Depression among Patients with Schizophrenia in Ethiopian Mental Health Hospital: Association with Sociodemographic and Clinical Variables: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Mandaras Tariku Tilahun Ali Tadesse Misgana Mohammedamin Hajure Henock Asfaw

Published in: Depression research and treatment (2021)

The magnitude of depression among schizophrenia was 24.9%. Being female, divorced/widowed, current substance use, and poor social support were associated with depression among patients with schizophrenia. Regular screening and prompt management of depressive symptoms among patients with schizophrenia is of particular importance to reduce the burden of the condition.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
social support
sleep quality
mental health
healthcare
risk factors
physical activity
emergency department
adverse drug