Socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Mymensingh, Bangladesh
IntroductionIn Bangladesh, the reported prevalence of mental disorders among adults varies from 6.5% to 31.0%. This study aims to identify the socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Bangladesh.MethodWe enrolled 401 adult women from four sub-districts o...
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| description | IntroductionIn Bangladesh, the reported prevalence of mental disorders among adults varies from 6.5% to 31.0%. This study aims to identify the socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Bangladesh.MethodWe enrolled 401 adult women from four sub-districts of Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. To determine the factors involved, we employed a modified version of the mental state examination (MSE) scale, in addition to questionnaires focusing on socio-demographic information, health, and well-being.ResultThe prevalence of mental health problems, measured by the MSE scale, was 26%. Even after controlling for potential confounders such as respondent's age, education level, spouse's schooling, household income, health status, domestic violence, family disharmony, social security, and support, household income remained significantly associated with behavioral problems. Individuals with higher incomes experience a lower prevalence of mental health disorders (Prevalence Ratio [PR] = 0.48; 95% CI 0.27-0.86). Poor physical health significantly correlated with behavior and mood (PR = 0.77; 95% CI 0.61-0.98). Older respondents encountered more challenges related to memory (PR = 1.42; 95% CI 1.13-1.79).DiscussionThese findings highlight the crucial role of addressing socio-demographic factors, like income and physical health, when promoting mental health among rural women in Bangladesh. By acknowledging and targeting these factors, interventions can be more tailored and effective, ensuring improved well-being and resilience within this population. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fd50d198052d457badca38cf74a5787f2025-08-20T02:43:16ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychiatry1664-06402025-02-011610.3389/fpsyt.2025.14464731446473Socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Mymensingh, BangladeshRizwana Khan0Fahmida Akter1Musarrat Rahman2Nuhu Amin3Mahbubur Rahman4Peter J. Winch5Infectious Disease Division, International Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Dhaka, BangladeshArnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United StatesDepartment of International health, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United StatesHealth Systems and Population Studies Division, International Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Dhaka, BangladeshHealth Systems and Population Studies Division, International Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of International health, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United StatesIntroductionIn Bangladesh, the reported prevalence of mental disorders among adults varies from 6.5% to 31.0%. This study aims to identify the socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Bangladesh.MethodWe enrolled 401 adult women from four sub-districts of Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. To determine the factors involved, we employed a modified version of the mental state examination (MSE) scale, in addition to questionnaires focusing on socio-demographic information, health, and well-being.ResultThe prevalence of mental health problems, measured by the MSE scale, was 26%. Even after controlling for potential confounders such as respondent's age, education level, spouse's schooling, household income, health status, domestic violence, family disharmony, social security, and support, household income remained significantly associated with behavioral problems. Individuals with higher incomes experience a lower prevalence of mental health disorders (Prevalence Ratio [PR] = 0.48; 95% CI 0.27-0.86). Poor physical health significantly correlated with behavior and mood (PR = 0.77; 95% CI 0.61-0.98). Older respondents encountered more challenges related to memory (PR = 1.42; 95% CI 1.13-1.79).DiscussionThese findings highlight the crucial role of addressing socio-demographic factors, like income and physical health, when promoting mental health among rural women in Bangladesh. By acknowledging and targeting these factors, interventions can be more tailored and effective, ensuring improved well-being and resilience within this population.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1446473/fullsocio-demographic statusrural womenmental healthglobal burden of diseaseBangladesh |
| spellingShingle | Rizwana Khan Fahmida Akter Musarrat Rahman Nuhu Amin Mahbubur Rahman Peter J. Winch Socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Mymensingh, Bangladesh Frontiers in Psychiatry socio-demographic status rural women mental health global burden of disease Bangladesh |
| title | Socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| title_full | Socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| title_fullStr | Socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| title_full_unstemmed | Socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| title_short | Socio-demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| title_sort | socio demographic factors associated with mental health disorders among rural women in mymensingh bangladesh |
| topic | socio-demographic status rural women mental health global burden of disease Bangladesh |
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