Post-Stroke Depression and Suicidal Ideations: Relationship with Gender and Marital Status: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and contributing factors of depression and suicidal ideations among stroke survivors in Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study comprising 75 consenting stroke survivors who were purposively recruited from 2 tertiary hospitals. Suicidal ideations and depression were measured using standard questionnaires. Obtained data was analyzed with appropriate statistical tools. Results: 9.3% of the participants had depression while 4% reported suicidal ideations. Significant correlation existed between suicidal ideations and depression (ρ =.31, P =.01), and levels of depression and suicidal ideations (χ2 = 85.76; P