Determinants of depression among nursing students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nursing students are highly susceptible to depression given the heavy workload and clinical demands of the curriculum. Depression has negative impacts on their health and academic performance. This study aimed to determine the determinants of depression amongst nursing students in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis of 447 nursing students recruited from a combination of state-owned and private nursing institutions in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon from January - April 2018 was carried out. Independent correlates of depression were determined using multivariable regression analysis, with the level of significance set at 95%.

Results

The overall prevalence of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 > 4)

SUBMITTER: Njim T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7165407 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature