Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: May 7, 2019
Open Peer Review Period: May 10, 2019 - May 24, 2019
Date Accepted: Dec 10, 2019
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Prevalence of mental disorders, cognitive impairment and dementia amongst older adults in Egypt: A systematic review protocol
ABSTRACT
Background:
In Egypt, the population of the older adults is fast growing. The last census in 2017 indicated that the population was 94.8 million and this is 2.56% increase from the 2006 census. There is growing evidence that older population are more at risk of some forms of mental disorders such as depression, dementia and many more.
Objective:
This study aims to review current evidence of the prevalence of mental disorders amongst the older adults in Egypt. This will be achieved by estimating the current prevalence of mental disorders and identifying any sociodemographic correlation with mental disorders.
Methods:
Electronic search of five key databases (MEDLINE, PsychINFO, EMBASE, AMED and PUBMED) was carried out from their date of inception. In addition, reference list scanning, key journal searching, citation searching, and relevant internet resources were conducted. Studies were included if they were: published in English, point prevalence studies, involved older adults Egyptians aged 60 and above, and used a validated diagnostic tool to ascertain mental disorders. Studies which did not meet any of the criteria detailed above were excluded.
Results:
This systematic review was started in November 2018. The literature search from the five databases revealed 343 papers. After screening titles and abstract and carrying out citation scanning, reference list scanning and internet source search a total of 38 full articles were accessed and after matching it with the eligibility criteria 16 studies were included in this study. We are currently in the process of data extraction and synthesis
Conclusions:
This research will help bring to the forefront the scale of mental disorders amongst the older adults in Egypt. This may help ensure evidence-based initiatives are put in place and also priority is given to resource allocation for geriatric mental health in Egypt. Clinical Trial: PROSPERO CRD42018114831
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