Knowledge and Depression among Higher Secondary Level Students in College of Lalitpur District

Abstract

"Depression is a widespread and significant medical disorder that negatively affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts," according to the American Psychiatric Association. Sadness and/or a loss of interest in previously appreciated activities are symptoms of depression. It can cause a wide range of mental and physical issues, as well as a reduction in one's capacity to operate at work and at home. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted t0 determine the difference in level of depression based on selected socio-demographic variables and also to measure the level of knowledge regarding depression among higher level students in the selected school of lalitpur. Data were collected through standard questionnaires. Validity and reliability were maintained. Data were analyzed and interpreted by maintaining ethical consideration. Based on the findings of the study it is concluded that among 405 respondent, Majority 198(48.9%) of the respondents have Mild mood disturbance, 79(19.5%) of the respondents have Borderline clinical depression, 54 (13.3%) of respondent have Moderate depression, 8(2%) of the respondents have Severe depression and 6(1.5%) of the respondent have Extreme depression and 60 (14.8%) have normal. 203 respondents (50.12%) hear about depression from social media, 112 respondents (112%) via television and 90 respondents (22.22%) of the respondents were involved in social activities regarding depression. Where, 33.3% have a lot, 37% some, 22.5% a little and 7.2% none regarding knowledge of depression. It is difficult to make broad generalizations because sample size and study was limited to only one college with 405 respondents. It was difficult to find out the association between level of depression and independent variables because of small cell values. To sum up, similar studies can be conducted on a large scale with a large number of respondents so as to generalize the findings and to find out the association between independent variables and level of depression.