dc.contributor.author |
Ngin, C |
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dc.contributor.author |
Pal, K |
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dc.contributor.author |
Tuot, S |
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dc.contributor.author |
Chhuon, P |
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dc.contributor.author |
Yi, R |
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dc.contributor.author |
Yi, S |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2019-03-18T23:12:58Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2018-09-28 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
BMJ Open 8(9):1-13 28 Sep 2018 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/46086 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Objective To explore social and behavioural factors associated with depressive symptoms among university students in Cambodia. Design Cross-sectional study. Settings Two public universities—one in the capital city of Phnom Penh and another in Battambang provincial town. Participants This study included 1359 students randomly selected from all departments in the two universities using a multistage cluster sampling method for a self-administered questionnaire survey in 2015. Primary outcome measure Depressive symptoms measured by using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale. All measures in the study were self-reported. Results The proportion of students with depressive symptoms and severe depressive symptoms were 50.6% and 19.6%, respectively. After adjustment in multivariate logistic regression analysis, depressive symptoms remained significantly associated with poor academic performance (adjusted OR (AOR)=7.31, 95% CI 2.24 to 23.86), higher consumption of unhealthy food (AOR=1.72, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.76), a negative self-perception about body shape (AOR=0.54, 95% CI 0.29 to 0.99) and general health status (AOR=2.99, 95% CI 1.28 to 7.00), and limited physical activeness (AOR=0.30, 95% CI 0.16 to 0.58). Depressive symptoms also remained significantly associated with adverse childhood experiences including physical violence (AOR=1.39, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.86), psychological abuse (AOR=1.82, 95% CI 1.37 to 2.42) and lack of general and medical care (AOR=0.51, 95% CI 0.30 to 0.86) by family during childhood. Conclusions The key factors associated with depressive symptoms were family related and individual behaviours and attitudes. Thus, efforts should be invested in comprehensive screening and intervention programmes to diagnose those vulnerable students early, offer immediate treatment and cater appropriate support. |
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dc.description.uri |
https://catalogue.library.auckland.ac.nz/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=uoa_alma51226552870002091&context=L&vid=NEWUI&search_scope=Combined_Local&tab=books&lang=en_US |
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dc.publisher |
BMJ Journals |
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dc.relation.ispartofseries |
BMJ Open |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
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dc.title |
Social and behavioural factors associated with depressive symptoms among university students in Cambodia: A cross-sectional study |
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dc.type |
Journal Article |
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dc.identifier.doi |
10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019918 |
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pubs.issue |
9 |
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pubs.begin-page |
1 |
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pubs.volume |
8 |
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dc.rights.holder |
Copyright: The authors |
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pubs.author-url |
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/9/e019918 |
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pubs.end-page |
13 |
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dc.rights.accessrights |
http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess |
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pubs.subtype |
Article |
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pubs.elements-id |
755431 |
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pubs.org-id |
Arts |
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pubs.org-id |
Social Sciences |
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pubs.org-id |
Anthropology |
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dc.identifier.eissn |
2044-6055 |
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pubs.record-created-at-source-date |
2018-10-31 |
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pubs.online-publication-date |
2018-09-28 |
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