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August 16, 2025Open Access

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression among Postgraduate Students in Dar- es-Salaam, Tanzania: A Case Study of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

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SMSalma MohamedEBElias M. BukundiESElihuruma Eliufoo Stephano

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals depression affects 23.9% of postgraduate students, suggesting vital associations with alcohol consumption and social support.

Key Points

  • About 23.9% of postgraduate students showed signs of probable depression, emphasizing a significant mental health issue.
  • The study found that low social support increased depression risk by a factor of seven compared to those with high support levels.
  • Assessment was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire featuring the PHQ-9 depression scale for clinical insights.
  • Promoting regular physical activity and reducing alcohol consumption is crucial for improving mental health among students.

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Mohamed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235fdb210217d64772fddhttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6578166/v1
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