KEY POINTS
n This was a study to estimate the burden of depression among nursing
students in a Government College in India, and to find out the possible
factors associated with this depression.
n By using the Beck Depression Inventory, 63.9% of the study subjects were
found to be depressed
n First year students were mostly affected.
n Familial disharmony, disinterest in the course and insecurity about future
placement were found to be significant factors for depression among these
nursing students