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Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety and stress among wives of international migrant workers: a community-based cross-sectional study in ward 5 of Gauradaha municipality, Jhapa, Nepal.
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objectiveTo assess the prevalence and factors associated with depression, anxiety and stress among wives of international migrant workers in Ward 5 of Gauradaha municipality, Jhapa, Nepal.
designCommunity-based cross-sectional study.
settingWard 5 of Gauradaha Municipality, Jhapa, Nepal.
participantsA total of 179 wives of international migrant workers, aged 20-49 years, whose husbands had been away for at least 6 months. OUTCOME MEASURES: Depression, anxiety and stress were assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Descriptive statistics, χ
resultsThe prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress was 54.7%, 53.1% and 60.9%, respectively. In multivariable analysis, frequency of remittance, debts incurred and daily communication with husbands were significantly associated with depression, anxiety and stress. Additionally, the wives' occupation was significantly associated with anxiety.
conclusionsMore than half of the wives of international migrant workers experience depression, anxiety and stress. Interventions promoting financial security, facilitating regular communication with migrant spouses and providing occupation-related support may improve mental health outcomes in this population. These findings highlight the need for targeted policies and community programmes to support families left behind by international migrant workers in Nepal.
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