Prevalence and associated factors of depression among tuberculosis patients in Eastern Ethiopia

Tamirat Tesfaye Dasa; Aklilu Abrham Roba; Fitsum Weldegebreal; Frehiwot Mesfin; Abiyot Asfaw; Habtamu Mitiku; Zelalem Teklemariam; Bahubali Jinnappa Geddugol; Mahantash Naganuri; Hilina Befikadu

doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-019-2042-6

doi.org/10.1186/s12888-019-2042-6

Prevalence and associated factors of depression among tuberculosis patients in Eastern Ethiopia

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BMC Psychiatry4.40

Volume: 19, Issue: 1

Published: Mar 1, 2019

Abstract

Depression among tuberculosis patients, especially in settings with low economic status is common. Screening for depression in all levels of health facilities can identify patients who need support and treatment for depression. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression among tuberculosis patients in Eastern Ethiopia. An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 403 tuberculosis...

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Prevalence and associated factors of depression among tuberculosis patients in Eastern Ethiopia

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doi.org/10.1186/s12888-019-2042-6

Published Date

Mar 1, 2019

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BMC Psychiatry

Volume

19

Issue

1

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