Prevalence of Depression among Teenage Population on Emotional Quality of Life

Suganya. G; Senthil Vadivel. P; Nithya sri.V

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Prevalence of Depression among Teenage Population on Emotional Quality of Life

Suganya. G

Senior occupational therapist and Teaching faculty, Department of Occupational therapy, Division of PM&R, Cuddalore Government medical college and hospital, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Senthil Vadivel. P

Lecturer in Occupational therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences-Al ahsa, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Google Scholar More about the auther

, Nithya sri.V

Occupational therapy intern, Department of Occupational therapy, Division of PM&R, Cuddalore Government medical college and hospital, Annamalai university, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.004.20221003

DOI: 10.25215/1003.004

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim is to study the prevalence of depression among teenage population on emotional quality of life. Study setting: Study is planned to be conducted at school premises, at convenient time of participants, with consent of school in charge at Rani seethai achi higher secondary school, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India. Study design: Descriptive study Methodology: Based on selection criteria, 198 participants were selected for this study. An informed oral consent was obtained from each participants after detailed explanation about this study .15 participants were included in this study per day. They were asked to fill the questionnaire form (Patient Health Questionnaire -9). By using this form depression is analysed in the age group of 13-14yrs of teenage population. The study was undertaken for a period of one month, data’s were collected and statistically analysed. Outcome measure: Patient Health Questionnaire -9: To assess the prevalence of depression among teenage population. Conclusion: Concluded that 153 students were found to have mild to severe depression emotional quality of life.

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Depression, Emotional Quality of Life, Teenage, School and Prevalence.

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How to cite this article: Suganya.G, Senthil Vadivel.P, Nithya sri.V (2022). Prevalence of Depression among Teenage Population on Emotional Quality of Life. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 10(3), 036-044. DIP:18.01.004.20221003, DOI:10.25215/1003.004