Yacob Abraham
College of Medicine and Health Science,
Hawasa
Ethiopia
Research Article
Factors Associated with Common Mental Disorders among Women of Reproductive Age Group at Arbaminch Town, Southern Ethiopia: Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Yacob Abraham*, NiguseYigzaw and Fisseha ZewdeYacob Abraham*, NiguseYigzaw and Fisseha Zewde
Background: Common mental disorders which include: Depression, Anxiety and Somatoform disorders make a significant contribution to the burden of disease and disability in low and middle income countries. Women are more exposed and affected by common mental disorders than men as reported by different studies from developing and developed countries. The condition is worst in low income countries. Therefore the aim of this study was to assess prevalence and associated factors of Common Mental Disorders among Women of reproductive age group at Arbaminch Town, southern Ethiopia.
Methods: Community based cross sectional study was conducted from April 20 to May 20, 2014 in Arbaminch town. The data was collected by using interviewer administered questionnaire. The study was conducted among 845 women of reproductive age group a.. View More»