September 11, 2025PLOS mental health.Open Access

Pathway to care and time to treatment among patients attending psychiatry service at Dilla, Ethiopia, a cross-sectional study

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Direct pathways to psychiatric care were limited, with only 5.9% of patients opting for immediate treatment.
The study identified 51.7% of patients experienced delays in accessing psychiatric treatment, indicating a critical gap.
Younger adults, males, and those with schizophrenia showed a higher likelihood of using direct pathways to care.
Factors such as poor social support, low mental health literacy, and distance to health facilities hindered treatment access.

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Cross-sectional study evaluates treatment access, highlighting social support and awareness issues.

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