Depression, anxiety, and medication adherence among Sudanese refugees with chronic illnesses in Aftit refugee camp, northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety and depression are common among refugees and can affect medication adherence. However, no prior study has evaluated the mental health status and medication adherence of Sudanese refugees with chronic illness in Aftit refugee camp, Ethiopia.

Objective

To assess the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and medication adherence among Sudanese refugees in Aftit refugee camp, Ethiopia.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 1-30, 2024, 231 Sudanese refugees with chronic illnesses were randomly selected. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

The response rate was 96.25%. The prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms, assessed

SUBMITTER: Beyna AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12573532 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature