Journal of Psychiatry

Tolesa Fanta

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety and Associated Factors among Patients Visiting Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2017
  Author(s): Mengesha Srahbzu, Niguse Yigizaw, Tolesa Fanta, Dawit Assefa and Enguday TirfenehMengesha Srahbzu, Niguse Yigizaw, Tolesa Fanta, Dawit Assefa and Enguday Tirfeneh
  
  Introduction: Orthopedic Trauma exerts a holistic influence on survivors’ physical health including a range of mental health problems which interfere with survivors’ recovery. Psychiatric disorders and behavioral disturbances are reported to be 3-5 times more common among people with injuries and are predictor of poor outcome and ongoing disability. Therefore, assessing depression and anxiety among orthopedic trauma patients play a vital role in implementing further interventions. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital from May 29-June 30, 2017. Hospital anxiety and depression scale was used to assess anxiety and depression by using face to face interview. Systematic sampling technique was used to select a total of 407 participants. Data has been analyzed using SPSS 20... View More»
  

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