Habtamu Geremew, Samuel Abdisa, Elyas Melaku Mazengia, Werkneh Melkie Tilahun, Aysheshim Belaineh Haimanot, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Anteneh Lamesgen Mneneh, Muluye Gebrie Mengie, Bekalu Endalew, Molla Yigzaw Birhanu, Lakew Asmare, Mulat Belay Simegn
INTRODUCTION: Anxiety and depression are among the common comorbidities of people diagnosed with cancer. However, despite the progress in therapeutic options and outcomes, mental health care and support have lagged behind for cancer patients. Estimating the extent and determinants of mental health disorders among cancer patients is crucial to alert concerned bodies for action. In view of this, we aimed to determine the pooled prevalence and determinants of anxiety and depression among cancer patients in Ethiopia...
2024: Frontiers in Psychiatry