(2022-01-19) Mhango, Pluto; Simoko, Anthony; Nyoso, Edwin; Mlenga, Paul
Type of study: Cross-sectional study design will be used in this study.
Problem: this study aims to assess the magnitude of depression and associated factors
among the primary school teachers in Blantyre city, southern region of Malawi.
Objectives: We aim at assessing magnitude of depression and associated factors among
primary school teachers in Blantyre city, Malawi.
Methodology: The project will be a cross sectional study and will use PHQ-9 to assess the
severity of depression. A minimum calculated sample size of 384 participants will be used
from 15 randomly selected primary schools in Blantyre city.
Expected results: This study might uncover the magnitude and associated factor among
primary school teachers