Factors affecting depression in high school students with chronic illness: A nationwide cross-sectional study in South Korea
Chronic illnesses have been associated with poor mental health and depression. Given the fact that a large number of adolescents are suffering from chronic illnesses in South Korea, it is important to identify factors that contribute to depression in this population so that appropriate interventions can be developed. In order to achieve this aim, a large-scale, nationwide, cross-sectional study was performed. The study used data obtained from the 2016 Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey which included first-year high school students diagnosed with one or more of the following chronic illnesses: asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
Source: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: EunGyeong Kim, Young-Me Lee, Laren Riesche Source Type: research
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