Emotional distress is most common mental disorder associated with HIV. But little is known in Ethiopia; particularly for the study area where high prevalence of HIV is seen. Comparative cross sectional study employed in 2008 & symptom of emotional distress & their determinants among clients at VCTC prior to testing & counseling & at ART centers prior to initiation of ART assessed. Before the study, ethical clearance obtained from Ethical Committee of Jimma University & data collected using HADS. Of 720 clients, 75%, 55% & 65% respectively were age 18-34, females & literate. 22% ...
Emotional distress is most common mental disorder associated with HIV. But little is known in Ethiopia; particularly for the study area where high ...
