Biksegn Yirdaw | Cross-disciplinary Synthesis | Best Researcher Award
Assist Prof Dr Biksegn Yirdaw, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom
Dr. Biksegn Yirdaw (BSc, MSc, PhD) is an Assistant Professor in Public Mental Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) ๐. Since 2023, he has been with the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) ๐ฅ, contributing as a deployable staff member to address mental health needs during infectious disease outbreaks ๐ฆ ๐ง . His research focuses on the intersection of disease outbreaks and mental health, specifically evaluating the integration of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) into outbreak preparedness and response plans ๐.
Publication profile
Research focus
Biksegn Asrat Yirdaw’s research focus encompasses mental health issues, particularly anxiety, depression, and PTSD, within vulnerable populations. His work addresses these disorders in general health settings and among adolescents, internally displaced women, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Yirdaw also explores psychological interventions, their effectiveness, and feasibility in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the interconnectedness of mental health with factors like undernourishment and adherence to medical treatments. His studies emphasize the need for accessible mental health care and tailored therapeutic approaches in resource-limited settings. ๐๐ง ๐
Publication top notes
Management of generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder in general health care settings: new WHO recommendations
Effectiveness of school-based psychological interventions for the treatment of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Gender-based violence and its associated factors among internally displaced women in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence of undernourishment and associated factors among adults with major depressive disorder at two public hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Acceptability and feasibility of peer-administered group interpersonal therapy for depression for people living with HIV/AIDSโa pilot study in Northwest Ethiopia
Level of anxiety symptoms and its associated factors among nurses working in emergency and intensive care unit at public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Major depressive disorder and its association with adherence to antiretroviral therapy and quality of life: cross-sectional survey of people living with HIV/AIDS in Northwest Ethiopia
Adaptation of the WHO group interpersonal therapy for people living with HIV/AIDS in Northwest Ethiopia: A qualitative study
Effectiveness of psychological treatments for depressive symptoms among people living with HIV/AIDS in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Multimorbidity of chronic non-communicable diseases and its models of care in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol