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Depression in Guatemalan adolescents.

C E Berganza1, G Aguilar

  • 1Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Guatemala.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Depression affects 35.1% of adolescents in Guatemala City schools. While social class showed no impact, gender differences in adolescent depression approached statistical significance, warranting further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Research
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Adolescent depression is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding demographic factors influencing depression is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research indicates potential gender and socioeconomic disparities in youth mental health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of depression among adolescents in Guatemala City.
  • To examine the influence of gender and social class on adolescent depression rates.
  • To identify potential risk factors for depression in a school-based population.

Main Methods:

  • A modified version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC-M) was administered.
  • A sample of 339 adolescents from three distinct social classes in Guatemala City participated.
  • Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed to analyze gender and social class effects.

Main Results:

  • A significant prevalence of depression was found, with 35.1% of adolescents meeting the criteria.
  • A significant main effect of gender on depression levels was observed.
  • No statistically significant main effect of social class on depression was detected.
  • The interaction between gender and social class approached statistical significance.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent depression is prevalent in Guatemala City, highlighting the need for mental health support.
  • Gender appears to be a more significant factor than social class in adolescent depression within this population.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the nuances of gender-based differences and the implications for intervention strategies.

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