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摘要
背景:抑郁症是包括泰国在内的世界各地大学生日益关注的心理健康问题。研究表明,17%至40%的泰国大学生有抑郁症状,尽管这些研究往往侧重于特定群体,使用不同的测量方法。目的:本研究旨在调查泰国大学生抑郁症的患病率及相关因素。方法:数据收集与HAPPINOMETER和患者健康问卷-9量表作为全国横断面调查的一部分。共有来自33所大学的14621名学生参与了调查。我们进行了一系列的二元逻辑回归分析,以检验社会人口学特征和健康行为对抑郁症存在的影响。结果:31.4%的学生有抑郁症状,14.2%的学生有重度抑郁障碍。被认定为非二元的学生患抑郁症的几率最高(校正比值比2.10,95% CI 1.7-2.6, P < 0.001)。其他特定的亚群体也被发现特别容易受到伤害,包括妇女、四年级学生和在曼谷学习的人,他们没有兼职工作,独居,有吸烟、酗酒和不良饮食等危险的健康行为。结论:研究结果强调了泰国大学需要全面的心理健康支持和有针对性的干预措施,特别是对高危人群。利用泰国各大学之间现有的合作网络提供了一个独特的机会,可以开展协调一致的努力,制定和实施适合这一弱势群体需求的综合心理健康战略。
Prevalence and correlates of depression among Thai university students: nationwide study.
Background: Depression is a growing mental health concern among university students worldwide, including in Thailand. Studies show that between 17 and 40% of Thai university students experience depressive symptoms, although these studies often focus on specific groups and use different measures.
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of depressive disorders among university students across Thailand.
Method: Data were collected with the HAPPINOMETER and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scale as part of a nationwide cross-sectional survey. A total of 14 621 students from 33 universities participated in the survey. A series of binary logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the effect of sociodemographic characteristics and health behaviours on the presence of depression.
Results: The results revealed that 31.4% of students experienced depressive symptoms, with 14.2% having major depressive disorder. The students who identified as non-binary had the highest odds of having depression (adjusted odds ratio 2.10, 95% CI 1.7-2.6, P < 0.001). Other specific subgroups were also found to be particularly vulnerable, including women, fourth-year students and those studying in Bangkok, without part-time jobs, living alone and engaging in risky health behaviours like smoking, heavy drinking and poor diet.
Conclusions: The findings underscore the need for comprehensive mental health support and targeted interventions within Thai universities, especially for at-risk subpopulations. Leveraging the existing collaborative networks among Thai universities presents a unique opportunity to mount a coordinated effort in developing and implementing comprehensive mental health strategies tailored to the needs of this vulnerable population.
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Announcing the launch of BJPsych Open, an exciting new open access online journal for the publication of all methodologically sound research in all fields of psychiatry and disciplines related to mental health. BJPsych Open will maintain the highest scientific, peer review, and ethical standards of the BJPsych, ensure rapid publication for authors whilst sharing research with no cost to the reader in the spirit of maximising dissemination and public engagement. Cascade submission from BJPsych to BJPsych Open is a new option for authors whose first priority is rapid online publication with the prestigious BJPsych brand. Authors will also retain copyright to their works under a creative commons license.