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ArticleBMC psychiatry2023

The magnitude of common mental illness and associated factors among adult holy water users in Amhara regional state Orthodox Tewahido churches, Ethiopia, 2021.

Amsalu Belete, Moges Wubneh Abate, Adane Birhanu Nigat, Agimasie Tigabu, Berihun Bantie, Gebrie Kassaw Yirga, Chalie Marew Tiruneh, Tigabu Desie Emiru, Nigusie Selomon Tibebu, Getasew Legas and 5 more

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15 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Amsalu BeleteDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Moges Wubneh AbateDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia. dtu@dtu.edu.et.
Adane Birhanu NigatDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Agimasie TigabuDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Berihun BantieDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Gebrie Kassaw YirgaDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Chalie Marew TirunehDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Tigabu Desie EmiruDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Nigusie Selomon TibebuDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Getasew LegasDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Sintayehu AsnakewDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Belete Gelaw WalleDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Wolayta Sodo University, Wolayta, Ethiopia.
Moges Yinges YitayewEthiopian Red Cross Society, South Gondar Branch, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Simegnew KibretDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, P.O.Box:272, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Kassa Abebaw TesemaDepartment of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, Debre Markos University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Debre Tabor University · ETDebre Markos University · ETWolaita Sodo University · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBecause they are prevalent, persistent, and have substantial negative effects on physical health, psychological well-being, and economic implications, common mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, and somatic complaints are major public health problems. Patients with mental illness are devoted to religious therapy including holy water as a coping mechanism for their illnesses. The aim of this study was to investigate the magnitude and associated factors of common mental illness among adult holy water users.

methodsFacility-based cross-sectional study design was conducted in Amhara regional state orthodox Tewahido churches. A simple random sampling techinque was used to select participants. Data were collected by using the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale for mental illnesses symptoms and a structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used. Data were entered into EpiData version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Variables with a p-value of 0.25 in the bivariable logistic regression were entered into multivariable logistic regression.

resultThree hundred eighty-two participants were involved in the study. The magnitude of Common mental illnesses among holy water users was 58.9%. Unemployed, using more than one substance, having Poor and moderate social support, current daily alcohol drinker and past history of mental illness were significantly associated with common mental illness.

conclusionThe magnitude of common mental illness among adult holy water users was high. Giving special attention to decreasing unemployment, establishing social support services, and decreasing substance utilization are the keys to preventing common mental illnesses.

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Mental DisordersAdultAlcohol DrinkingAnxiety DisordersCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaHumansAmharaCommon mental illnessEthiopiaHoly waterMagnitude

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