Depression symptom severity and behavioral impairment in school-going adolescents in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During adolescence, a critical developmental phase, cognitive, psychological, and social states interact with the environment to influence behaviors like decision-making and social interactions. Depressive symptoms are more prevalent in adolescents than in other age groups which may affect socio-emotional and behavioral development including academic achievement. Here, we determined the association between depression symptom severity and behavioral impairment among adolescents enrolled in secondary schools of Eastern and Central Uganda.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,669 adolescents enrolled in secondary schools in Eastern and Central Uganda. Our outcome variable was behavioral impairment defined as self-reported behavior that interferes

SUBMITTER: Anguzu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11762070 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature