Maregu Shegaw
Biographic Data
| ID | 7962708 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maregu Shegaw |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maregu |
| FAMILY NAME | Shegaw |
| SIGNATURE | SHEGAW M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Wollo University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4572-8110 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence of suicidal behavior and its associated factors among individuals living in war-affected areas of Dessie Town, northeast Ethiopia, in 2022
The findings highlight a significant burden of suicidal behavior among survivors of conflict-affected areas in northeast Ethiopia, an under-researched population, emphasizing the need for integrated mental health and psychosocial support services tailored to war-affected communities. The following are the determinants of suicide behavior: being divorced or widowed, unemployed, depressed, suffering from PTSD, experiencing stressful life events, an…
Determinants of suicidal behavior among elders in Northwest Ethiopia
The extent of suicidal behavior was found to be high in this study. The associated factors of suicide behavior include being unmarried, having a poor social network, having depression, chronic illness, and geriatric mistreatments. Therefore, clinicians should do routine mental health examinations for older persons, focusing on those who have a history of elder abuse or chronic illnesses, as these are major risk factors for suicide behavior. To de…
Problematic substance use and its associated factors among street youth in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia
The prevalence of problematic substance use was high. It was also found that peer pressure, family conflict, substance use in the family, and physical abuse were the factors associated with problematic substance use. Therefore, proper screening and intervention for individuals with problematic substance use are needed, and further research should be conducted for marginalized groups
Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among people who experienced traumatic events in Dessie town, Ethiopia, 2022
The prevalence of PTSD among Dessie town residents was found to be huge. Being female, having a previous history of mental illness, depressive symptoms, witnessing a serious physical injury of a family member or friend, and high perceived life threats were variables that are independent predictors of PSTD. People who have experienced such a severe traumatic event require psychosocial support to aid in their recovery from the terrible experiences
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Problematic substance use and its associated factors among street youth in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia
The prevalence of problematic substance use was high. It was also found that peer pressure, family conflict, substance use in the family, and physical abuse were the factors associated with problematic substance use. Therefore, proper screening and intervention for individuals with problematic substance use are needed, and further research should be conducted for marginalized groups
Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among people who experienced traumatic events in Dessie town, Ethiopia, 2022
The prevalence of PTSD among Dessie town residents was found to be huge. Being female, having a previous history of mental illness, depressive symptoms, witnessing a serious physical injury of a family member or friend, and high perceived life threats were variables that are independent predictors of PSTD. People who have experienced such a severe traumatic event require psychosocial support to aid in their recovery from the terrible experiences
Prevalence of suicidal behavior and its associated factors among individuals living in war-affected areas of Dessie Town, northeast Ethiopia, in 2022
The findings highlight a significant burden of suicidal behavior among survivors of conflict-affected areas in northeast Ethiopia, an under-researched population, emphasizing the need for integrated mental health and psychosocial support services tailored to war-affected communities. The following are the determinants of suicide behavior: being divorced or widowed, unemployed, depressed, suffering from PTSD, experiencing stressful life events, an…
Determinants of suicidal behavior among elders in Northwest Ethiopia
The extent of suicidal behavior was found to be high in this study. The associated factors of suicide behavior include being unmarried, having a poor social network, having depression, chronic illness, and geriatric mistreatments. Therefore, clinicians should do routine mental health examinations for older persons, focusing on those who have a history of elder abuse or chronic illnesses, as these are major risk factors for suicide behavior. To de…
Environmental health (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works)