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ArticleBMC public health2025

Global, regional, and national burden of mental disorders among women of reproductive age, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021.

Yifan Cheng, Yutong Zhao, Ziqing Xu, Shuaibing Wang, Jicun Zhu, Qian Yang, Yuanlin Zou, Tiandong Li, Haiyan Liu, Hua Ye and 4 more

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Yifan ChengCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Yutong ZhaoSchool of Economics and Management, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101, China.
Ziqing XuCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Shuaibing WangThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
Jicun ZhuDepartment of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
Qian YangPrenatal Diagnosis Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University/Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Henann Province, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
Yuanlin ZouCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Tiandong LiCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Haiyan LiuCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Hua YeCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Jianxiang ShiHenan Key Laboratory of Tumor Epidemiology, National Key Laboratory of Metabolism Disorder and Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
Kaijuan WangCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Chunhua SongCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Peng WangCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China. wangpeng1658@hotmail.com.

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the Project of Tackling Key Problems in Science and Technology of Henan Province 242102311140
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Abstract

backgroundWomen of reproductive age (WRA), a key reproductive group, face mental health issues that impact both their own well-being and that of the next generation. However, research on the burden and trends of mental disorders among WRA remains limited. This study aimed to assess these on a global scale.

methodsThe data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 were utilized to analyze the age-standardized prevalence, age-standardized disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and annual average percentage change (AAPC) of mental disorders among WRA from 1990 to 2021, examining variations by region, country, Socio-Demographic Index (SDI), and age group, along with DALYs attributable to risk factors.

resultsIn 2021, there were 343.22 million cases of mental disorders among WRA, with the highest DALYs among all diseases. From 1990 to 2021, the global burden increased, particularly for anxiety and major depressive disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant variations were observed across regions and countries. The different age groups showed different distributions of subtypes. High SDI regions showed the highest burdens, and the AAPC and SDI exhibit different correlation patterns before and during the pandemic. The burden of bullying victimization rose both before and during the pandemic, while intimate partner violence significantly increased during the pandemic.

conclusionsThe burden of mental disorders among WRA remained high from 1990 to 2021, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Variations exist across regions, countries, age groups, and SDI, indicating a need for the development and adjustment of targeted interventions for WRA.

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Global Burden of DiseaseGlobal HealthMental DisordersAdolescentAdultCOVID-19Disability-Adjusted Life YearsFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsYoung AdultGlobal burdenMental disordersSpatial disparitiesTrend analysisWomen of reproductive age

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