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Self-esteem and other risk factors for depressive symptoms among adolescents in United Arab Emirates.

Syed Mahboob ShahFatima Al DhaheriAmmar AlbannaNajla Al JaberiShaikha Al EissaeeNouf Ahmed AlshehhiShamma A Al ShamisiMaryam M Al HamezSaid Y AbdelrazeqMichal GrivnaTheresa S Betancourt
Published in: PloS one (2020)
The high prevalence of depressive symptoms measured in this survey suggests a significant public health problem among adolescents in the UAE. Public health interventions aimed at facilitating education and early detection and potential treatment of depressive symptoms are a priority in the region.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • public health
  • social support
  • sleep quality
  • healthcare
  • global health
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • risk assessment
  • combination therapy
  • replacement therapy
  • smoking cessation