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ArticleInternational journal of mental health systems2017

Mental distress and associated factors among undergraduate students at the University of Hargeisa, Somaliland: a cross-sectional study.

Liban Hersi, Kenfe Tesfay, Hailay Gesesew, Wolfgang Krahl, Deria Ereg, Markos Tesfaye

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Article in International journal of mental health systems, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 4 countries.

Liban HersiFaculty of Medicine, University of Hargeisa, Hargeisa, Somaliland.
Kenfe TesfayDepartment of Psychiatry Nursing, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia.
Hailay GesesewDepartment of Epidemiology, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Wolfgang KrahlDepartment of Forensic Psychiatry, Isar Amper Klinikum, Munich, Germany.
Deria EregFaculty of Medicine, University of Hargeisa, Hargeisa, Somaliland.
Markos TesfayeDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Jimma University · ETUniversity of Hargeisa · SOIsar-Amper-Klinikum München-Ost · DEMekelle University · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMental distress is a common finding among University students. Empirical research has confirmed that the University student population has a higher prevalence of mental disorder than the general population. However, no previous study has examined the mental health conditions of students in Somaliland.

methodsAn institution based cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 570 undergraduate students at the University of Hargeisa in October, 2013. Study subjects were selected using a stratified random sampling. The Self-reporting questionnaire (SRQ-20) was used to assess mental distress. Multiple logistic regression analysis was carried out to identify factors independently associated with mental distress.

resultsThe point prevalence of mental distress was found to be 19.8%. Mental distress was associated with being female (AOR = 3.52, 95% CI 1.94, 6.39), having a monthly income of 100 United States dollars (USD) or less (AOR = 2.19, 95% CI 1.12, 4.28), and not having a satisfying relationship with the family (AOR = 11.52, 95% CI 3.18, 41.72) and friends (AOR = 7.33, 95% CI 2.83, 18.93). Nearly one in five students (18.6%) has been using Khat in the previous 12 months. Khat use was also associated with greater likelihood of mental distress (AOR = 2.87, 95% CI 1.26, 6.56). In addition, financial difficulties and the poor prospect of finding a job were common sources of stress among the students.

conclusionsA significant proportion of the students at the University of Hargeisa suffer from mental distress which might have a detrimental effect on their academic performance. The mental health needs of the University students require attention with special emphasis on female students, students experiencing financial hardships, students who use Khat and those who have interpersonal problems.

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Low-income countryMental distressSelf-reporting questionnaireSomalilandUndergraduate students

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