RETRACTED- SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN PESHAWAR DISTRICT
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To find the frequency of seasonal changes on undergraduate students and make a comparison between undergraduate students on the basis of the prevalence of Seasonal affective disorder. (SAD).
STUDY DESIGN
Cross-sectional study
PLACE & DURATION OF STUDY
Data were collected from different universities in Peshawar city, including Khyber Medical University, Abasyn University, Peshawar University, Cecos University, and Rehman Medical Institute, from 7 January 2022 to 17 November 2022.
METHOD
The sample size consisted of 100 undergraduate students from different universities in Peshawar (N = 100). Their ages ranged from 18 to 26 years old. The Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ) along with a demographic information sheet and informed consent sheet were administered.
RESULTS
Results revealed that among 100 participants, 71 were affected by SAD. Further on, it was elaborated that female students have high rates of SAD as compared with male students.
CONCLUSION
The results of the study confirmed the presence of seasonal affective disorder among undergraduate students with a large female population being affected by it.
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