Assessment of the level of depression among students in selected nursing institutions in Ilorin, Kwara state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9105 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study assessed the level of depression among students in selected nursing institutions in Ilorin, Kwara State. The specific objectives were to determine the overall prevalence of depression, identify the varying levels of depression, and examine the factors influencing depressive illness among nursing students. A quantitative research design using a descriptive method was employed to collect and analyze data from nursing students at the Department of Nursing Science, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), and Kwara State College of Nursing (KWASCON), Ilorin. The study was conducted in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, which is located in the North Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria.A structured questionnaire was used to gather data from 293 respondents. The socio-demographic results showed that 40 (13.8%) of the respondents were males, and 253 (86.2%) were females. The majority, 255 (87%), were aged 16-25 years, 36 (12.3%) were 26-35 years, and only 2 (0.7%) were between 36-45 years, with none above 45. Most respondents, 270 (92%), were single, while 23 (8%) were married. In terms of academic level, 126 (43%) were in year one, 90 (30.7%) in year two, and 77 (26.3%) in year three. Regarding religious affiliation, 174 (59.4%) were Muslims, and 119 (40.6%) were Christians. Additionally, 72 (24.6%) were students of the Department of Basic Nursing, College of Nursing Sciences, UITH, while 221 (75.4%) were from KWASCON. The study highlights significant insights into the level, prevalence and factors contributing to depression among nursing students in Ilorin, emphasizing the need for targeted mental health interventions in these institutions...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»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, 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)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»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»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University