Anxiety, depresson status of adolescent females and prediction of related influencing factors in Hunan Province
10.16462/j.cnki.zhjbkz.2019.08.017
- Author:
Ting WANG
1
;
Yan-hui ZHOU
;
Yang LUO
Author Information
1. Department of Midwifery, Xiangya Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
Adolescent;
females;
Anxiety;
Depression
- From:
Chinese Journal of Disease Control & Prevention
2019;23(8):971-976
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the prevalence and influencing factors of anxiety and depression among adolescent females. Methods Adolescent females aged 10-19 years in Hunan Province were investigated by general information questionnaire, menstrual status questionnaire, generalized anxiety scale (GAD-7) and patient health questionnaire depression scale (PHQ-9). Results A total of 2 575 adolescent females were included. The prevalence of anxiety was 9.6%, while the prevalence of depression was 16.4%. Multivariate Logistic analysis showed that among the overall adolescent females, not studying at school, no physical/mental violence, longer average sleep time, no menarche were protective factors for anxiety while higher education level was risk factor; not studying at school, no physical/mental violence, no menarche were protective factors for depression while higher education level was risk factor (all P<0.05). Among the adolescent females with menarche, not studying at school, no physical/mental violence, longer average sleep time, no dysmenorrhea in the past six months were protective factors for anxiety/depression while higher education level and irregular menstrual cycle in the past six months were risk factors (all P<0.05). Conclusions There is a certain degree of anxiety and depression among adolescent females in Hunan Province. It is suggested that more interventions should be strengthened for high-risk groups.
