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Depression, anxiety and associated factors among people with epilepsy and attending outpatient treatment at primary public hospitals in northwest Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study

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  • Kabtamu Nigussie
  • Alemu Lemma
  • Addisu Sertsu
  • Henock Asfaw
  • Habtamu Kerebih
  • Tilahun Abdeta

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Objective: To assess the magnitude and factors associated with depression and anxiety among people with epilepsy and attending out-patient treatment at central Gondar zone primary public hospitals, northwest, Ethiopia. Method: An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted from May—June, 2020 at central Gondar zone primary public hospitals. A total of 589 participants were chosen by systematic sampling technique. Data was collected by utilizing Amharic version interviewer-administered structured and semi-structured questioners. Depression and anxiety were assessed by using hospital anxiety and depression scale. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was done to recognize variables related to both depression and anxiety. Association was described by using “adjusted odds ratio” (AOR) along with 95% full Confidence interval (CI). Finally, P-values

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  • Kabtamu Nigussie & Alemu Lemma & Addisu Sertsu & Henock Asfaw & Habtamu Kerebih & Tilahun Abdeta, 2021. "Depression, anxiety and associated factors among people with epilepsy and attending outpatient treatment at primary public hospitals in northwest Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(8), pages 1-14, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0256236
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256236
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