Intimate Partner Violence and the Dual Burden of Anxiety and Depression Among Women in Zambia: Spatial Inequalities and Implications for the Sustainable Development Goals

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This research investigates the connection between intimate partner violence and mental health challenges, specifically anxiety and depression, among women in Zambia.
Cross-sectional survey among women in Zambia
Assessment of mental health using standardized scales for anxiety and depression
Analysis of spatial inequalities affecting mental health outcomes
Higher prevalence of anxiety (45%) and depression (40%) reported among women experiencing intimate partner violence
Significant spatial inequalities observed, with urban women facing different mental health challenges than rural women
Implications highlight the need for tailored interventions to meet Sustainable Development Goals addressing mental health and gender-based violence

Explores mental health impacts of intimate partner violence in women, suggesting need for targeted interventions.

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