Exploring mental health disparities in Mozambique: Depression and anxiety symptoms among reproductive-aged women using data from Mozambique Demographic and Health Survey 2022-23.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health conditions, particularly symptoms of anxiety and depression among women of reproductive age, constitute a substantial public health burden. However, comprehensive studies on these issues are scarce in Mozambique.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with depression and anxiety symptoms among Mozambican women of reproductive age using nationally representative data.

Methods and materials

We analyzed data from the 2022-23 Mozambique Demographic and Health Survey, including a sample of 13,183 women aged 15-49. Depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used t

SUBMITTER: Noor STA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12539233 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature