Socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Bangladesh, the reported prevalence of mental disorders among adults varies from 6.5% to 31.0%. This study aims to identify the socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Bangladesh.

Method

We enrolled 401 adult women from four sub-districts of Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. To determine the factors involved, we employed a modified version of the mental state examination (MSE) scale, in addition to questionnaires focusing on socio-demographic information, health, and well-being.

Result

The prevalence of mental health problems, measured by the MSE scale, was 26%. Even after controlling for potential confounders such as respondent's age, education level, spouse's schooling, household income, health status, do

SUBMITTER: Khan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11876128 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature