Suicidality and depression among adult patients admitted in general medical facilities in Kenya

Suicidality and depression among adult patients admitted in general medical facilities in Kenya

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Aim</p> <p>To document Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) II suicidal symptoms among patients admitted to Kenyan non-psychiatric general medical facilities</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>All consenting adults admitted within a period of 4...

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Main Authors:	Khasakhala Lincoln I, Ndetei David M, Mutiso Victoria, Mbwayo Anne W
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2010-02-01
Series:	Annals of General Psychiatry
Online Access:	http://www.annals-general-psychiatry.com/content/9/1/7

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