Factors associated with emotional mental disorders among adolescents
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56922/mhc.v5i2.3192
Adolescents Emotional Mental Disorders Senior High School
Abstract
Background: Emotional mental disorders among adolescents are an increasing public health concern. The I-NAMHS survey reported that 34.9% of adolescents experience mental health problems, while a preliminary survey at Senior High School 5 Kota Jambi found that 52.4% of students were indicated to have emotional mental disorders.
Purpose: To analyze factors associated with emotional mental disorders among adolescents.
Method: A quantitative analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 200 students selected using proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests.
Results: Gender (p=0.004; PR=1.64; 95% CI: 1.13–2.37) and bullying (p<0.001; PR=3.04; 95% CI: 1.56–5.95) were significantly associated with emotional mental disorders, while parental involvement was not significantly associated (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Gender and bullying were identified as factors associated with emotional mental disorders among adolescents.
Keywords: Adolescents; Emotional Mental Disorders; Senior High School.
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