KMID : 0368820060450050432
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Journal of the Korean Neuropsychiatr Association 2006 Volume.45 No. 5 p.432 ~ p.437
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Depressive Disorders among the College Students: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Suicidal Behaviors and Dysfunctions
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Roh Myoung-Sun
Jeon Hong-Jin Lee Hae-Woo Lee Hyo-Jung Han Sung-Koo Hahm Bong-Jin
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Abstract
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Objective: 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.
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KEYWORD
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Major depressive disorder, Minor depressive disorder, Risk Factors, Suicidal attempt, Prevalence
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