ความชุกและปัจจัยทำนายภาวะซึมเศร้าในนักเรียนมัธยมศึกษา: วิเคราะห์แยกเพศ Prevalence and Predictive Factors Influence Depression among Secondary School Students: Sex Difference Analysis

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This research aimed to estimate the prevalence and  Predictors factors Influence depression in among secondary school students. 1,230 students age 12-19  years were included in the analysis, using a Two-stages Cluster random sampling method. The instrument was the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale (CES-D), Thai version. Data were analyzed using univariate and multiple logistic regressions. Results:  A total of 297 (24.15%) students met the criteria for depression. Predictors of depression in the students  were sex, self-esteem  and negative thought, whit the predictive power of 40 percent. When analysis sex difference, it was found that predictive factors for both sex were the same.  The study findings congruent with previous studies