Identifying risk factors and detection strategies for adolescent depression in diverse global settings: A Delphi consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence represents a vulnerable period for the onset of depression. Globally, there is a need to better understand risk factors for adolescent depression to inform policies for effective prevention initiatives.

Methods

A Delphi consensus study was conducted on risk factors, early signs, and detection strategies for adolescent depression in global settings. Over 3 survey rounds, global experts formulated and ranked these variables for (1) specificity for adolescent depression and (2) feasibility of measurement (round 1, n=21 participants; rounds 2 and 3, n=17). We calculated Smith's salience index as a measure of consensus. Interviews were conducted with 10 participants to elicit qualitative reflections on the ranking results, and on the influence of cultural a

SUBMITTER: Wahid SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7758738 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature