Determinants of depression among nursing students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysis
Abstract Background Nursing students are highly susceptible to depression given the heavy workload and clinical demands of the curriculum. Depression has negative impacts on their health and academic performance. This study aimed to determine the determinants of depression amongst nursing students i...
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| author | Tsi Njim Clarence Mbanga Dave Mouemba Haman Makebe Louise Toukam Belmond Kika Isabelle Mulango |
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| description | Abstract Background Nursing students are highly susceptible to depression given the heavy workload and clinical demands of the curriculum. Depression has negative impacts on their health and academic performance. This study aimed to determine the determinants of depression amongst nursing students in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon. Methods A cross-sectional analysis of 447 nursing students recruited from a combination of state-owned and private nursing institutions in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon from January – April 2018 was carried out. Independent correlates of depression were determined using multivariable regression analysis, with the level of significance set at 95%. Results The overall prevalence of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 > 4) and major depressive disorder (Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 > 9) in these students was 69.57 and 26.40% respectively. Independent correlates of depression were found to be: total Oldenburg Burnout Inventory score (aOR: 1.18; 95% CI: 1.11, 1.25; p value < 0.01); level of studies (aOR: 0.72; 95% CI: 0.55, 0.94; p value = 0.02) and occurrence of a life-changing crises (aOR: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.28, 3.55, p value < 0.01). Conclusion The prevalence of depression amongst nursing students in Cameroon is high. Determinants proposed in this study require further assessment to facilitate early identification and management of depression in this high-risk group, in order to limit the negative effects linked with the condition. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-65f975272afd4340afb1774d00fc831a2022-12-21T18:59:07ZengBMCBMC Nursing1472-69552020-04-011911610.1186/s12912-020-00424-yDeterminants of depression among nursing students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysisTsi Njim0Clarence Mbanga1Dave Mouemba2Haman Makebe3Louise Toukam4Belmond Kika5Isabelle Mulango6Health and Human Development (2HD) Research GroupMankon Sub-divisional HospitalRegional Hospital Annex KousseriFaculty of Health Sciences, University of BueaFaculty of Health Sciences, University of BamendaDistrict Hospital Ekondo-TitiDistrict Hospital KumbaAbstract Background Nursing students are highly susceptible to depression given the heavy workload and clinical demands of the curriculum. Depression has negative impacts on their health and academic performance. This study aimed to determine the determinants of depression amongst nursing students in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon. Methods A cross-sectional analysis of 447 nursing students recruited from a combination of state-owned and private nursing institutions in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon from January – April 2018 was carried out. Independent correlates of depression were determined using multivariable regression analysis, with the level of significance set at 95%. Results The overall prevalence of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 > 4) and major depressive disorder (Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 > 9) in these students was 69.57 and 26.40% respectively. Independent correlates of depression were found to be: total Oldenburg Burnout Inventory score (aOR: 1.18; 95% CI: 1.11, 1.25; p value < 0.01); level of studies (aOR: 0.72; 95% CI: 0.55, 0.94; p value = 0.02) and occurrence of a life-changing crises (aOR: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.28, 3.55, p value < 0.01). Conclusion The prevalence of depression amongst nursing students in Cameroon is high. Determinants proposed in this study require further assessment to facilitate early identification and management of depression in this high-risk group, in order to limit the negative effects linked with the condition.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-020-00424-yBurnout syndromeNursing studentsCameroonOldenburg burnout inventoryPatient health Questionnaire-9 |
| spellingShingle | Tsi Njim Clarence Mbanga Dave Mouemba Haman Makebe Louise Toukam Belmond Kika Isabelle Mulango Determinants of depression among nursing students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysis BMC Nursing Burnout syndrome Nursing students Cameroon Oldenburg burnout inventory Patient health Questionnaire-9 |
| title | Determinants of depression among nursing students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_full | Determinants of depression among nursing students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_fullStr | Determinants of depression among nursing students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Determinants of depression among nursing students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_short | Determinants of depression among nursing students in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_sort | determinants of depression among nursing students in cameroon a cross sectional analysis |
| topic | Burnout syndrome Nursing students Cameroon Oldenburg burnout inventory Patient health Questionnaire-9 |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-020-00424-y |
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