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Prevalence, associated factors, and perceived causes of mental distress among visitors to holy water in Mekelle town, Tigray, North Ethiopia

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ID15517844
AuthorsKenfe Tesfay Berhe (0000-0002-8028-356X, Torrens University Australia, corresponding author), Tilahun Belete Mossie (0000-0003-4013-7733, Bahir Dar University), Desalegn Massa (0000-0003-3722-3227, Mekelle University), Desalegn Massa Teklemichael
Year2025
Volume16
Pages1563447-1563447
Publication date2025-10-22
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1563447
PMID41200229
OpenAlexW4415419057
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited15

The prevalence of mental distress is high among holy water visitors compared to prior studies. This highlights the importance of engaging religious leaders and community members to integrate both religious and modern mental healthcare approaches

Distress · Mental distress · Mental health · Mental health care · Mental illness · Psychological distress · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Migration, Health and Trauma · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

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Citation span2026 - 2026 (1)
Highly citedNo

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