The relationship between depression symptoms and academic performance among first-year undergraduate students at a South African university: a cross-sectional study

The relationship between depression symptoms and academic performance among first-year undergraduate students at a South African university: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background: South African universities face a challenge of low throughput rates, with most students failing to complete their studies within the minimum regulatory time. Literature has begun to investigate the contribution of well-being, including mental health, with depression among studen...

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Main Authors: F Wagner, RG Wagner, U Kolanisi, LP Makuapane, M Masango, FX Gómez-Olivé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
College students
Depression
Higher education institution
Mental health
Progression
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14517-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14517-7

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