Prevalence of Depression among Children and Adolescent in Orphanages
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to discuss the prevalence and severity of depression among children and Adolescent in orphanages and compare between both of them using Children's Depression Inventory and Beck Depression Inventory. Introduction: Depression is one of the most common mental disorders among children and adolescent. It affects their social and academic improvement. Methods: A total of 133 orphans that living in orphanage aged 7-24 years at Abha city, Saudi Arabia were included in this cross-sectional study. We used stander questionnaire specific for each age group “Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)” to assess the prevalence and severity of depression. SPSS software was used to analyze the data. Ethical approval was obtained from the local ethical committee. Results: 133 participants were divided into two groups. One contains orphans less than or have 14 years and the other contains elder orphans. 43 out of 55 participants from group one had severe depression, 1 with moderate, 5 with mild and 6 with no or minimal depression. On the other hand, the most prevalent type of depression in the second group was mild, no or minimal, moderate and sever respectively. Conclusion: There was high prevalence of severe depression among children than young adults in the orphan house thus we need to improve the quality and the kind of care giving to those children as well as adolescents and may providing more caregivers will be a solution to overcome this mental disorder.
Authors and Affiliations
Abdulkhaliq Y. Alahmari, Ali F. Alshehri, Abdullah S. Alqahtani, Turki A. Alyami, Wafa D. Alshehri, Ashwaq Y. Asiri, Alhanoof A. Alyami, Alanood A. Alyami, Osama H. Soliman
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.6.053
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