Incidence, prevalence and risk factors for comorbid mental illness among people with hypertension and type 2 diabetes in West Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: BMJ open

Volume: 14

Issue: 11

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  STOP NCD PROJECT, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, Accra, Ghana robbieayiku@gmail.com. Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK. STOP NCD PROJECT, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, Accra, Ghana. Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, Accra, Ghana. Dodowa Health Research Center, Ghana Health Service Research and Development Division, Accra, Ghana. Department of Psychiatry, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana. Public Health Faculty, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, Accra, Ghana. University of Ghana Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Accra, Ghana.

Abstract summary 

Mental illness remains a significant global health concern that affects diverse populations, including individuals living with hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes, predominantly in lower-income to middle-income countries. The association between non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental illness is firmly established globally, however, this connection has yet to be comprehensively explored in West Africa. Our systematic review and meta-analysis aim to synthesise existing evidence on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for comorbid mental illness with hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes in West Africa. This effort seeks to contribute to bridging the knowledge gap and facilitating the implementation of interventions tailored to this context.A comprehensive search will be conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, PsycINFO, Carin Info and CINAHL), supplemented by searches on the websites of the WHO and various countries' ministries of health, and references cited in relevant papers. Inclusion criteria specify studies conducted in countries from the Economic Community of West African States, reported from January 2000 until date of search, focusing on adults with hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes and mental illness. Exclusion criteria encompass studies outside the specified time frame, involving pregnant women, or lacking relevant outcomes. There will be no language restrictions for inclusion. Study selection, data extraction and risk of bias assessment will be carried out independently by at least two reviewers. We will employ pooled proportions of OR, risk ratio and mean differences to assess prevalence, and incidence of mental illness and heterogeneity will be assessed.This protocol does not require ethical approval; however, it is a part of a larger study on NCDs, which has received ethical clearance from the Ghana Health Service (ID NO: GHS-ERC 013/02/23). The results will be presented to stakeholders (policymakers and practitioners) and disseminated through conferences and peer-reviewed publications.CRD42023450732.

Authors & Co-authors:  Ayiku Roberta Naa Barkey RNB Jahan Yasmin Y Adjei-Banuah Nhyira Yaw NY Antwi Edward E Awini Elizabeth E Ohene Sammy S Agyepong Irene Akua IA Mirzoev Tolib T Amoakoh-Coleman Mary M

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Moitra M, Santomauro D, Collins PY, et al. The global gap in treatment coverage for major depressive disorder in 84 countries from 2000-2019: A systematic review and Bayesian meta-regression analysis. PLoS Med. 2022;19:e1003901. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003901.
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Identifiers
Doi : e081824
SSN : 2044-6055
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY;EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES;Health policy;Hypertension;MENTAL HEALTH
Study Design
Study Approach
Systemic Review
Country of Study
Ghana
Publication Country
England