Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Yadeta Dessie

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among HIV Patients Seeking Treatments in ART Clinics at Harar Town, Eastern Ethiopia
  Author(s): Mahir Mohammed, Bezatu Mengistie, Yadeta Dessie and Wanzahun GodanaMahir Mohammed, Bezatu Mengistie, Yadeta Dessie and Wanzahun Godana
  
  Background: Depression HIV/AIDS and are projected to be the world's two leading causes of disability by 2030. Depression among people with HIV/AIDS is very high also affects 121 million people globally. The study was aimed at estimating prevalence of depression and associated factors among adult patients seeking ART treatment in Harar, East Ethiopia Method: An institutional based cross-sectional study was carried out in March 2013. A total of 740 study subjects were included in the study. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select participants. Data was collected using pre-tested structured questionnaire by trained data collectors. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were undertaken to identify predictors of depression. The association between explanatory and dependent variable was reported using odd ratio a.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000474

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