Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Its Associated Factors among Married Women in Rural Kolar | Book Publisher International

 

Introduction: Mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and stress are pressing public health concerns, particularly among married women in rural India. Socio-economic challenges, cultural norms, and familial responsibilities contribute to their heightened risk of psychological distress. Despite the severity of these issues, research and data on mental health in rural areas like Kolar, Karnataka, remain limited, making it difficult to fully address their needs.

 

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among rural married women in Kolar and also to identify those associated socio-demographic factors.

 

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional observational study conducted within a specific population between July 2023 and December 2024 among 630 married women aged 18–60 years in the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) field practice area of Devarayasamudra, Kolar. Participants were selected using multi-stage random sampling. Data was collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire and the DASS-42 scale, which includes 42 items across three subscales—depression, anxiety, and stress—each rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 to 3. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 22.0 with Chi-square tests and logistic regression.

 

Results: The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress was 72.3%, 71.9%, and 61.9%, respectively. Severe to extremely severe forms were notably high. Significant associations were found between mental health status and factors like age, education level, socioeconomic status, and family structure (p<0.05). Older women and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds showed higher prevalence rates.

 

Conclusion: A substantial burden of depression, anxiety, and stress exists among married women in rural Kolar. Socio-demographic factors critically influence mental health. Community-based mental health programs focusing on early detection and socio-economic empowerment are urgently needed. Additionally, region-specific mental health research and longitudinal studies should be encouraged to generate local evidence for informed policy-making.

 

 

Author(s) Details

 

Dr. Abhiharshan SB
Department of Community Medicine, Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, SDUAHER, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India.

 

Dr. Muninarayana C
Department of Community Medicine, Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, SDUAHER, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India.

 

Dr. Pradeep TS
Department of Community Medicine, Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, SDUAHER, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India.

 

 

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Impact of Mass Media on Cervical Cancer Screening and Awareness | Chapter 9 | Achievements and Challenges of Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 10

Background: Rising incidence of Cervical cancer besides being preventable and curable is quite an alarming situation. Lack of awareness in underdeveloped countries is one of the main reasons for its progress. This study aims to discover the role of mass media in cervical cancer and its screening awareness and what input we have given to its awareness.

Materials and Methods: This is a Descriptive study conducted at the OPD of Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan from 1st August 2022 to 31st October 2022. Participants were selected via a convenient sampling technique. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 24.

Results: Among all the respondents, 17% agreed that mass media has contributed to cervical cancer awareness while 83% were not familiar with the disease. Additionally, 93% and 7% of respondents had poor and good understanding, respectively. Moreover, 36% of respondents attained information from doctors/health care workers. Whereas, 68% and 32% of respondents had found mass media imperative and had not found significant in cervical cancer and its screening advocacy, respectively.

Conclusion: The study revealed a poor understanding of cancer due to a lack of awareness but with the help of health care workers, and mass media, respondents’ knowledge of cervical cancer and its screening may be enhanced as well and awareness of their health spectrum may broaden.

In Shaikh Zayed Hospital, cervical screening is up to the mark and every gynecological patient gets followed with cervical screening and managed accordingly. The institution raises awareness by counselling the patients regarding screening and getting their children vaccinated. It arranges seminars, class lectures, and OPD assignments to raise awareness.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Ayesha Shahid
Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

Amna Javed
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SZH, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

Amna Kazi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SZH, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

Faryal Irfan Abbasi
Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.

 

Muhammad Ikram
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SZH, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

Rukiya Tariq
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

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