COVID Research: Open Access(CROA)
ISSN: 2995-7826 | DOI: 10.33140/CROA
Joseph Kirabira
Department of Psychiatry, Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, P.O Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
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Research Article
Prevalence and Determinants of Depression and Suicidality among Health Sciences and Engineering Students at Busitema University: a Snapshot After Covid-19 Lockdown
Author(s): Joseph Kirabira*, Enid kawala kagoya, joseph mpagi, Christine etoko atala, Francis okello, Ambrose okibure, Alex ainembabazi and Paul waako
Background Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder in Uganda and is strongly associated with suicide, an important cause of death among people aged 15-29 years. Among University students, depression affects social and academic performance, thus limiting the capabilities of this potentially productive population. Additionally, many students display suicidal behaviour which is commonly a manifestation of severe depression; hence, it is necessary to evaluate both depression and suicidality in a bid to address them. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of depression and suicidality among students of two campuses at Busitema University in rural eastern Uganda. Methods A total of 658 were recruited with 360 from Busitema Campus (Faculty of Engineering) and 298 from Mbale Campus (Faculty of Health.. Read More»