Highlights
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The broad objective of the study was to ascertain the level of depression among university students across academic and family related variables.
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The study also examined the association between students’ perceived university academic environment, living arrangements, personal issues, and depression.
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The study revealed that 37.7, 13.1, and 2.4% of the students were suffering from moderate, severe, and extremely severe depression.
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Female students reported more depression than their counterparts.
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Positive perceptions about family environment and good relationships with parents were found to be facilitating factors for good mental health.
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The study further disclosed that the students who possessed positive views about the university academic environment and living arrangements had lower depression compared to their counterparts.