- Author(s): Adesola, M. O. and Aiyegboka, C. Oluwatoyin
- Volume 11, No 2, 2023
This study explores the predictors of depression among adolescents with disabilities in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. Utilising a self-made questionnaire, 100 participants were purposively sampled from three schools catering to individuals with disabilities. Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient was employed for data analysis, revealing weak positive relationships between depression and both low quality of life (correlation coefficient of 0.023) and disability-related pain. The p-values associated with these correlations (0.302 and 0.294, respectively) exceeded the conventional significance level of 0.05, leading to the failure to reject the null hypotheses. Consequently, no substantial linear relationship between depression and either quality of life or disabilityrelated pai was found among this adolescent population. The study recommends addressing not only depression but also the broader factors influencing mental health, including quality of life and disability-related pain.