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Examining associations between mental health and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (C-NCDs) among older adults in Wakiso, Uganda

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  • Robert M Bulamba
  • Fred Nalugoda
  • James Nkale
  • Godfrey Kigozi
  • A Malachi Ochieng
  • Emmanuel Kyasanku
  • Stephen Watya
  • Vitalis Ofumbi Olwa
  • Alex Daama
  • Violet Nkwanzi
  • Deusdedit Kiwanuka
  • Stephen Mugamba
  • Grace Kigozi
  • Jennifer Wagman
  • Anna Mia Ekström
  • Gertrude Nakigozi
  • Amanda P Miller

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Background: Globally, the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases (C-NCDs) and occurrence of multi-morbidity specifically, has been increasing and will continue to rise as life expectancy increases. The burden of mental health disorders has also been rising globally. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), literature on these health issues, which are interrelated, is scarce. This study assesses the prevalence of C-NCDs, and depressive and anxiety symptomology and examines the relationship between these issues among a sample of older adults in Uganda. Methods: Between 2021–2022, 604 consenting adults aged 35 years and older were surveyed on a broad range of health issues for the ongoing AMBSO Population Health Surveillance (APHS) cohort study in Wakiso district. Descriptive analyses were performed to characterize the burden of C-NCDs (e.g. diabetes, hypertension), depression (PHQ-9 using a cutoff of

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  • Robert M Bulamba & Fred Nalugoda & James Nkale & Godfrey Kigozi & A Malachi Ochieng & Emmanuel Kyasanku & Stephen Watya & Vitalis Ofumbi Olwa & Alex Daama & Violet Nkwanzi & Deusdedit Kiwanuka & Steph, 2024. "Examining associations between mental health and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (C-NCDs) among older adults in Wakiso, Uganda," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(6), pages 1-15, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0293993
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293993
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