Prevalence of Depression among University Students : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study
Joint Authors
Sarokhani, Mohamad Taher
Delpisheh, Ali
Sayehmiri, Kourosh
Veisani, Yousef
Sarokhani, Diana
Manesh, Rohollah Esmaeli
Source
Depression Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Depression is one of the four major diseases in the world and is the most common cause of disability from diseases.
The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of depression among Iranian university students using meta-analysis method.
Materials and Methods.
Keyword depression was searched in electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, MAGIran, Medlib, and SID.
Data was analyzed using meta-analysis (random-effects model).
Heterogeneity of studies was assessed using the I2 index.
Data was analyzed using STATA software Ver.10.
Results.
In 35 studies conducted in Iran from 1995 to 2012 with sample size of 9743, prevalence of depression in the university students was estimated to be 33% (95% CI: 32–34).
The prevalence of depression among boys was estimated to be 28% (95% CI: 26–30), among girls 23% (95% CI: 22–24), single students 39% (95% CI: 37–41), and married students 20% (95% CI: 17–24).
Metaregression model showed that the trend of depression among Iranian students was flat.
Conclusions.
On the whole, depression is common in university students with no preponderance between males and females and in single students is higher than married ones.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sarokhani, Diana& Delpisheh, Ali& Veisani, Yousef& Sarokhani, Mohamad Taher& Manesh, Rohollah Esmaeli& Sayehmiri, Kourosh. 2013. Prevalence of Depression among University Students : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study. Depression Research and Treatment،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sarokhani, Diana…[et al.]. Prevalence of Depression among University Students : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study. Depression Research and Treatment No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sarokhani, Diana& Delpisheh, Ali& Veisani, Yousef& Sarokhani, Mohamad Taher& Manesh, Rohollah Esmaeli& Sayehmiri, Kourosh. Prevalence of Depression among University Students : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study. Depression Research and Treatment. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466967
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466967