Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Jinja, Uganda
Research Article
Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Depression among People with Oculocutaneous Albinism in Jinja, Uganda-A Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Inena Wa Inena Gaylord*, Binti Mosunga Patricia, EtongoMozebo Sebastien, Alinatwe Rache, Peter Ogik, Kizza Faruck, Fazira Karuma, Ciza Pierre, Bambale Limengo, Ilunga Muland Roger, Joshua Muhumuza, Mutume Nzanzu Bives, Wingfield Rehmus, Forry Ben and Kirabira Joseph
Background: Depression is among the common psychiatric disorders with high prevalence in the general population. This prevalence is higher in vulnerable populations including people living with albinism. Despite the fact that several aspects linked with it have been found among people with Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA) in the Busoga region, limited information is available regarding prevalence of depression and its associated factors in the study area. The main objective of the present study was to determine the factors associated with the prevalence of depression among people with Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA) in Jinja.
Methods: A cross-sectional design was used to capture data from a study sample size of 384 adults living with Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA) who were involved in completion of the screening tests for depression Hop.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0487.23.13.461