Background. Undernutrition and major depressive disorder are frequently co-occurring. Patients with impaired mental health are\nstrongly vulnerable to the risks of having involuntary weight loss or deficiency of essential nutrients. However, there is no study\nwhich assesses undernutrition among major depressive patients in Ethiopia. Method. A total of 422 clients were included in the\nstudy. Structured questionnaires and anthropometric measurements were used for collecting the data. Bivariate and multivariate\nlogistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with undernutrition. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval\nwas computed to determine the level of significance. Results. The prevalence of undernutrition was 31.4% [95% CI: 27.2ââ?¬â??36.0].\nBeing in a rural residence [AOR = 1.84, 95% CI (1.18ââ?¬â??2.85)], taking multiple medication [AOR = 1.77, 95% CI (1.03ââ?¬â??3.05)], taking\nprescribed diet [AOR = 1.90, 95% CI (1.06ââ?¬â??3.41)], and current use of alcohol [AOR = 2.96, 95% CI (1.34ââ?¬â??6.55)] were factors\nsignificantly associated with undernutrition among depressive patients. Conclusion. The prevalence of undernutrition among\nadults with major depressive disorder was found to be higher than the general population. Appropriate nutritional education and\nnutritional assessment are recommended during the course of major depressive disorder.
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