Mental Health Treatment of Individuals Seeking Holy Water Treatment in Ethiopia
In this cross-sectional study, only 1 in 6 individuals with mental health symptoms sought professional care. The treatment gap was associated with sociocultural, economic, and systemic challenges. Addressing these factors requires culturally sensitive interventions, public education, improved access, and stronger mental health systems.
Authors
- Kindie Mekuria Tegegne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4505-1285)
- Fentaw Girmaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4167-8152)
- Solomon Moges Demeke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9795-772X)
- Atitegeb Abera Kidie
Institutions
- Woldia University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2025-10-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.36558
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00