SCOPUS, PubMed and Embase) were searched up to the 31st of December 2020. Using pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria, relevant articles were screened by title and abstract, and later by full text. A meta-analysis was used to estimate the prevalence rates for each mental illness. Results Eleven studies met the eligibility criteria for the systematic review. Nine of these studies had a low-moderate risk of bias and were included in the meta-analysis. Of the 4873 refugees included in the meta-analysis, the total pooled prevalence rate of having any of the three mental disorders was 33% (CI 95%, 27-40%), 40% for anxiety (CI 95%, 31-50%), 31% for depression (CI 95%, 20-44%) and 31% for PTSD (CI 95%, 22-41%). A meta-regression revealed that the total pooled prevalence rate for having any of the three mental disorders was not influenced by age, host country, duration in host country, educational or marital status. Conclusions Despite significant study heterogeneity, the prevalence rates of common mental disorders in adult Syrian refugees resettled in high-income Western countries are significantly higher than reported rates in the general population.

scholarly journals Prevalence of antenatal depression in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Mahendran ◽  
S Puthussery ◽  
M Amalan
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
South Asia ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Antenatal Depression ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Pooled Prevalence

Abstract Background Antenatal depression carries significant adverse implications for the health and well-being of women, babies and their families. While prevalence of perinatal mental disorders in low-and lower-middle-income countries tends to be higher compared to high-income countries, rates tend to vary widely among countries in certain regions such as South Asia. This study estimated the pooled prevalence of antenatal depression in South Asia and examined variations in individual countries. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. A comprehensive search was conducted on thirteen electronic databases and grey sources for articles published between 1·1·2007 and 31·5·2018 from South Asian countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Studies reporting quantitative prevalence estimates of antenatal depression using a validated diagnostic/ screening tool identified, screened and appraised using a two-stage process. A meta-analysis was conducted using the proportion (%) of pregnant women identified as having antenatal depression as the primary outcome. Results Thirty-three studies involving 13,087 pregnant women were included in the meta-analysis. Overall pooled prevalence was 24·57% (95% CI: 19·34, 30·69). Prevalence rates for India (17·74%, 95% CI: 11·19, 26·96) and Sri Lanka (15·87%, 95% CI: 14·04, 17·88) were lower compared to the overall prevalence whereas the rates for Pakistan (32·2%, 95% CI: 23·11, 42·87) and Nepal (50%, 95% CI: 35·64,64·36) were higher. Conclusions While robust prevalence studies are sparse in most South Asian countries, one in four pregnant women is likely to experience antenatal depression in the region. The issue needs to be recognised in health policy and practice for resource allocation and capacity building at regional and national levels for prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Key messages One in four pregnant women is likely to experience antenatal depression in South Asia region. Targeted efforts are needed at national and regional levels for prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among South Asian pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Mahbubul H Siddiqee ◽  
Badhan Bhattacharjee ◽  
Umme Ruman Siddiqee ◽  
Mohammad Meshbhaur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Vitamin D Insufficiency ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Significant Heterogeneity ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Pooled Prevalence

Abstract Insufficiency of vitamin D, during pregnancy, is a common cause of various pregnancy-related complications. Despite such insufficiency being frequently reported among South Asian pregnant women, the absence of systematic review and meta-analysis renders the true extent of this problem poorly characterized. In this systematic review, three main databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar) were searched for original studies. We included original studies published between 1st January 2001 to 31st December 2019, conducted on pregnant women who lived in South Asian countries and reported the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among the study participants. Twenty studies with a total of 7,804 participants from four South Asian countries finally met our selection criteria. Overall pooled prevalence of insufficiency was 65% [95 % CI: 51% to 78%] with a significant heterogeneity (I2 = 99.37 %; p = 0.00). The average level of vitamin D ranged from 9 ng/mL to 24.86 ng/mL with a weighted mean of 16.37 ng/mL (weighted standard deviation 7.13 ng/mL). The highest prevalence of insufficiency was found in Pakistan (76%) followed by India (67%), Bangladesh (64%), and Nepal (14%). Results obtained in this study suggest that vitamin D insufficiency is highly prevalent among South Asian pregnant women. Being the first systematic review in this region, findings from this study will help in future studies and strengthen the evidence for policymakers to develop effective mitigation strategies.

Prevalence of PTSD and common mental disorders amongst ambulance personnel: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (9) ◽  
pp. 897-909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Petrie ◽  
Josie Milligan-Saville ◽  
Aimée Gayed ◽  
Mark Deady ◽  
Andrea Phelps ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Ambulance Personnel

scholarly journals Prevalence of Budd-Chiari Syndrome during Pregnancy or Puerperium: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weirong Ren ◽  
Xiang Li ◽  
Jia Jia ◽  
Yan Xia ◽  
Fengrong Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Budd Chiari Syndrome ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Common Risk Factor ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Chiari Syndrome ◽  
Huge Variation

Women during pregnancy or puerperium are likely to develop Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS). However, the reported prevalence of pregnancy-related BCS varied considerably among studies. Our study aims to systematically review this issue. Overall, 817 papers were initially identified via the PubMed, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Chinese Scientific and Technological Journal databases. Twenty of them were eligible. The prevalence of pregnancy-related BCS varied from 0% to 21.5%. The pooled prevalence was 6.8% (95% CI: 3.9–10.5%) in all BCS patients, 6.3% (95% CI: 3.8–9.4%) in primary BCS patients, and 13.1% (95% CI: 7.1–20.7%) in female BCS patients. Among them, one study was carried out in Africa with a prevalence of 10.6%; 14 studies in Asian countries with a pooled prevalence of 7.1% (95% CI: 3.1–12.6%); and 5 studies in European countries with a pooled prevalence of 5.0% (95% CI: 3.1–7.3%). The pooled prevalence was 6.7% (95% CI: 2.6–12.3%) in studies published before 2005 and 7.3% (95% CI: 4.2–12.5%) in those published after 2005. In conclusion, pregnancy is a relatively common risk factor for BCS, but there is a huge variation in the prevalence among studies. Physicians should be aware of pregnancy-related BCS.

scholarly journals Burden of cervical lesion in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayele Semachew ◽  
Tadesse Dagget ◽  
Yeshiwork Beyene ◽  
Getnet Dessie ◽  
Aklilu Endalamaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Random Effect Model ◽  
Cervical Lesion ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Meta Regression Analysis ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Though cervical cancer is largely preventable, it is still the second most common female cancer globally and the leading cause of cancer deaths among females in African. Though many efforts has been done to study the burden of the disease in Ethiopia, there are still fragmented primary studies reported cervical lesion. Hence, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed in estimating the pooled prevalence of cervical cancer and its trend in Ethiopia. Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using available data. PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, Science Direct, Google Scholar, African Index Medicus (AIM), African Journals Online databases and Ethiopian University research repositories were searched following the Preferred Items for Systematic review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guideline. STATA 15 statistical software was used to analyse the data. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality appraisal tool for meta-analysis. Heterogeneity between studies was assessed using Cochrane Q test and I2 test statistics based on the random effects model. A random effect model was computed to estimate the pooled prevalence of cervical lesion in Ethiopia. In addition, the trend of cervical lesion in the country was depicted. Result: Fifteen studies with a total of 25,348 participants were included in the analysis. The overall pooled prevalence of cervical lesion was 16.36 (95 CI: 10.97-21.75). The subgroup analysis by region showed the highest prevalence of cervical lesion at the Southern Nations and Nationalities Peoples Region (19.65%; 95% CI: 15.51 – 23.80). The trend of cervical lesion showed an increased pattern overtime from 1992 to 2018 in the meta-regression analysis. Conclusion: One among six of the study participants had cervical lesion. The trend also showed that there is still an increased cervical lesion in the country. Best practices in achieving high vaccination coverage shall be adapted from other successful countries. Key words: Cervical cancer, cervical lesion, systematic review, Ethiopia

scholarly journals Correction to: Stigma for common mental disorders in racial minorities and majorities a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozlem Eylem ◽  
Leonore de Wit ◽  
Annemieke van Straten ◽  
Lena Steubl ◽  
Zaneta Melissourgaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Racial Minorities

scholarly journals The D614G virus mutation enhances anosmia in COVID-19 patients: Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies from South Asia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher S von Bartheld ◽  
Molly M Hagen ◽  
Rafal Butowt
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
South Asia ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Virus Entry ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Virus Binding ◽  
Asian Populations ◽  
Ethnic Populations ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Virus Strains

The prevalence of chemosensory dysfunction in patients with COVID-19 varies greatly between populations. It is unclear whether such differences are due to factors at the level of the human host, or at the level of the coronavirus, or both. At the host level, the entry proteins which allow virus binding and entry have variants with distinct properties, and the frequency of such variants differs between ethnicities. At the level of the virus, the D614G mutation enhances virus entry to the host cell. Since the two virus strains (D614 and G614) co-existed in the first six months of the pandemic in most populations, it has been difficult to distinguish between contributions of the virus and contributions of the host for anosmia. To answer this question, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies in South Asian populations when either the D614 or the G614 virus was dominant. We show that populations infected predominantly with the G614 virus had a much higher prevalence of anosmia (pooled prevalence of 31.8%) compared with the same ethnic populations infected mostly with the D614 virus strain (pooled anosmia prevalence of 5.3%). We conclude that the D614G mutation is a major contributing factor that increases the prevalence of anosmia in COVID-19, and that this enhanced effect on olfaction constitutes a previously unrecognized phenotype of the D614G mutation. The new virus strains that have additional mutations on the background of the D614G mutation can be expected to cause a similarly increased prevalence of chemosensory dysfunctions.

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