Prevalence of depression and associated factors among older adults at ambo town, Oromia region, Ethiopia

Prevalence of depression and associated factors among older adults at ambo town, Oromia region, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Depression is an important public health concern due to its devastating morbidity and mortality among older adults. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of depression and associated factors among older adults (age ≥ 60 years) in Ambo Town, Ethiopia, 2016. Methods A...

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Main Authors: Yohannes Mirkena, Mebratu Mitiku Reta, Kibrom Haile, Zebiba Nassir, Malede Mequanent Sisay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Prevalence
Depression
Older adults
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1911-8

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