Abstract
Background: Trauma and depression are known to be related, especially in adolescents and early adulthood patients in which depression usually starts, then deteriorates, and causes decreased function and worse quality of life.
Objective: To study prevalence of small t trauma level in depressed adolescents and early adulthood patients and to study whether small t trauma level and severity of depression are related.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study recruited depressive patients aged 15 – 25 years to complete a questionnaire consisted of 3 parts: demographic data and Big T trauma, BDI-IA scale Thai version, and the Small t trauma Level of Adverse Childhood Experience.
Results: 106 participants were included in this study. Majority of them had small t trauma level in the red zone (high) and had severe depression. Analyzed by using Pearson chi-square test, small t trauma level and severity of depression were statistically related.
Conclusion: Participants had high small t trauma level and had severe depression which both were related. Therefore, this risk should be concerned in child rearing, educational system, and child & adolescent mental health promotion.
DOI
10.56808/2673-060X.1018
Recommended Citation
Thongrakyoo, Krittapast; Laurujisawat, Puchong; and Chandarasiri, Parichawan
(2024)
"Prevalence of Small t trauma in Depressed Adolescent and Early Adulthood Patient in King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital,"
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal: Vol. 67:
Iss.
3, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2673-060X.1018
Available at:
https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/clmjournal/vol67/iss3/2