Screening for symptoms of depression, anxiety and associated factors among leprosy patients at referral hospitals in the Amhara region, Ethiopia
This study identified factors influencing anxiety and depression in leprosy patients, including gender, age, disease classification, multidrug therapy, chronic diseases, and smoking habits. It is important to note that the study assesses symptoms, not diagnoses. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) questionnaires are crucial for early detection, especially in high-risk groups such as females, older adults, and those with chronic or multibacillary leprosy. Routine screening and integrating mental health assessments into care, along with specialized services and awareness campaigns, will improve patient outcomes and reduce the psychosocial impact of leprosy.
Authors
- Eneyew Talie Fenta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3710-7990)
- Nigus Kassie Worku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7947-115X)
- Amare Mebrat Delie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5356-9001)
- Tenagnework Eseyneh
- Mihret Melese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5685-3585)
- Alemwork Abie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3901-7905)
- Mickiale Hailu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3876-970X)
- Liknaw Workie Limenh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9680-6134)
- Mohammed Abdu Seid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3197-5332)
- Dereje Esubalew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8968-4917)
- Molla Getie Mehari
Institutions
- Dire Dawa University (ET)
- Ambo University (ET)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Woldia University (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-07362-6
- Primary Topic
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00