ASSESSMENT OF DEPRESSION AND ITS CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS

Abstract

Depression is one of the foremost causes of social exhaustion worldwide: Nursing is a stressful profession, it is essential to scrutinize psychiatric morbidity among nursing student as various psychiatric disorder first onsets is typically during study period. The aim of this study was to assess the level of depression and its contributing factors among Saudi nursing Students. A descriptive correlation, cross sectional research design was utilized in this study. The data collection instruments used were a demographic data sheet and Becks. Depression Inventory, subject was assured the confidentiality and anonymity of the collective data. The result revealed 1.3% of the participants experienced extreme depression 4.7% experienced server depression, 8.1 % experienced moderate depression 18.1% experienced mild mood disturbance, and (65.1%) had moderate normal mood. A significant relationship was evident between positive family histories of depression. Therefore, it is obvious that along with physical health mental health of nursing students should also be given important based on which the students may reflects and find healthy solution for their distress.