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Table 1 Major depressive episodes at the time of survey among adults, Ouaga HDSS 2010 Health Survey

From: Mental health and urban living in sub-Saharan Africa: major depressive episodes among the urban poor in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Proportion of people who said they consistently had the following symptoms for at least during the last 15 days

% (95% CI)

Among all respondents (N = 2,187)

 

Depressed, sad or empty

9.0 (7.2–10.8)

Loss of interest or enjoyment

7.2 (5.5–8.9)

One or both

9.9 (8.1–11.8)

Among respondents who said they had at least one of the first signs (N = 212.5)

 

Unintentional changes in appetite or weight

46.0 (37.6–54.3)

Trouble sleeping

65.7 (57.5–74.0)

Moving more slowly, or feeling agitated

35.2 (27.0–43.3)

Tired, lacking energy

43.6 (35.1–52.0)

Feeling worthless or guilty

25.9 (18.6–33.2)

Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions

12.0 (6.7–17.2)

Suicidal thoughts

15.6 (9.6–21.5)

Proportion of people experiencing a major depressive episode (N = 2,187)

4.3 (3.1–5.5)

  1. Notes: Adults are respondents aged 15 years and older