Magnitude and Associated Factors of Depression among Hypertensive Patients Attending Hospitals in Arba Minch Town, South Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The presence of depression among hypertensive patients leads to a lack of adherence to treatment and poor compliance with lifestyle adjustments.

Objectives

To assess the magnitude and associated factors of depression among hypertensive patients attending hospitals in Arba Minch town, Gamo zone, south Ethiopia, 2024.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was employed from 1 May to 30 June 2024. The total sample size was 395. A systematic random sampling technique was used. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews. Data was entered into Epi Data version 3.1 and then exported to the SPSS version 25 statistical package for analysis. Logistic regression analysis tested the association between the independent and the outcome variables. Fina

SUBMITTER: Ezo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833832 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature