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Table 2 Clinical, social support and substance use of the study participants at Ambo Town, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2016 (n = 800)

From: Prevalence of depression and associated factors among older adults at ambo town, Oromia region, Ethiopia

Variables

 

Frequency (n)

Percentages (%)

Mental illness

Yes

57

7.1

No

743

92.9

Family history of mental illness

Yes

61

7.6

No

739

92.4

Medical illness

Yes

449

56.1

No

351

43.9

Social support

poor

223

27.9

Intermediate

221

27.6

Strong

356

44.5

Substance use (current)

Yes

134

16.8

No

666

83.2