STUDY OF DEPRESSION AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS OF RURAL MAHARASHTRA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder that appears in adolescents. It has an adverse effect on physical as well as mental health. Many adolescents remain undiagnosed due to no accessibility to clinics. Objectives: To study demographic factors and their association with depression among adolescents of rural Maharashtra. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 300 students (30 of either sex from 8th to 12th class). 6 item KADS (Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale), BG Prasad’s modified socioeconomic scale and demographic data were collected from volunteers. Results: 6.66% of students were screened positive for depression by the scale. No statistical difference was found in number of students with depression with respect to sex, class and socioeconomic status. However the residence and type of family showed significant difference in number students of depression. Conclusion: the KADS is a good screening tool for depression and should be implemented for adolescents studying in rural areas for prevention and early treatment of depression.
Authors and Affiliations
Shelke Umesh S| Undergraduate Student, Rural Medical College (PIMS-DU), Loni, Maharashtra, India, Corresponding author email: umeshshelke01@gmail.com, Kunkulol Rahul R| Professor, Department of Pharmacology Rural Medical College (PIMS-DU), Loni, Maharashtra, India, Phalke Vaishali D| Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Rural Medical College (PIMS-DU), Loni, Maharashtra, India, Narwane Sandeep P| Assistant professor, Department of Pharmacology Rural Medical College (PIMS-DU), Loni, Maharashtra, India, Patel Prashant C| Postgraduate Student, Department of Pharmacology Rural Medical College (PIMS-DU), Loni, Maharashtra, India
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