%0 Journal Article
%T Post-Stroke Depression at Teaching Hospital Center of Libreville
%A I. A. Camara
%A C. M. Coulibaly
%A N. Diouf Mbourou
%A P. M. Gnigone
%A G. A. G. Mambila Matsalou
%A A. Nsounda Mandzela
%A L. Oura
%A J. Nyangui Mapaga
%A U. D. Kombila
%A M. M. Moubecka
%A P. N. Kouna
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 5
%N 12
%P 1-11
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2018
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1105049
%X <div style="text-align:justify;">
	<span style="line-height:1.5;">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 &lt; 0.0001. Conclusion: These results suggest that the risk of developing depression after stroke increases with the motor deficit. The DSM-IV and MADRS scores remain neuropsychological examinations of choice for the diagnostic approach.</span>
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%K Depression
%K Stroke
%K Libreville
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/5301413