Depressive Disorders among the College Students: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Suicidal Behaviors and Dysfunctions.
- Author:
Myoung Sun ROH
1
;
Hong Jin JEON
;
Hae Woo LEE
;
Hyo Jung LEE
;
Sung Koo HAN
;
Bong Jin HAHM
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Chook Ryoung Evangelical Hospital, Namyangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Major depressive disorder;
Minor depressive disorder;
Risk factor;
Suicidal attempt;
Prevalence
- MeSH:
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Depressive Disorder*;
Depressive Disorder, Major;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Mental Health Services;
Prevalence*;
Risk Factors*
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2006;45(5):432-437
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of major and minor depressive disorders in college students. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was completed on a sample of 906 students (507 men and 399 women) with the self-administered form of Korean version of Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (K-MINI). RESULTS: Estimated 12-month prevalence of major depressive disorder was 4.2% in men and 9.5% in women, and that of minor depressive disorder was 15.4% in men and 23.2% in women. The factors, 'female gender' and 'age of 20-21', were significantly associated with major depressive disorder. 'Poor adaptation to school' was significantly associated with major depressive disorder both in men and women, but 'poor interpersonal relationship' and 'history of school withdrawal' were associated only in men. Idea of self-injury and suicidal behaviors (suicidal ideation, plan and attempt) were significantly associated with major depressive disorder in women, but were not associated with minor depressive disorder. CONCLUSION: Major and minor depressive disorders are highly prevalent in the college students. Major depressive disorder was more associated with dysfunctions and suicidal behaviors than minor depressive disorder. Campus-based mental health service is needed for the high-risk students.
