Prevalence of depression and associated factors among Somali refugee at Melkadida camp, Southeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Feyera, F; Mihretie, G; Bedaso, A; Gedle, D; Kumera, G

Prevalence of depression and associated factors among Somali refugee at Melkadida camp, Southeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Feyera, F Mihretie, G Bedaso, A Gedle, D Kumera, G

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Citation:: BMC psychiatry, 2015, 15, (1), pp. 171
Issue Date:: 2015-07-24

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dc.contributor.author	Feyera, F
dc.contributor.author	Mihretie, G
dc.contributor.author	Bedaso, A
dc.contributor.author	Gedle, D
dc.contributor.author	Kumera, G
dc.date.accessioned	2021-10-11T07:45:52Z
dc.date.available	2015-06-23
dc.date.available	2021-10-11T07:45:52Z
dc.date.issued	2015-07-24
dc.identifier.citation	BMC psychiatry, 2015, 15, (1), pp. 171
dc.identifier.issn	1471-244X
dc.identifier.issn	1471-244X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/151028
dc.description.abstract	<h4>Background</h4>Psychological distress, psychosomatic complaints and clinical mental disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder are highly prevalent among refugees than other populations. Even though there were several studies done on mental health of refugees globally, there is very few in Ethiopia regarding the mental health of these vulnerable populations. Thus we aimed at determining the prevalence of depression and identifying determinants of depression among refugees.<h4>Methods</h4>A community based cross-sectional multistage survey with 847 adult refugees was conducted in May 2014 at Melkadida camp, Southeast Ethiopia. Data were collected by face to face interviews on socio demographic by using structured questionnaire, level of exposure to trauma by Harvard Trauma Questionnaire and depression symptoms by using Patient Health Questionnaire. Data entry and clearance were carried out by EpInfo version 7 and analysis was carried out by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version-20 software package. Data was examined using descriptive statistics and logistic regression, odds ratios and 95 % confidence intervals.<h4>Result</h4>Over one third (38.3 %) of respondents met the symptoms criteria for depression. Gender, marital status, displaced previously as refugee, witnessing murderer of family or friend, lack of house or shelter and being exposed to increased number of cumulative traumatic events were significantly associated with depression among Somali refugees in Melkadida camp.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The study revealed a relatively high prevalence of depression episode among refugees. Being female, divorced, deprived of shelter and witnessing the murder of family are most determinants of depression in refugees. Strengthening the clinical set up and establishing good referral linkage with mental health institutions is strongly recommended.
dc.format	Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Springer Science and Business Media LLC
dc.relation.ispartof	BMC psychiatry
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1186/s12888-015-0539-1
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1103 Clinical Sciences, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1701 Psychology
dc.subject.classification	Psychiatry
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Prevalence
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Depression
dc.subject.mesh	Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	African Continental Ancestry Group
dc.subject.mesh	Refugees
dc.subject.mesh	Ethiopia
dc.subject.mesh	Somalia
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	African Continental Ancestry Group
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Depression
dc.subject.mesh	Ethiopia
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Prevalence
dc.subject.mesh	Refugees
dc.subject.mesh	Somalia
dc.subject.mesh	Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.title	Prevalence of depression and associated factors among Somali refugee at Melkadida camp, Southeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	15
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1103 Clinical Sciences
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services
utslib.for	1701 Psychology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
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dc.date.updated	2021-10-11T07:45:51Z
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Abstract:

Background

Psychological distress, psychosomatic complaints and clinical mental disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder are highly prevalent among refugees than other populations. Even though there were several studies done on mental health of refugees globally, there is very few in Ethiopia regarding the mental health of these vulnerable populations. Thus we aimed at determining the prevalence of depression and identifying determinants of depression among refugees.

Methods

A community based cross-sectional multistage survey with 847 adult refugees was conducted in May 2014 at Melkadida camp, Southeast Ethiopia. Data were collected by face to face interviews on socio demographic by using structured questionnaire, level of exposure to trauma by Harvard Trauma Questionnaire and depression symptoms by using Patient Health Questionnaire. Data entry and clearance were carried out by EpInfo version 7 and analysis was carried out by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version-20 software package. Data was examined using descriptive statistics and logistic regression, odds ratios and 95 % confidence intervals.

Result

Over one third (38.3 %) of respondents met the symptoms criteria for depression. Gender, marital status, displaced previously as refugee, witnessing murderer of family or friend, lack of house or shelter and being exposed to increased number of cumulative traumatic events were significantly associated with depression among Somali refugees in Melkadida camp.

Conclusion

The study revealed a relatively high prevalence of depression episode among refugees. Being female, divorced, deprived of shelter and witnessing the murder of family are most determinants of depression in refugees. Strengthening the clinical set up and establishing good referral linkage with mental health institutions is strongly recommended.

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