Family Characteristics and Mental Health Status of Secondary School Students in a Rural Community in Southwest Nigeria

Autor: B. N. Ikwunne, Ayodeji Matthew Adebayo, Tunde A. Oyebamiji, V. B. Adeyeye, O. F. Odefemi, A. E. Akingbade, C. E. Nwachukwu, O. O. Ojo, E. O. Olufunmilayo
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. 20:1325-1335
ISSN: 1557-1882
1557-1874
DOI: 10.1007/s11469-020-00446-2
Popis: Mental health issues among adolescents are of serious public health importance. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between family characteristics and the mental health status of adolescents in secondary schools in a rural community in South west Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Family functionality was assessed using family APGAR standardised instrument. Mental health was assessed using the strength and difficulty questionnaire. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and binary logistics regression model at p
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