Psychological distress among people living with chronic medical illness and the general population, Northwest Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological distress is often linked to and negatively affects the outcomes of chronic medical conditions; however, data on psychological distress and its predictors among individuals with chronic medical illnesses are scarce in developing countries like Ethiopia. The main objective of this study was to assess the magnitude and predictors of psychological distress among people living with chronic medical illness and the general population.

Methods

A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Mecha demographic research center, Northwest Ethiopia. The participants were selected from the general population and outpatient departments. Kessler-10 (K-10) was used to assess psychological distress.

Result

The magnitude of psychological distress among peop

SUBMITTER: Tareke M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9714906 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature