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Depressive Disorders among the College Students：Prevalence, Risk Factors, Suicidal Behaviors and Dysfunctions  

No, Myeong-Seon (축령복음병원)
Jeon, Hong-Jin (서울대학교)
Lee, Hae-Woo (서울대학교)
Lee, Hyo-Jeong (서울대학교)
Han, Seong-Ku (서울대학교)
Ham, Bong-Jin (서울대학교)
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Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association / v.45, no.5, 2006 , pp. 432-437 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives：The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of major and minor depressive disorders in college students. Methods：A cross-sectional study was completed on a sample of 906 students (507 men and 399 women) with the self-administered form of Korean version of Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (K-MINI). Results：Estimated 12-month prevalence of major depressive disorder was 4.2% in men and 9.5% in women, and that of minor depressive disorder was 15.4% in men and 23.2% in women. The factors, ‘female gender’ and ‘age of 20-21’, were significantly associated with major depressive disorder. ‘Poor adaptation to school’ was significantly associated with major depressive disorder both in men and women, but ‘poor interpersonal relationship’ and ‘history of school withdrawal’ were associated only in men. Idea of self-injury and suicidal behaviors (suicidal ideation, plan and attempt) were significantly associated with major depressive disorder in women, but were not associated with minor depressive disorder. Conclusion：Major and minor depressive disorders are highly prevalent in the college students. Major depressive disorder was more associated with dysfunctions and suicidal behaviors than minor depressive disorder. Campus-based mental health service is needed for the high-risk students. (J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc 2006;45(5):432-437)
Keywords
Major depressive disorder; Minor depresive disorder; Risk factor; Suicidal atempt; Prevalence
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