坦桑尼亚姆万扎非医科大学本科生抑郁症状的患病率、症状和相关危险因素

IF 3 Q2 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL
Stanley Mwita, Mathew Ouma, Warren Edwin, Deogratias Katabalo, Karol Marwa
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背景:大学生由于其生活阶段的过渡性质,往往涉及到学业压力的增加和社会的变化,因此容易患抑郁症。本研究旨在探讨非医科大学本科学生抑郁症状的患病率、症状及相关危险因素。方法:本横断面研究在坦桑尼亚姆万扎地区的非医科大学进行。采用自我管理的结构化问卷来收集数据。使用贝克抑郁量表(BDI-II)评估抑郁症状的存在和严重程度。结果:共有768名学生参与了研究。抑郁症状的患病率为35.7%。相当大比例的人经历了失去兴趣和快乐(n = 516, 67.2%),感到容易疲倦(n = 373, 48.6%),难以做出决定(n = 303, 39.4%)。年龄与抑郁症状之间存在显著关系,25岁及以上的参与者报告抑郁症状发生率(53.2%)高于18-24岁的参与者(28.8%)(p < 0.001)。同样,学习的年份与抑郁症状显著相关;四年级学生出现抑郁症状的比例最高(64.3%),一年级学生出现抑郁症状的比例最低(26.2%)(p < 0.001)。结论:本研究发现,超过三分之一的非医科大学本科生患有抑郁症状。如此高的患病率表明,迫切需要在大学环境中进行有针对性的心理健康干预,以防止长期的学术、社会和心理后果。校园咨询服务应优先筛选关键症状,同时制定针对学业进步挑战的压力管理计划。
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Prevalence, Symptoms, and Associated Risk Factors for Depressive Symptoms Among Undergraduate Students of Non-Medical Universities in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Background: University students are vulnerable to depression due to the transitional nature of their life stage, which often involves increased academic pressures and social changes. This study aims to examine the prevalence, symptoms, and associated risk factors for depressive symptoms among undergraduate students at non-medical universities.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at non-medical universities in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The presence and severity of depressive symptoms were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II).

Results: A total of 768 students participated in the study. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 35.7%. A significant proportion experienced loss of interest and pleasure (n = 516; 67.2%), felt easily tired (n = 373; 48.6%), and had difficulty making decisions (n = 303; 39.4%). A significant relationship was observed between age and depressive symptoms, with participants aged 25 and above reporting higher rates of depressive symptoms (53.2%) compared to those aged 18-24 (28.8%) (p < 0.001). Similarly, the year of study was significantly associated with depressive symptoms; fourth-year students had the highest proportion of depressive symptoms (64.3%), while first-year students had the lowest proportion (26.2%) (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: This study found that over one-third of undergraduate students in non-medical universities suffer from depressive symptoms. This high prevalence rate highlights an urgent need for targeted mental health interventions within university settings to prevent long-term academic, social, and psychological consequences. Campus counseling services should prioritize screening for key symptoms while developing stress-management programs tailored to academic progression challenges.

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