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Tesfa Mekonen
Tesfa Mekonen
Ethiopia
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Magnitude of Mental Illness and Associated Factors among Holy Water Users at Entoto St. Mary Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014
Author(s): Wubalem Fekadu, Haregwoin Mulat, Kibrom Haile, Yohannes Mehretie and Tesfa MekonenWubalem Fekadu, Haregwoin Mulat, Kibrom Haile, Yohannes Mehretie and Tesfa Mekonen
Introduction: Mental disorders are among the major causes of impairment which results in serious economical, social and other consequences. Many people with this disorder get religious help before or after getting modern treatment. Despite this there is lack of information which indicates the magnitude of mental illness among holy water users and associated factors. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of mental illness among holy water users at Entoto St. Mary Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014. Method: Cross sectional study design was conducted from April 28-May 28, 2014 at Entoto St. Mary church. A total of 416 holy water users were included in the study. The participants were selected using systematic random sampling method. Data were collected by face-to-face intervi.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2378-5756.1000285