Table 5 Predictors of depression among Ebola survivors

Age Group

< 30 years

1

1

0.001

≥30 years

9.70(3.24–29.06)

8.51(2.68–27.01)

Number of emotional support

None

1

–

1–2

1.06(0.22–5.10)

–

> 2

0.50(0.11–2.33

–

Number of sequelae experienced

None

1

–

1–2

1.81(0.64–5.10)

–

> 2

0.69(0.28–1.70)

–

Alcohol intake before Ebola

No

1

1

Yes

2.58(1.38–4.82)

0.10(0.24–4.21)

0.998

Alcohol intake after Ebola

Increased

1.52(0.47–4.97)

2.68(0.47–15.18)

0.265

Decreased

2.76(1.22–2.64)

1.63(0.36–7.43)

0.531

same

2.85(1.13–7.20)

1.67(0.32–8.83)

0.546

Not drinking

1

1

1

Level of exercise after Ebola

Remains the same

1

1

Increased

1.00(0.40–2.51)

0.84(0.29–2.43)

0.747

Decreased

2.78(1.41–5.50)

2.63(1.25–5.54)

0.011