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ArticleBMC psychiatry2019

Prevalence and associated factors of depression among tuberculosis patients in Eastern Ethiopia.

Tamirat Tesfaye Dasa, Aklilu Abrham Roba, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Frehiwot Mesfin, Abiyot Asfaw, Habtamu Mitiku, Zelalem Teklemariam, Bahubali Jinnappa Geddugol, Mahantash Naganuri, Hilina Befikadu and 1 more

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Tamirat Tesfaye DasaHaramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences, P.O.Box-235, Harar, Ethiopia. tamirathenna@gmail.com.
Aklilu Abrham RobaHaramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences, P.O.Box-235, Harar, Ethiopia.
Fitsum WeldegebrealHaramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences, P.O.Box-235, Harar, Ethiopia.
Frehiwot MesfinHaramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences, P.O.Box-235, Harar, Ethiopia.
Abiyot AsfawHaramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences, P.O.Box-235, Harar, Ethiopia.
Habtamu MitikuHaramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences, P.O.Box-235, Harar, Ethiopia.
Zelalem TeklemariamHaramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences, P.O.Box-235, Harar, Ethiopia.
Bahubali Jinnappa GeddugolHaramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences, P.O.Box-235, Harar, Ethiopia.
Mahantash NaganuriHaramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences, P.O.Box-235, Harar, Ethiopia.
Hilina BefikaduHaramaya University, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, P.O.Box-138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
Eden TesfayeHaramaya University, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, P.O.Box-138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.

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backgroundDepression among tuberculosis patients, especially in settings with low economic status is common. Screening for depression in all levels of health facilities can identify patients who need support and treatment for depression.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression among tuberculosis patients in Eastern Ethiopia.

methodsAn institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 403 tuberculosis patients attending in eleven tuberculosis treatment centers in eastern Ethiopia from February to July 2017. Depression was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire. Data was collected consecutively until the required sample size was obtained. Tuberclusis  patients who were under anti tuberculosis treatments for more than one month were included. Data were analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were applied to identify independent factors for dependent variable depression and P-values < 0.05 considered statistically significant.

resultsA total of 403 tuberculosis patients were included in the study. The prevalence of depression among tuberculosis patients was 51.9% (95%CI = 42.7, 62.2%) with 34.2% were mild cases. In our logistic regression analysis, odds of developing depression among tuberculosis patients with age less than 25 years were 0.5(50% protective effect) [AOR = 0.5, 95% CI 0.26-0.99] where as patients with a monthly income within the 25

conclusionThe prevalence of depression was high in this study. Age, low monthly income, the category of patients as "new tuberculosis treatment" and the first 3 months of treatment was associated with depression among tuberculosis patients. Health facilities should integrating mental health services with tuberculosis clinics, especially assessing and treating TB patients for depression, is vital.

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AdultAmbulatory Care FacilitiesComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionEthiopiaFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsTuberculosisAnxietyComorbidityDepressionEastern EthiopiaMDR/ TB patientsStress

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