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

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
Subjects:
Depressive symptoms
Prevalence
Tuberculosis
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09794-z

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