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This is the first meta-analysis to report stratified prevalence estimates based on assessment method (diagnostic vs. screening) and study setting (community vs. condition-specific).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Data Sources<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and CINAHL were systematically searched through July 2024.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Studies assessing depression in adults aged \u226560\u00a0years in SSA using validated screening tools or structured diagnostic criteria were included. Random-effects meta-analyses were stratified into four groups: (i) community-based studies using diagnostic interviews, (ii) community-based studies using screening tools, (iii) condition-specific studies using diagnostic interviews, and (iv) condition-specific studies using screening tools. Moderator analyses, heterogeneity assessments and publication bias evaluations were conducted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forty-six studies with 34\u00a0130 participants were included. Pooled prevalence varied by method and setting. Among community-based studies using diagnostic interviews, prevalence was 13% (95% CI: 8%\u201321%). Those using screening tools reported 30% (95% CI: 24%\u201338%). In condition-specific settings, diagnostic interview studies showed a 26% prevalence (95% CI: 17%\u201338%), while screening-based studies showed the highest prevalence at 38% (95% CI: 29%\u201349%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Depression is common among older adults in SSA, especially in clinical populations and when assessed using screening tools. 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