Depression among wives of migrant workers in Shuklagandaki Municipality, Tanahun District: A cross-sectional study in Nepal

Anjana Sigdel, Ishwori Byanju Shrestha, Richa Aryal, Manish Rajbanshi and Nand Ram Gahatraj

PLOS Mental Health, 2025, vol. 2, issue 10, 1-16

Abstract: International migration offers opportunities for personal, social, and economic growth for migrant workers, but results in household and childcare responsibilities among left-behind wives in their home country. While handling all those responsibilities alone, these women feel isolated and may become victims of depression. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and factors associated with depression among wives of migrant workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 255 wives of migrant workers in Shuklagandaki municipality, Tanahun. A multistage sampling method was adopted, and face-to-face interviews were administered for data collection. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was used to assess the prevalence of depression. Chi-square and bivariate logistic regression were performed for bivariate analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis determined the factors associated with the prevalence of depression. All the tests were performed at a 95% Confidence Interval, and variables with a p-value

Date: 2025
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