Probable depression and its correlates among undergraduate students in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Globally, depression is higher among university students than the general population-making it a significant public health problem. Despite this, there is limited data on the prevalence in university students in the Gauteng province, South Africa. This study determined the prevalence of screening positive for probable depression and its correlates among undergraduate students at the university of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Methods

A cross-sectional study, using an online survey was conducted among undergraduate students at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2021. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) was used to assess the prevalence of probable depression. Descriptive stat

SUBMITTER: Croock J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9978096 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature