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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression among Public Health Students, Mae Fah Luang University

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Depression is the one of the major mental problems. Information about public depression among public health students is limited.Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression among public health students in Mae Fah Luang UniversityMaterial and method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the first- to fourth-year students of school of public health in 2015 academic year. Self administered questionnaires consisted of general characteristic and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Thai version. Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics and chi-square test.Results: Among 284 participants; 235 were female and 49 were male. The prevalence of depression evaluated from PHQ-9 was 30%. Of these, 23.6% was classified as mild depression. Moderate and major depression was found in 5.3% and 2.1% respectively. Factors associated with depression were religion (p<0.001), classroom year (p<0.001), underlying diseases (p=0.02) and hometown region (p=0.04).Conclusion: The prevalence of depression among public health students was relatively high. Appropriate activities, counseling, prevention and treatment should be provided.

Source: Lampang Medical Journal

Authors: Thapakorn Ruanjai, Natwarin Krittiyapichartkul, Pilasinee Wongnuch, Vivat Kawdounglek

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3159350513

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