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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2020 Jan;48(1):300060519865064.
doi: 10.1177/0300060519865064. Epub 2019 Jul 29.

Intervention for depression among chemistry education undergraduates in a Nigerian university

Florence Obiageli Ezeudu  1 , Ngozi M Eya  1 , Stephen Chinedu Nwafor  1 , Chimaobi Samuel Ogbonna  2
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Intervention for depression among chemistry education undergraduates in a Nigerian university

Florence Obiageli Ezeudu et al. J Int Med Res. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: We assessed the efficacy of a rational-emotive behaviour therapy psycho-educational programme in reducing depression among chemistry education undergraduates in a Nigerian university.

Methods: Twenty-three chemistry education undergraduates with major depressive disorder were randomised to a treatment group (12) or control group (11). Students were scored using Beck’s Depression Inventory three times (pre-test, post-treatment, and follow-up). An evidence-based protocol for combating depression was used in the treatment. Controls received counselling. Data were evaluated using univariate analysis of variance and two-way mixed analysis of variance.

Results: Mean depression scores did not differ between groups prior to the intervention. Rational-emotive behaviour therapy was effective in reducing depression scores.

Conclusion: Rational-emotive behaviour therapy is an effective tool in assisting university undergraduates (of chemistry education) to manage depression.

Keywords: Depression; Nigeria; chemistry education; questionnaire; rational emotive behaviour therapy; undergraduate.

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Participant flowchart.
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Effect of rational-emotive behaviour therapy on chemistry education undergraduates’ depression scores over time. Bars indicate the 95% confidence interval (CI). BDI-II, Beck’s Depression Inventory, version II.
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