Perceived effects of depression on academic performance of students at Cherubim and Seraphim secondary school Sabo-oke, Ilorin, Kwara state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 7270 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractDepression is a common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities one once enjoyed for long periods of time. It is defined as a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feeling of sadness, hopelessness and loss of interest in activities that was once enjoyed. The objective of this study is to identify the perceived effects of depression on the academic performance of the students of Cherubim and Seraphim Secondary School. A descriptive research design was used and 98 respondents were chosen using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique and a self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Validity and reliability of the instrument were as certain before administering it to the respondents. SPSS (version 22) was used for data analysis with descriptive statistical devices frequency table and percentage. Data was presented in tables. Findings reveal that the majority 46(46.9%) of the respondents acclaimed that their academic performance is a result of depressive thoughts and 52(53.1%) of the respondents thought otherwise and rejected their academic performance is not affected by depression and with a mean score of 1.53. In conclusion, it is important to address symptoms of depression, absenteeism, and thoughts of dropping out to ensure students'' mental well-being and academic success....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State