Association Between Depression,stress, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation and Socio Demographic Characteristics of Students of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Maiduguri

Student: Hamza Abdullahi Ibrahim (Project, 2025)
Department of Physiotherapy
University of Maiduguri, Borno State


Abstract

This study investigates the association between depression, anxiety, stress, and suicidal ideation with sociodemographic characteristics among allied health science students at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. Using cross-sectional data from university students and validated psychometric instruments, it identifies significant links between psychological distress and suicidal ideation, moderated by gender, course of study, academic level, and residence. The findings underscore the need for routine mental health screening, targeted interventions, and supportive campus environments to reduce suicide risk and improve student well-being and academic outcomes.

Keywords
association depression stress anxiety suicidal ideation socio demographic characteristics students