Alcohol use disorders
Alcohol use disorders consist of disorders characterised by compulsive heavy alcohol use
and loss of control over alcohol intake. Alcohol use disorders are some of the most prevalent …
and loss of control over alcohol intake. Alcohol use disorders are some of the most prevalent …
Estimating the global treatment rates for depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Depression is considered a global crisis due to its high prevalence and
associated disabilities. The burden posed by depression could be reduced by increasing …
associated disabilities. The burden posed by depression could be reduced by increasing …
Global variation in diabetes diagnosis and prevalence based on fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c
Nature medicine, 2023 - nature.com
Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) are both used to diagnose
diabetes, but these measurements can identify different people as having diabetes. We used …
diabetes, but these measurements can identify different people as having diabetes. We used …
[HTML][HTML] Explanatory models of depression in sub-Saharan Africa: Synthesis of qualitative evidence
Debate about the cross-cultural relevance of depression has been central to cross-cultural
psychiatry and global mental health. Although there is now a wealth of evidence pertaining …
psychiatry and global mental health. Although there is now a wealth of evidence pertaining …
Under detection of depression in primary care settings in low and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Depression is one of the commonest mental disorders in primary care but is
poorly identified. The objective of this review was to determine the level of detection of …
poorly identified. The objective of this review was to determine the level of detection of …
Community-, facility-, and individual-level outcomes of a district mental healthcare plan in a low-resource setting in Nepal: A population-based evaluation
Background In low-income countries, care for people with mental, neurological, and
substance use (MNS) disorders is largely absent, especially in rural settings. To increase …
substance use (MNS) disorders is largely absent, especially in rural settings. To increase …
Interventions to increase help-seeking for mental health care in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review
M van den Broek, Y Gandhi… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Mental health problems are a significant and growing cause of morbidity worldwide. Despite
the availability of evidence-based interventions, most people experiencing mental health …
the availability of evidence-based interventions, most people experiencing mental health …
Social acceptance of alcohol use in Uganda
J Ssebunnya, C Kituyi, J Nabanoba, J Nakku, A Bhana… - BMC psychiatry, 2020 - Springer
Background Alcohol use is part of many cultural, religious and social practices, and provides
perceived pleasure to many users. In many societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part …
perceived pleasure to many users. In many societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part …
Prevalence of depression in Uganda: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Depression is one of the most studied mental health disorders, with varying
prevalence rates reported across study populations in Uganda. A systematic review and …
prevalence rates reported across study populations in Uganda. A systematic review and …
Closing the treatment gap for alcohol use disorders in low-and middle-income countries
The alcohol-attributable disease burden is greater in low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs) as compared to high-income countries. Despite the effectiveness of interventions …
(LMICs) as compared to high-income countries. Despite the effectiveness of interventions …