Depressive Symptoms among Haramaya University Students in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Conclusions: The prevalence of depressive symptoms among university students in this study is high relative to the general population. Sociodemographic factors year of study and current substance use were identified as associated factors of depressive symptoms. Recommendations. This finding suggests the need for the provision of mental health services at the university, including screening, counseling, and effective treatment. Families need to closely follow their students' health status by having good communication with the universities, and they have to play their great role in preventing depression and providing appropriate treatment as needed. The governments and policy-makers should stand with universities by supporting and establishing matured policies which helps universities to have mental health service centers. Generally, the university and other stakeholders should consider these identified associated factors for prevention and control of mental health problems of university students. PMID: 32099677 [PubMed]
Source: Depression Research and Treatment - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Depress Res Treat Source Type: research