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http://dx.doi.org/10.5393/JAMCH.2021.46.4.242

Depression and Related Factors of Children Using Community Child Center in Gwangju and Jeollanamdo  

Yoon, Sang-Eun (Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Chosun University)
Han, Mi Ah (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
Park, Jong (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
Ryu, So Yeon (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
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Journal of agricultural medicine and community health / v.46, no.4, 2021 , pp. 242-252 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study examined the current status of depression and related factors among children using community child center. Methods: A cross-sectional study selected children in grades 4-6 who used the Gwangju and Jeollanamdo community child center (n=224) using a convenience sampling method. General characteristics, family characteristics, children's emotional characteristics, children's school life environment and depression status were assessed using a self-reported questionnaire. Results: The average score of depression among children using community child center was 15.31±7.70 out of a total of 27. Fifty-eight (25.9%) children had depression above 22 points. Variables related to children's depression were shown as grade, subjective economic level awareness, after-school activities excluding local children's centers, presence of family members after school, and family structure. Conclusions: The depression prevalence of children using community child center was higher. Policy support such as children's psychological support programs would be needed to reduce children's depression, and community child centers are expected to be effective in reducing children's depression if continuous child psychological support services are developed for children's mental health.
Keywords
Child; Child care; Depression; Poverty; Risk factors;
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