Comparison of Depression between Students of Universities of Medical Sciences and Islamic Schools of Qom, Iran

Background and Objectives: Depression is a mood disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, loss, anger and frustration. Clinically defined, depression is an ongoing disorder which interferes with daily activities. This study was designed to compare depression between medical university and Islamic school students. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 300 medical students and 300 Islamic schools in Qom city of Iran were assessed by Hamilton inventory questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using statistical methods including chi-square, Kruskal-Wallis test and Spearman correlation coefficient (p