Absconding among admitted patients with bipolar affective disorder diagnosis in Uganda
Abstract Background Hospitalization is often necessary for individuals with Bipolar affective Disorder (BAD) during severe manic or depressive episodes, as well as for stabilizing treatment regimens. However, a significant proportion of patients admitted for treatment of BAD abscond or leave the hos...
Main Authors: | Joan Abaatyo, Alain Favina, Mark Mohan Kaggwa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-05-01
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Series: | BMC Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-04794-w |
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