Habtamu Kerebih
College of Health Science,
Ethiopia
Research Article
Prevalence of Common Mental Disorders and Associated Factors among Residents of Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia
Author(s): Habtamu Kerebih and Matiwos SobokaHabtamu Kerebih and Matiwos Soboka
Background: Common mental disorders such as anxiety, depression and unexplained somatic symptoms and substance use disorders such as alcohol, khat and cigarette contributes to disability and distress to the population impeding productivity and affecting societal wellbeing. Recognizing this, the current study was conducted to be one input for policy maker’s efforts in reforming mental health care among the community in our country.
Objective: This study assessed prevalence of common mental disorders and its associated factors among residents of Jimma town, March, 2015.
Methodology: Community based cross sectional study was conducted in March, 2015 in Jimma town using interviewer administered structured questionnaire. A total of 745 residents were selected using multi s.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2378-5756.1000373