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Suicidal behavior, suicidal ideation and patterns among youths in Anywaa zone, Gambella, Southwest Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study
BACKGROUND: Suicide is a major public health problem and for decades, it has remained one of the leading causes of …
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Prevalence and determinants of aggressive behavior among adults with problematic substance use in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: The recent WHO data reported that a high treatment gap for behavioral illnesses (70%) in low- and- middle-income countries …
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Prevalence and correlates of suicidal behavior in primary care settings in Mozambique
BACKGROUND: This study assessed the prevalence of suicidal behavior and associated risk factors in public primary health care in Mozambique. …
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North-African doctors as second victims of medical errors: a cross sectional survey
INTRODUCTION: Physicians involved in medical errors (MEs) can experience loss of self-esteem and negative psychological experiences. They are called "second …
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Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among patients on warfarin at the Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago Hospital
INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide and are significantly associated with multiple comorbid disorders including …
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Magnitude and predictors of common mental disorders among residents in south Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a community-based, cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Common mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms are a major public health concern because it is …
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Acute stress disorder and the associated factors among traumatized patients admitted at Felege-Hiwot and the University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Acute stress disorder is the main factor of impairment in multiple areas of functioning that affects almost all age …
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Depressive symptoms and associated factor among public school teachers in Jimma town, Southwest, Ethiopia 2020: a multi-disciplinary, cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Depression is a common mental disorder and the leading cause of disability globally. Depression has a significant impact on …
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Magnitude and associated factors of depression among people with hypertension in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a hospital based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The burden of depression is higher among people with chronic illnesses like hypertension and this comorbid condition leads to …
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Reliability and validity of depression anxiety stress scale (DASS)-21 in screening for common mental disorders among postpartum women in Malawi
BACKGROUND: Approximately one in five women who have recently given birth suffer from common mental disorder (CMD), particularly depression and/or …
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A multi-institutional study of post-traumatic stress disorder and its risk factors in Ethiopian pediatric patients with physical trauma
INTRODUCTION: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was more common in children who had suffered physical trauma than in adults. Despite …
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Posttraumatic growth and recovery among a sample of Egyptian mental health service users: a phenomenological study
BACKGROUND: Delivery of recovery-oriented mental health practice is fundamental to personal recovery. Yet, there is lack of service users' accounts …
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Sex differences in the experience of COVID-19 post-traumatic stress symptoms by adults in South Africa
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has created multiple mental health challenges. Many residents in South Africa face pre-existing elevated levels of …
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Predictors of postnatal depression in the slums Nairobi, Kenya: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Postnatal depression (PND) is a universal mental health problem that prevents mothers' optimal existence and mothering. Although research has …
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Suicidal behaviours among Ugandan university students: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Suicide remains the leading cause of death among university students often resulting from multiple physical and psychological challenges. Moreover, …
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Prevalence and perception of substance abuse and associated economic indicators and mental health disorders in a large cohort of Kenyan students: towards integrated public health approach and clinical management
BACKGROUND: The earlier younger people begin to use drugs, the more vulnerable they become to both their short term and …
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Correction to: Factors associated with COVID-19 pandemic induced post-traumatic stress symptoms among adults living with and without HIV in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Following the publication of the original article [1], the authors identified that affiliation 7 is incorrect assigned to Eshrat Ara. …
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The prevalance of binge eating disorder and associated psychiatric and substance use disorders in a student population in Kenya – towards a public health approach
INTRODUCTION: Kenya in particular and Africa in general lack data on Binge Eating Disorder (BED). The overarching objective of this …
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The feasibility of using life skills training in primary schools to improve mental health and academic performance: a pilot study in Kenya
BACKGROUND: There is no Kenyan evidence on the relationship between mental illness and academic performance. We aimed to determine the …
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An interventional pilot of customized adherence enhancement combined with long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication (CAE-L) for poorly adherent patients with chronic psychotic disorder in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Chronic psychotic disorders (CPD) impose a particularly significant burden in resource-limited settings. Combining long-acting antipsychotic medication (LAI) with a …