Isayas Wubshet

Department of Sociology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Publications

• Review   
  The Social Determinants of Depression among Adolescents in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Scoping Review Protocol
  Author(s): Isayas Wubshet*, Kibur Engedawor, Semere Gebremariam, Clementine Kanazayire and Pamela Abbott
  
  Background: Adolescence is an important and stressful period characterized by rapid biological, psychological and social changes. Early signs of depression often emerge during early adolescence. Apart from biological and psychological factors, the interaction among different social factors in the family, school and neighborhood plays a significant role in determining depression among adolescents. Although depression is highly prevalent in low and middle income countries, there is a shortage of comprehensive scoping reviews that examine the social factors and their relationships. Objective: The purpose of this review is to gain an understanding of the social determinants of adolescent depression in family, school and neighborhood settings. Method and analysis: This protocol will adhere to framewor.. Read More»