Fourteenth International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society

Abstract

Women and the poor are disproportionately affected by common mental disorders (CMD), and women in low-income countries are particularly at risk. Social capital may explain some of the demographic variation in CMD, but the association between social capital and CMD in low-income countries has rarely been studied. This study examines the collaboration between measures of social capital and woman CMD in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Community based cross-sectional studies were used. The mental health of woman was assessed among the age of 25-64 and the WHO-20 self-reported questionnaires were administered. The measures of social capital of all respondents were assessed. The association of social capital with common mental disorder was calculated by binary logistic regression model. Results: Freedom of Communication: (B = -4.33, p < 0.01). This indicated that communication has a negative effect on common mental disorder. Poor governance: (B = -1.65, p < 0.01). This indicated that poor governance has a negative effect on prevalence’s of common mental disorder. Crime and violence: (B = -1.22, p < 0.01). This indicated that crime and violence has a negative effect on common mental disorder. Perception of Respondents on Political Engagement: The political engagement of women in the study area is 3.03 & has limitations in attending a town meeting or any government activity including election. In conclusion, the prevalence of common mental disorder (CMD) is high in the study area which is 34.4%. Social capital has a significant positive effect on the alleviation of woman common mental disorder.