Onset of depressive symptomatology in a sample of university students
The aim of the study was to evaluate depressive symptomatology within the student population of the University of Palermo (Italy). An anonymous online questionnaire was provided to the students of the University of Palermo. The first section investigated demographic and social data, while in the sec...
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| description | The aim of the study was to evaluate depressive symptomatology within the student population of the University of Palermo (Italy). An anonymous online questionnaire was provided to the students of the University of Palermo. The first section investigated demographic and social data, while in the second section the QIDSSR16 (Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Self-Report) test was administered. 539 students (68.3% female) gave informed consent and completed the questionnaire. Considering as a dependent variable: Depressive symptomatology moderate- severe-very severe, the statistically significant independent variables associated are I don’t live with my family (aOR 1.63, 95% CI 1.01-2.63, P=0.043), I currently smoke (aOR 1.55, 95% CI 1.01-2.39, P=0.048) and Low perceived health status (aOR 4.14, 95% CI 2.73-6.28, P<0.001). Smoking is associated with an increased risk of developing a high-grade depressive symptomatology. Family plays a crucial role in decreasing the risk of moderate, severe or very severe symptoms. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-764fa537e3ad43ae991db5ccd022573d2025-02-03T05:58:01ZengWileyMental Illness2036-74572036-74652018-06-0110110.4081/mi.2018.76493946Onset of depressive symptomatology in a sample of university studentsOmar Enzo Santangelo0Sandro Provenzano1Dario Piazza2Alberto Firenze3Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care “G. D’Alessandro”, University of PalermoDepartment of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care “G. D’Alessandro”, University of PalermoUnità di Staff Rischio Clinico e Qualità A.O.U.P. “P. Giaccone”, PalermoDepartment of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care “G. D’Alessandro”, University of PalermoThe aim of the study was to evaluate depressive symptomatology within the student population of the University of Palermo (Italy). An anonymous online questionnaire was provided to the students of the University of Palermo. The first section investigated demographic and social data, while in the second section the QIDSSR16 (Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Self-Report) test was administered. 539 students (68.3% female) gave informed consent and completed the questionnaire. Considering as a dependent variable: Depressive symptomatology moderate- severe-very severe, the statistically significant independent variables associated are I don’t live with my family (aOR 1.63, 95% CI 1.01-2.63, P=0.043), I currently smoke (aOR 1.55, 95% CI 1.01-2.39, P=0.048) and Low perceived health status (aOR 4.14, 95% CI 2.73-6.28, P<0.001). Smoking is associated with an increased risk of developing a high-grade depressive symptomatology. Family plays a crucial role in decreasing the risk of moderate, severe or very severe symptoms.https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/mi/article/view/7649DepressionMood DisordersYoung AdultAdultStudentsUniversitiesSicilyMediterranean Region |
| spellingShingle | Omar Enzo Santangelo Sandro Provenzano Dario Piazza Alberto Firenze Onset of depressive symptomatology in a sample of university students Mental Illness Depression Mood Disorders Young Adult Adult Students Universities Sicily Mediterranean Region |
| title | Onset of depressive symptomatology in a sample of university students |
| title_full | Onset of depressive symptomatology in a sample of university students |
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| title_short | Onset of depressive symptomatology in a sample of university students |
| title_sort | onset of depressive symptomatology in a sample of university students |
| topic | Depression Mood Disorders Young Adult Adult Students Universities Sicily Mediterranean Region |
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