Prevalence of undernourishment and associated factors among adults with major depressive disorder at two public hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Undernourishment is overlooked in people with major depressive disorder (MDD); however, it could have huge impacts on recovery, functioning and quality of life. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of undernourishment and associated factors among adults with MDD attending two public hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia.

Design

Institution-based cross-sectional study was used.

Setting

This study was conducted in two public hospitals-a tertiary-level specialised care hospital (Felege-Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital) and a secondary-level referral hospital (Debre Markos Referral Hospital). Both hospitals are located around 200 km apart and are the busiest hospitals in Western Amhara region.

Participants

A total of 396 participants were included

SUBMITTER: Tesfa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9660676 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature