Suicidal ideation, probable depression and probable anxiety disorder and associated factors among a national sample of females and males 15 years and older in Zambia in 2024

The study's objective was to assess suicidal ideation, probable depression and probable anxiety disorders and associated factors among a national sample of females and males 15 years and older in Zambia in 2024.Data from 12,585 males and 13,951 women between the ages of 15-59 and 15-49, respectively, who took part in the 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey were examined.Established measures were used to assess suicidal ideation, probable depression and probable anxiety disorder, including the PHQ-9 and GAD-7.Logistic regressions were used to estimate predictors of mental health outcomes.The current prevalence of suicidal ideation was among women 5.0% (4.6% in men), probable depression 1.6% (1.3% in men), and probable