Prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors among patients with tuberculosis attending public health institutions in Gede’o zone, South Ethiopia

Abstract Background Depression is a common mental disorder among patients with tuberculosis and it is associated with a greater risk of suicide, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, and poor quality of life. Evidence suggests the early identification of depression among patients with tuberculosis is im...

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Main Authors: Kalkidan Yohannes, Hirbaye Mokona, Lulu Abebe, Mohammed Feyisso, Adane Tesfaye, Getachew Tesfaw, Getinet Ayano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09794-z