Journal of Psychiatry

Department of epidemiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre-Markos University, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Pattern of Psychiatric Admissions to the Psychiatric Hospital, Jimma University Medical Center, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Almaz Mamaru, Yimenu Yitayih, Matiwos Soboka, Liyew Agenagnew, Birhanie Mekuriaw, Muluken Assefa, Minichil Genet, Molla Yigezaw, Yabsra Melaku and Kristina Adorjan
  
  Mental illness is a leading cause of disability. However, little reliable and valid epidemiological information is available on mental disorders, but we need such information if we want to improve mental health care services for the mentally ill. Therefore, we conducted the current study to obtain information on the sociodemographic and illness characteristics of people admitted to the psychiatric clinic at Jimma University Medical Center, Ethiopia. We performed a retrospective descriptive analysis of data on admissions to the clinic from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019. Cases were admitted by mental health specialists and all admitted cases were included. Data were analyzed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences 22 for Windows 7. Admission rates were described with cross-tabulation and frequency statistics. In the study period, 265 patients were admitted, .. View more»
  

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