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Psychosocial determinants of psychological distress among people with disabilities in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

20252 citationsOpen accessGondar University

Abstract

Psychological distress was notably high among individuals with disabilities, while professional help-seeking remained very low. This underscores the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions to reduce stigma, strengthen social support and improve access to appropriate psychological care.

Research topics

  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
  • Health, psychology, and well-being

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092928

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