Journal of Depression and Anxiety
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-1044
ISSN: 2167-1044
Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Research Article
Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors Among Youth Attending Public High School in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Debela Tarecha*, Hunde Tarafa, Gizachew Asnake, Tesfa Mekonen and Gebiso Roba
Background: Depression is the most prevalent mental disorder in youth that leads to educational impairment,
substance use problems, and suicidal attempts. The aim of this study was to assess depressive symptoms and associated
factors among youth attending public high school in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia.
Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2021 at Bahir Dar City
public high schools. Data were collected from 752 participants using a self-administered questionnaire. Participants
were selected using the multistage sampling method. A Patient Health Questionnaire 9 Modified for Adolescents
(PHQ-9A) was used to measure depressive symptoms. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social
Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Factor associated with depressive symptoms were identi.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-1044.22.11.478