Mengesha Srahbzu
College of Medicine and Health Science,
Aksum
Ethiopia
Research Article
Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety and Associated Factors among Patients Visiting Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2017
Author(s): Mengesha Srahbzu*, Niguse Yigizaw, Tolesa Fanta, Dawit Assefa and Enguday TirfenehMengesha Srahbzu*, Niguse Yigizaw, Tolesa Fanta, Dawit Assefa and Enguday Tirfeneh
Introduction: Orthopedic Trauma exerts a holistic influence on survivors’ physical health including a range of mental health problems which interfere with survivors’ recovery. Psychiatric disorders and behavioral disturbances are reported to be 3-5 times more common among people with injuries and are predictor of poor outcome and ongoing disability. Therefore, assessing depression and anxiety among orthopedic trauma patients play a vital role in implementing further interventions.
Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital from May 29-June 30, 2017. Hospital anxiety and depression scale was used to assess anxiety and depression by using face to face interview. Systematic sampling technique was used to select a total of 407 participants. Data has been analyzed using SPSS 20... View More»