Intervention for depression among chemistry education undergraduates in a Nigerian university
| Autor: | Florence Obiageli Ezeudu, Ngozi M. Eya, Stephen Chinedu Nwafor, Chimaobi Samuel Ogbonna |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of International Medical Research, Vol 48 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1473-2300 03000605 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0300060519865064 |
| Popis: | Objective We assessed the efficacy of a rational-emotive behaviour therapy psycho-educational programme in reducing depression among chemistry education undergraduates in a Nigerian university. Methods Twenty-three chemistry education undergraduates with major depressive disorder were randomised to a treatment group (12) or control group (11). Students were scored using Beck’s Depression Inventory three times (pre-test, post-treatment, and follow-up). An evidence-based protocol for combating depression was used in the treatment. Controls received counselling. Data were evaluated using univariate analysis of variance and two-way mixed analysis of variance. Results Mean depression scores did not differ between groups prior to the intervention. Rational-emotive behaviour therapy was effective in reducing depression scores. Conclusion Rational-emotive behaviour therapy is an effective tool in assisting university undergraduates (of chemistry education) to manage depression. |
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