Table 3 Depressive symptoms and perceived social support (n = 311)
Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Depressive Syndrome | ||
Non minimal depression (0–4) | 210 | 67.5 |
Mild depression (5–9) | 85 | 27.3 |
Moderate depression (10–14) | 10 | 3.2 |
Moderately severe depression (15–19) | 6 | 1.9 |
Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) | ||
Low support (1.0-2.9) | 9 | 2.9 |
Moderate support (3.0–5.0) | 147 | 47.3 |
High support (5.1-7.0) | 155 | 49.8 |
Mean score | 4.99 ± 0.99 (2–7) | |
Receiving social security allowance | ||
Yes | 211 | 67.8 |
No | 100 | 32.2 |