Status quo and influencing factors of depression among middle school students in Qingdao
Objective To analyze the situation and influencing factors of depression among middle school students in Qingdao,in order to provide a scientific basis for the intervention and effective management of middle school students'mental health.Methods In 2019 and 2020,a total of 7 765 middle school students from every district of Qingdao were randomly selected into this study,and completed a questionnaire survey on the mental health status.Finally,data of 7 749 students(4 036 boys and 3 713 girls)were included in the analysis.Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of depression.Results The detection rate of depression among middle school students in Qingdao is 58.21% (4 511/7 749).Multivariate Logistic analysis showed that high school(OR=1.65,95% CI:1.45-1.88),female(OR=1.30,95% CI:1.17-1.44)were associated with increased detection of depression(P<0.05),while vocational high school(OR=0.68,95% CI:0.55-0.85),intake of fresh fruit more than twice a day(OR=0.34,95% CI:0.26-0.44),intake of vegetable more than twice a day(OR=0.84,95% CI:0.75-0.93)and moderate to vigorous exercise for 60min≥2d/week(OR=0.11,95% CI:0.09-0.13)were protective factors for the detection of depression(P<0.05).Conclusions The detection rate of depression among middle school students in Qingdao is high.Grade,gender,frequency of fresh fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity are associated with the detection of depression.It is necessary to take more targeted measures to reduce the occurrence of depression and promote the healthy growth of adolescents.