PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CHINA: A PROTOCOL FOR A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Background: Depression is a mental disorder characterized by a persistent and long-lasting depressive mood.

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of depression among university students in China and to provide guidance for psychological intervention and improvement of depression among this specific population.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted on PubMed, CNKI, Wang-fang database, and Web of Science to identify relevant articles.