Anxiety and depression among reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh: burden, determinants, and care-seeking practices based on a nationally representative demographic and health survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, determinants, and care-seeking practices for anxiety and depression among reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh.

Methods

We utilized data from the 2022 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, with a total weighted sample of 20,029 women aged 15-49. Anxiety and depression symptoms were assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scale, respectively. Prevalence was reported with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Multiple logistic regression was conducted to identify associated factors, and the results were presented as adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% CI.

Results

Among women, 4% (95% CI: 3.9%, 4.9%) had symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety, and 5%

SUBMITTER: Raza S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12436553 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature