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ArticleDepression and anxiety2025

Extent of Anxiety Among Married Women in Bangladesh and its Potential Predictors: A Nation-Wide Cross-Sectional Study.

Mortuja Mahamud Tohan, Sayeeda Zaman, Paumpy Paul, Nasrin Sultana, Abu Sadat Nurullah, Md Ashfikur Rahman

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Mortuja Mahamud TohanSchool of General Education, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-1202-8732
Sayeeda ZamanDevelopment Studies Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.ORCID 0009-0008-4128-0746
Paumpy PaulDevelopment Studies Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.
Nasrin SultanaSchool of General Education, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Abu Sadat NurullahSchool of General Education, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0001-7362-068X
Md Ashfikur RahmanDevelopment Studies Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-5517-8557

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Abstract

Anxiety is a significant mental health challenge for women of reproductive age worldwide, often contributing to broader psychological issues. However, research on anxiety prevalence among this demographic, particularly in Bangladesh, remains limited. This study addresses this gap by identifying potential predictors of anxiety among married women in Bangladesh. Using data from the nationally representative Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2022, the generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7) scale was employed to assess anxiety levels. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including one-way ANOVA and stepwise multiple regression, were conducted to identify key predictors. The findings reveal that 25.8% of married women in Bangladesh experience mild to severe anxiety, with 4.1% reporting moderate to severe anxiety. A six-factor model derived from stepwise multiple regression explained 17.3% of the variance in anxiety levels. The most significant predictor was a history of terminated pregnancy, accounting for 6.8% of the variance (

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