Multidimensional self-rating biological rhythm disorder and its association with depression and anxiety symptoms among adolescents aged 11-23 years: a school-based cross-sectional study from China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression and anxiety are topical concerns worldwide, especially among adolescents. Besides, biological rhythm disorder as a candidate mechanism for mood disorders is highly prevalent, but relevant research among adolescents in China is presently limited. We conducted the present study to investigate the distribution of multi-dimensional self-rating biological rhythm disorder and the association of self-rating biological rhythm disorders with depression and anxiety symptoms among Chinese adolescents in different academic stages.

Methods

In the cross-sectional study, 3693 students aged 11-23 from Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China were included. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) were used to evaluate symptoms of depre

SUBMITTER: Zeng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9662778 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature