Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression among Adolescent Students
Keywords:
Depression, Adolescent, Students, Mosul, IraqAbstract
Background: Depression is a major public health concern,
particularly among adolescents (1,12,19,20). This study aimed to determine the
prevalence and associated factors of depression among adolescent students in
Mosul, Iraq. for the period (1st) January to (18) April 2024.
Material and method: A descriptive study design was conducted to determine
the levels of depression symptoms among adolescent students. The study was
conducted using a stratified random sample of 300 students from preparatory
schools in Mosul city in Iraq. Data was collected using the Beck Depression
Inventory (BDI) and a socio-demographic questionnaire.
Results of the study: The findings revealed that while a large percentage of
adolescents did not experience any depressive symptoms, 4.9% of participants
reported varying degrees of depression, with some experiencing high levels of
depressive symptoms.
Conclusion: The findings indicated varying levels of depression among the
patients, with some experiencing high levels of depression symptoms.
Recommendation: The study provides valuable insights about the need of
Health awareness and education, Family and community support, Multifaceted
school programs, Continuous research and development, Continuous research.
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