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Suicidal behavior and associated factors among prisoners in Dilla town, Dilla, Ethiopia 2020: An institutional based cross-sectional study

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By Defaru Desalegn, Endashaw Habtamu
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Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Abstract Background Suicide is a serious cause of mortality worldwide and is a psychiatric emergency. Among prisoners, it is the leading cause of death compared to the general population. However, suicide in prison is a neglected public health issue especially in middle- and low-income countries including Ethiopia.
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Prevalence of tobacco dependence and associated factors among patients with schizophrenia attending their treatments at southwest Ethiopia; hospital-based cross-sectional study

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By Defaru Desalegn, Mohammedamin Hajure, Oromia Region, Zakir Abdu
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Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Defaru Desalegn , Zakir Abdu, Mohammedamin Hajure Defaru Desalegn, Zakir Abdu, Mohammedamin Hajure Published: December 15, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261154 Figures Abstract Background Tobacco smoking is the most typically employed in patients with mental disorders; among them, patients with schizophrenia are the very best users.
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Quality of life and its association with psychiatric symptoms and socio-demographic characteristics among people with schizophrenia: A hospital-based cross-sectional study

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By Tilahun Abdeta, Defaru Desalegn, Shimelis Girma
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Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Defaru Desalegn, Shimelis Girma, Tilahun Abdeta Defaru Desalegn, Shimelis Girma, Tilahun Abdeta Published: February 24, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229514 Figures Abstract Objectives To identify sociodemographic and illness-related factors associated with quality of life among people with Schizophrenia.
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