Depression and its associated factors among hypertensive patients who attend Public Hospitals in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia, 2025
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Keywords: Magnitude, hypertension, factors, depression, Nekemte town,EthiopiaAbstract
Background: Depression is a mental health illness characterized by a persistently low mood and diminished interest in activities over extended periods. It is particularly common among those with chronic illnesses like hypertension. There is a scarcity of research focusing on this specific population.
Objective: to assess depression and factors associated with it among patients with hypertension who are visiting public hospitals in Nekemte town, East Wollega zone, in 2025.
Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design, involving 379 participants chosen through systematic random sampling. Data gathered through interviewer-administered questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS version 26 after being entered into Epi Data version 3.1. Depression magnitude was estimated, and factors associated with it were identified using binary logistic regression with a significance level of 0.05. Multicollinearity was examined using the Variance Inflation Factor, and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test was used to assess model fitness.
Results: The magnitude of depression was found to be 23.5%. Factors statistically associated with depression included having no formal education (AOR=4.66, 95% CI: 2.08-10.41), lack of health insurance (AOR=3.43, 95% CI: 1.74-6.75), comorbidity (AOR=3.15, 95% CI: 1.52-6.52), and low social support (AOR=5.59, 95% CI: 1.76-17.7).
Conclusion: Nearly a quarter of the patients experienced depression, influenced by lack of formal education, absence of health insurance, comorbidity, and low social support. Implementing regular screening programs, encouraging insurance participation, and early detection of comorbidities could help reduce depression among hypertensive patients.
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