Depression among university students in Kenya: prevalence and sociodemographic correlates
SOURCE: Journal of Affective Disorders
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2014
TITLE AUTHOR(S): C.J.Othieno, R.O.Okoth, K.Peltzer, S.Pengpid, L.O.Malla
KEYWORDS: KENYA, RISK BEHAVIOUR, STUDENTS (COLLEGE)
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 8201
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/2622
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/2622
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2014
TITLE AUTHOR(S): C.J.Othieno, R.O.Okoth, K.Peltzer, S.Pengpid, L.O.Malla
KEYWORDS: KENYA, RISK BEHAVIOUR, STUDENTS (COLLEGE)
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 8201
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/2622
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/2622
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Abstract
Depression is a common cause of morbidity but prevalence levels among Kenyan university students are poorly understood. A better understanding of depression and its correlates is essential in planning for appropriate interventions in this population group. Depression occurs in a significant number of students. Appropriate interventions should be set up in high institutions of learning to detect and treat these disorders paying particular attention to those at risk.-
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