International Clinical Neuroscience Journal

Vol. 4 No. 4 (2017)

Evaluation of Depression and its Related Factors Among Female Students in Fasa, Iran

International Clinical Neuroscience Journal, Vol. 4 No. 4 (2017), 8 October 2017 , Page 130-133

Abstract

Background: We aimed to determine frequency of depression among female adolescent students and its related factors in Fasa, Iran.
Methods: In a cross-sectional study, female high school students were evaluated. Depression, mental disorder and family’s relative peace were measured using standard scales.
Results: A total of 516 students were evaluated in which 157 (30.4%) students did not suffer any type of depression. The mean depression score of students had significant relationship with history of an addicted family member (P < 0.001), family relative peace (P < 0.001), history of any mental-psychological disorder in family (P < 0.001) and parents’ educational level (P = 0.03).
Conclusion: The prevalence of depression was high in female students and was associated with variables such as drug-addicted family member, relative peace and history of mental-psychological disorders in the family.

Keywords:
  • depression
  • adolescents
  • frequency

How to Cite

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Modarresi F, Nikouee F, Ansari A, Rezaee M. Evaluation of Depression and its Related Factors Among Female Students in Fasa, Iran. Int Clin Neurosci J [Internet]. 2017 Oct. 8 [cited 2026 Jul. 5];4(4):130-3. Available from: https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/neuroscience/article/view/19251

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