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Incidence of Mental Health Problems Among Undergraduates at the University of Ilorin Akinduyo, Tosin Emmananuel; Abolakale, Muhammed Shuaib; Adedamola, Ayinde Abdulsalaam; Mabaso, N.P.M.
EDUCATIO : Journal of Education Vol 8 No 1 (2024): May 2024
Publisher : STAI Miftahul Ula Nganjuk

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29138/educatio.v9i1.1435

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This study examines the incidence of mental health problems among undergraduates at the University of Ilorin. It also explores the impact of demographic variables such as gender, age, religion, residence type, and academic level on the mental health of students. Utilizing a descriptive survey method, 400 respondents were selected through simple random sampling. Participants completed a self-designed questionnaire titled "Prevalence of Mental Health Problems Questionnaire (PMHPQ)." The instrument's validity and reliability were rigorously tested. Data analysis involved the use of percentages, t-tests, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to evaluate the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings indicate a slightly high prevalence of mental health issues among the undergraduates, with symptoms including feelings of hopelessness, fear of abandonment, discomfort in close relationships, unexplained physical pain, and stress-related weight changes. However, the study found no significant differences in mental health problems concerning gender, age, or academic level. These results highlight the critical need for school-based mental health programs to address the psychological well-being of undergraduates in Nigeria.
Impact of Stress and Depression on the Mental Health of in-school Adolescents’ in Ondo State, Nigeria Olubunmi , Ojewola, Florence; AKINDUYO, TOSIN EMMANUEL; Idowu, Makinwa, Victoria; Mabaso, N.P.M.
International Journal of Business, Law, and Education Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): International Journal of Business, Law, and Education
Publisher : IJBLE Scientific Publications Community Inc.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56442/ijble.v5i2.867

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This study therefore investigated the impact of stress and depression on the mental health of in-school adolescents in Ondo State. Nigeria. A total of 400 in-school adolescents were selected from public secondary schools using a multistage sampling technique. A self-designed questionnaire titled Assessment of the Impact of Stress and Depression on Mental Health of in-school Adolescents Scale (AISDMHAS) was used to elicit information from the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result showed that the adolescents had moderate levels of stress and depression which affected their mental health. There was a relationship between stress, depression, and mental health of the in-school adolescents. Based on the findings, it was recommended that school counselors and non-governmental organizations should organize seminars and programs to create adequate awareness on the issue of stress, and depression as it affect the mental health of adolescents.