Predicting intentions to seek help for depression among undergraduates in Sri Lanka

Abstract

Background: Studies have found that although there are high rates of depression among university students, their help-seeking practices are poor. It is important to identify students who are less likely to seek the necessary help, to encourage better help-seeking among them. This study, which was conducted among undergraduates in Sri Lanka, examined the associations between personal characteristics of the undergraduates and their intentions to seek help for depression. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which 4461 undergraduates (Male: n=1358, 30.4%, Female: n=3099, 69.5%; Mean age = 22.18; SD=1.47) indicated their intentions to seek help if personally affected by depression, which..