Gulzar Ahmad Bhat
SKIMS,
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
India
Research Article
Assessing Prevalence of Depression Among General Population of Selected Rural Community- A Descriptive Survey Design
Author(s): Zar Mohahmad* and Parkaash KourZar Mohahmad* and Parkaash Kour
Background and objectives: Depression is an illness that affects both the mind and the body and is a leading cause of disability, workplace, and absenteeism decreased productivity and high suicide rates. The study aims to assess the prevalence of depression among rural population of selected village of Kashmir, India.Methods and findings: A community based survey of depressive symptoms was carried out on a purposive sample of 276 subjects in the age group of 20-80 years, who volunteered to participate in the study were recruited. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. The Depression was assessed by using the Radloff LS (1977) Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale: This scale was developed to measure symptoms of depression in rural population.Results: Out of total 276 recruited .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2378-5756.1000445