The Correlation of Self-esteem and Depression in the Students of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran
| Author | Mostafa Jafari | en |
| Author | Mariam Salimi | en |
| Author | Hadis Fattahi | en |
| Author | Mansour Rezaei | en |
| Author | Hossein Ashtarian | en |
| Orcid | Mansour Rezaei [0000-0002-6446-7289] | en |
| Orcid | Hossein Ashtarian [0000-0002-6014-110X] | en |
| Issued Date | 2021-10-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Depression is a common mental disorder, and one of the symptoms is low self-esteem. The study of depression and its correlation with self-esteem in students is paramount. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the correlation between self-esteem and depression in the students of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Iran. Methods: This descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study was performed on 308 students of KUMS in 2018. Data were collected using the questionnaire of self-esteem and Beck depression inventory. The participants were selected via stratified sampling. Data analysis was performed using Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: A significant correlation was observed between self-esteem and depression in the students (P < 0.01). Furthermore, significant associations were denoted between self-esteem, marital status, and interest in the field of study. However, no significant correlations were observed between self-esteem, depression, gender, grade point average, major, education level, and the place of residence. Conclusions: Due to the correlation between high self-esteem and the lower prevalence of depression in students, it is suggested that students' self-esteem be improved by conducting the necessary interventions, such as lifestyle modification, nutrition, and physical activity. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijhls.116689 | en |
| Keyword | Depression | en |
| Keyword | Self-esteem | en |
| Keyword | Students | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | The Correlation of Self-esteem and Depression in the Students of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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