Socio-demographic and substance-related factors associated with mental distress among Wollo university students: institu
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Annals of General Psychiatry Open Access
Socio‑demographic and substance‑related factors associated with mental distress among Wollo university students: institution‑based cross‑sectional study Yosef Zenebe and Mogesie Necho*
Abstract Background: The presence of mental distress among students affects their cognitive, emotional, physical, and interpersonal functioning. Besides, it predisposes to substance use problems and finally affects academic performance negatively. Therefore, this study was designed to estimate the magnitude and identify associated factors for the mental distress of students at Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia. Methods: This institution-based cross-sectional survey assessed mental distress among 585 undergraduate students at Wollo University from April 10 to May 10/2019 using a multi-stage stratified sampling technique. Kessler-10 item scale was used to collect data about mental distress. Variables with p-value
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