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Research Article

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Youth Leadership Class in the Prevention of Depression in Adolescents

Jacqueline Oria, RN, MSN

Jacqueline Oria, RN, MSN, is a school nurse with the Brentwood, Oakley, and Liberty School Districts in California. She conducted her research while working as a school nurse with the San Francisco Unified School District

Virginia Young Cureton, RN, DrPH;

Virginia Young Cureton, RN, DrPH, is a professor in and coordinator for the Master of Science, Clinical Nurse Specialist in School Nursing Program and the Post-Masters School Nurse Credential Program at San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Daryl Canham, RN, C, EdD

Daryl Canham, RN, C, EdD, is a lecturer in the School of Nursing at San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. Her specialty areas are Community Health and School Nursing

Depression in adolescence is a common and potentially life-threatening health problem. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of prevention strategies on decreasing the rate of depression in adolescents. A class addressing specific skills identified as having an impact on adolescent depression was taught to youth participating in the program. The non-equivalent control group design was used. The sample consisted of 7th- and 8th-grade students in either the Youth Leadership class or a computer class of a California middle school. The Childhood Depression Inventory was the instrument used. Nine control group subjects and 11 experimental group subjects completed both the pretest and the posttest. The analysis of the data revealed no statistically significant differences between the control and experimental groups. This study should be repeated with larger sample sizes and with greater attention to the timing of pretests and posttests.

Key Words: Child Depression Inventory • depression • life skills • mental health • school health

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 17, No. 4, 204-209 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405010170040601
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