Prevalence and Associated Factors With Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Secondary School Students in Mattu Town, Southwest Ethiopia
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.High rates of depression, anxiety, and stress were found in secondary school students. Factors like socio-economic status, family relationships, and substance use are linked to these mental health challenges.
Area Of Science
- Adolescent mental health
- Psychological epidemiology
Background
- Adolescence is a critical period for mental health development.
- Understanding the prevalence and factors of depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) in secondary school students is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) among secondary school students.
- To identify factors associated with DAS in this population.
Main Methods
- An institution-based cross-sectional study involving 418 secondary school students.
- Data collected using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21).
- Statistical analysis included bivariable and multivariable regression to identify significant associations (P <0.05).
Main Results
- Prevalence rates for depression, anxiety, and stress were 29.4%, 47.6%, and 57.7%, respectively.
- Significant factors associated with depression included sex, living arrangement, substance use, family connectedness, anxiety, and stress.
- Anxiety was associated with depression, living arrangement, education level, family connectedness, and family disputes. Stress was associated with anxiety.
Conclusions
- A significant proportion of secondary school students experience depression, anxiety, and stress.
- Socio-economic, academic, family relationship, and substance use factors are linked to DAS.
- Strong interrelationships exist between depression, anxiety, and stress, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention strategies, including structured counseling services.
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