ArticleGlobal epidemiology2025
Exploring mental health disparities in Mozambique: Depression and anxiety symptoms among reproductive-aged women using data from Mozambique Demographic and Health Survey 2022-23.
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- Prevalence, determinants, and Help-Seeking behavior for major depressive disorder symptoms in the Lesotho population: A multilevel analysis from the Lesotho demographic and health survey 2023-24.Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology · 2026Article
- Can mobile phone surveys accurately measure the coverage of maternal healthcare services? Results from the Rapid Mortality Mobile Phone Survey (RaMMPS) study in Mozambique.Oxford open digital health · 2026Article
- Stratified and geographic patterns of depression and anxiety in Mozambican women: Mental health policy implications.PloS one · 2026Article
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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 to identify associated factors, and a concentration curve was employed to assess wealth-related inequality of mental health conditions. Results: Depression symptoms were reported by 10 % (95 % CI: 9.5-10.7) of women, while 11 % (95 % CI: 10.5-11.7) reported anxiety symptoms. Older age, skilled professions, and pregnancy were associated with higher odds of depression and anxiety symptoms. Conversely, women from wealthier households who engaged in agricultural work and had greater household decision-making power showed lower odds. Geographically, women in Nampula province had significantly higher odds, whereas those in Gaza province had lower odds. Also, significant wealth-related inequality was observed, with lower socioeconomic groups having higher mental health conditions. Conclusion: These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions addressing socioeconomic and geographic disparities in mental health among Mozambican women. Efforts should focus on improving access to mental health services and integrating mental health care into broader public health strategies.
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