Prevalence and correlates of depression among students in a senior high school in Ghana: A school-based cross-sectional study
Nana Akua Sarfoah Obeng-Okon,
Douglas Aninng Opoku,
Nana Kwame Ayisi-Boateng
et al.
Abstract:Objectives: Depression is one of the most widely reported mental health issues that affect adolescents globally. However, there is a dearth of data on its prevalence and associated factors among senior high school students in Ghana, since previous studies have focused more on adult populations. This can hinder policies needed to champion mental health and mental health care in senior high schools. Hence, this study sought to assess the prevalence of depression and associated factors among senior high school st… Show more
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