Corresponding Author: kashishnarula.155@gmail.com
Common mental disorders (CMDs), including depression and anxiety, disproportionately affect rural women in India due to socio-economic, gender, and cultural factors. Localized data from villages in rural Haryana are limited.
To determine the prevalence of CMDs and associated socio-demographic and contextual determinants among adult women in Village Dheen (also spelt Dhin), Barara Tehsil, Ambala District, Haryana.
Community-based cross-sectional study in Village Dheen during hypothetical January–June 2025 fieldwork. Systematic random sampling enrolled 340 eligible women aged 18–60 years. CMD screening used GHQ-12, with PHQ-9 and GAD-7 for symptom severity assessment. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25 with descriptive statistics, chi-square testing, and multivariate logistic regression.
Mean age was 37.8 ± 10.9 years. CMD prevalence was 19.7% (95% CI: 15.6–24.4). Anxiety symptoms were identified in 16.2% participants, while depressive symptoms were observed in 13.5%. Independent predictors included low education, marital disruption, poor financial status, and domestic or gender-related stressors.
Nearly one in five women experiences CMDs, with anxiety being more prominent. Education, marital status, economic hardship, and socio-cultural stressors were key determinants. Routine community screening and mental health interventions are recommended for rural Haryana.