A study on prevalence and risk factors of depression among adolescent girls studying in government and private schools—A comparative study

Background: The prevalence of depression among school-going adolescent girls in India is about 40%. Adolescent girls attending private and government-run schools in South India have vastly different sociodemographic backgrounds and school environments. Assessing the associated risk factors for depre...

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Main Authors: Preethi Alex, D Sharon Cynthia, V Kanagalakshmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_402_23