Prevalence and correlates of depression among students in a senior high school in Ghana: A school-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Depression is one of the most widely reported mental health issues that affect adolescents globally. However, there is a dearth of data on its prevalence and associated factors among senior high school students in Ghana, since previous studies have focused more on adult populations. This can hinder policies needed to champion mental health and mental health care in senior high schools. Hence, this study sought to assess the prevalence of depression and associated factors among senior high school students in Ghana.

Methods

An analytical cross-sectional study involving 289 students at the Manya Krobo Senior High School was conducted from December 2022 to February 2023. The students were selected using a two-stage random sampling method. A questionnaire was used to c

SUBMITTER: Obeng-Okon NAS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10860490 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature