Table 3 Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms Across Age groups
Depressive Symptoms | Total Sample (N = 1260) %(n) | Younger Adolescents: 14–15 years (n = 718) %(n) | Older Adolescents: 16–17 years (n = 542) % (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
Minimal | 22.14 (279) | 22.70 (163) | 21.40 (116) |
Mild | 31.83 (401) | 34.68 (249) | 28.04 (152) |
Moderate | 29.68 (374) | 27.16 (195) | 33.03 (179) |
Severe | 16.35 (206) | 15.46 (111) | 17.53 (95) |