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Prevalence of significant depressive symptoms and associated factors among facially disfigured pediatric Noma patients in Nigeria: A single-centre cross-sectional study

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  • Olalekan Vincent Ata
  • Ruth Ifeoluwa Oladele
  • Ifeoluwa Adetula
  • Deborah Iyanuoluwa Akinrinde
  • Kehinde David Arokoyo

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Noma is a neglected tropical disease that causes severe facial disfigurement and significant morbidity, yet there is limited evidence regarding the psychological well-being of affected children. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms and identify associated factors among pediatric Noma patients attending the Noma Children Hospital in Sokoto, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 244 pediatric patients aged 6–16 years who had been facially disfigured by Noma and were undergoing rehabilitation or awaiting surgery. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) to assess depressive symptoms. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify predictors of high depressive symptoms. Statistical significance was set at p

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  • Olalekan Vincent Ata & Ruth Ifeoluwa Oladele & Ifeoluwa Adetula & Deborah Iyanuoluwa Akinrinde & Kehinde David Arokoyo, 2026. "Prevalence of significant depressive symptoms and associated factors among facially disfigured pediatric Noma patients in Nigeria: A single-centre cross-sectional study," PLOS Mental Health, Public Library of Science, vol. 3(4), pages 1-11, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pmen00:0000583
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmen.0000583
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