Abstract
Background: woman manifest a wide range of stress responses in their daily life in the personal life at home and job related stress at workplace. It can be in the form of physical disorders ranging from headache, neck ache, shoulder pain, lack of sleep, lack of appetite and in their extreme conditions, it can lead to lack of attention, frustrations, anxiety, depression and to suicidal thoughts. This can interfere their well being and quality of life activities of daily living also. Aim: The research examined the prevalence of depression among young adult woman residing in Kerala State. Research Design: Cross sectional survey design was used. Sample: A sample of 30 people (young adult females) over the age of 18 years participated in the study. Tool used: To assess the depression, CES-D a screening test for depression developed by Radolff (1977)was used. Results: Most of the participants does not have depression, but to a lesser extend mild to moderate depression and possibility of major depression was also found among the participants. Conclusion:. Early screening of depression at regular basis provides intimation towards the woman who need immediate interventions, including counseling facilities and even medical support on right time, protects them from hampering of their functional abilities to a greater extend.
Highlights
Background: woman manifest a wide range of stress responses in their daily life in the personal life at home and job related stress at workplace
It is estimated that by the year 2020 if current trends for demographic and epidemiological transition continue, the burden of depression will increase to 5.7% of the total burden of disease and it would be the second leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), second only to ischemic heart disease[4].Women and depression is holding a relationship of much interest over the last two decades
Convenient Sample of 30 young adult woman residing in Kerala has been taken
Summary
Background: woman manifest a wide range of stress responses in their daily life in the personal life at home and job related stress at workplace It can be in the form of physical disorders ranging from headache, neck ache, shoulder pain, lack of sleep, lack of appetite and in their extreme conditions, it can lead to lack of attention, frustrations, anxiety, depression and to suicidal thoughts. This can interfere their well being and quality of life activities of daily living . WHO was involved in events and side panels addressing a broad range of issues relevant to women’s health, including non-communicable diseases (NCDs), nutrition, household energy, and post-rape care. People can be treated without medicines but when depression is moderate or severe they may need medication and professional talking treatments
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